Posted July 3, 2023 Arizona Finds Common Ground on Water | ATA Episode 7 The Colorado River is a key source of water in Arizona, and it’s dwindling in the face of a mega-drought now in its second decade. Arizona lawmakers are working across the aisle to find new water supplies for the arid state, where some... Podcast, Across the Aisle
Posted July 2, 2023 Darcy Luoma on Coaching, Facing Trauma and Resilience | OAS Episode 189 Coach and consultant Darcy Luoma, who is speaking at the Legislative Staff Breakfast at NCSL’s Legislative Summit, joins the podcast to discuss how her Summit presentation, coaching vs mentoring, trauma, resilience and more. Podcast, Our American States
Posted June 30, 2023 First Appearance | June 2023 NCSL goes to Tulsa, plus a roundup of front-end justice policy, research and news. Newsletter, First Appearance
Posted June 30, 2023 As Overdose Deaths Rise, so Do Options for Treatment Buprenorphine, one of three medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment for OUD, reduces the risk of overdose, illicit opioid use, and the transmission of infectious disease that can accompany... State Legislatures News, Policy, Health
Posted June 30, 2023 Supreme Court Issues Pair of Immigration Rulings The U.S. Supreme Court issued two immigration rulings in its race to finish the final month of its 2022-23 term. The decisions in U.S. v. Hansen and U.S. v. Texas are victories for the Biden administration, which prevailed in both... State Legislatures News, Policy, Immigration, State-Federal
Posted June 30, 2023 CFI Committee Newsletter | June 2023 Discover the latest updates for state legislators: Supreme Court to decide on public officials blocking critics on social media, NCSL Policy Week offers insights on policy processes, Pew survey highlights challenges in alternative home financing,... Newsletter, CFI Standing Committee Newsletter
Posted June 30, 2023 Supreme Court Rejects Use of Race in College Admissions Process The U.S. Supreme Court held that admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, and that race can no longer be used as a factor in admissions. State Legislatures News, Policy, State-Federal
Posted June 29, 2023 Supreme Court Affirms State Corporate Registration Law in Personal Jurisdiction Case The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a Pennsylvania law requiring out-of-state companies that want to do business in the state to register and consent to appear in a Pennsylvania court if they are sued. State Legislatures News, Policy, State-Federal
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Posted June 28, 2023 A Preview of the Indy Legislative Summit With the 2023 Legislative Summit around the corner, NCSL’s Chief Communications Officer Gene Rose offers insights on what to expect at the largest bipartisan gathering of legislators and legislative staff Aug. 14-16 in Indianapolis. Town Hall, Legislative Summit
Posted June 27, 2023 Supreme Court Unpersuaded by the Independent State Legislature Theory In Moore v. Harper, the justices rejected a reading of the Constitution that would have given state legislatures largely unchecked power over federal elections. State Legislatures News, Policy, State-Federal
Posted June 27, 2023 Roundtable: How Legislative Caucuses Can Power the Manufacturing Sector NCSL talks with lawmakers from Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania about legislative caucuses formed specifically to promote the manufacturing sector. State Legislatures News, Policy, Fiscal
Posted June 27, 2023 Scaling Up: State Lawmakers Form Caucuses to Support Manufacturing To help manufacturers deal with supply chain disruptions, workforce shortages and other issues, some states have formed legislative caucuses to develop the workforce, ease regulatory burdens, encourage innovation and educate other lawmakers on... State Legislatures News, Policy, Fiscal
Posted June 26, 2023 My District: Is Home to the World Series of Barbecue Kansas Rep. Mike Thompson and Sen. Jeff Pittman talk about their legislative districts, which are home to the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team and other attractions. State Legislatures News, People, My District
Posted June 26, 2023 Capitol to Capitol | June 26, 2023 In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Call to Action, Treasury Updates FAQ for Use of Coronavirus Recovery Funds, New Flexibilities in Medicaid Unwinding, and more. Newsletter, Capitol to Capitol
Posted June 22, 2023 My District: Has a Valentine in It For Valentine’s Day, NCSL talks with four state lawmakers who represent districts that include towns called Valentine. State Legislatures News, People, My District
Posted June 22, 2023 My District: Has the World’s Only Town Named St. Patrick Missouri Rep. Greg Sharpe represents St. Patrick, Mo., a tiny community that claims to be the only town in the world with that name. State Legislatures News, People, My District
Posted June 22, 2023 My District: Is Home to the Bourbon Capital of the World With 11 bourbon distilleries within 16 miles of its downtown, Bardstown, Ky., is the “Napa Valley of the bourbon industry,” according to Sen. Jimmy Higdon, who represents the area. State Legislatures News, People, My District
Posted June 22, 2023 My District: Is Home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame New York Assemblyman John Salka and Sen. Peter Oberacker discuss importance of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to their legislative districts. State Legislatures News, People, My District
Posted June 22, 2023 My District: Is Home to the US Space and Rocket Center Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon talks about the importance of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to his district in Huntsville. State Legislatures News, People, My District
Posted June 22, 2023 My District: Is Home to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum Missouri Rep. Louis Riggs talks about the importance of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, located in Hannibal in his legislative district. State Legislatures News, People, My District
Posted June 22, 2023 Staff Snapshots | Shelly Brown Shelly Brown is the majority staff administrator for the Pennsylvania Senate. State Legislatures News, People, Staff Snapshots
Posted June 22, 2023 NCSL Grants Will Help States Launch Nonpartisan Science Policy Fellowships Funds available through NCSL’s Science Policy Fellowship Planning Grant Initiative will support state efforts to promote evidence-based policymaking by enhancing lawmakers’ access to science and technology research. State Legislatures News, Center for Results-Driven Governing
Posted June 21, 2023 My District: Is Home to the Chincoteague Pony Swim Virginia Delegate Robert Bloxom talks about the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim, which takes place in his district on the state's eastern shore. State Legislatures News, People, My District