The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced a slate of changes to some long-standing rules about assistance after a disaster. The goal is to put assistance more quickly in the hands of those who need it.

With federal funding and other support, many states are taking an active role in creating apprenticeship programs to address shortages of qualified workers.

Our two guests on this episode—Ethan Pollack of Jobs for the Future and Andrew Smalley of NCSL—discuss how a set of innovative financial tools are helping students pay for college and other post-secondary education, and the role...

More than 75% of the nation’s legislative chambers rely on Mason’s Manual to answer questions about rules of order.

Every legislature is unique, but in striving for greater efficiency, your state constitution, chamber rules, judicial precedents and legislative history can be your guide.

Policymakers are focusing on electric grid reliability and resilience as they contend with extreme weather events, increasing electricity demands and the transition away from fossil fuels.

Two Michigan senators, a Republican and a Democrat, teamed up to introduce a bill that would include the history of Michigan’s Indian boarding schools in curriculum standards for students in eighth through 12th grades.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol SUPPORT Act Update, Extension of Deadline to Spend ARPA ESSER Funds, and more.

States considered more than 1,500 bills on food safety, indoor air quality, toxic chemicals and water policy in 2023 legislative sessions.

In response to labor market challenges, 18 states and major employers including IBM and Google have removed college degree requirements from their hiring processes.

In the below joint committee newsletter, you will find some of the latest agriculture, energy, environment and transportation policy issues NCSL is following in Washington, D.C.

NCSL convened a meeting of legislative leaders in higher education from 26 states to discuss college costs, graduation rates and other topics with federal policymakers and higher education executives.

From new policy trends like artificial intelligence to some familiar ones like state budgets and workforce, NCSL’s Vice President of Policy and Research Kate Blackman and Vice President of State-Federal Affairs Molly Ramsdell will join...

More than 50 years after a Supreme Court decision guaranteeing due process rights for juveniles during police interrogations, states are enacting laws to close gaps in those protections.

A bipartisan monthly video series “State of Play,” created through a partnership between A Starting Point and NCSL, seeks to demystify state legislatures and public policy. The series kicks off with a focus on AI, exploring the...

A Q&A interview with Joanna McClinton, the first woman and first woman of color to win the Pennsylvania House speakership.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Federal Budget Deadlines Loom, USDA Releases Interim Final Rule on New Summer Child Nutrition Programs, and more.

With evictions on the rise, several states have moved to alter the historical advantage landlords have held over tenants.

January edition of the Plugged In Newsletter, NCSL’s monthly energy newsletter highlighting key state and federal developments affecting energy policies. 

Tim Storey, NCSL’s CEO, joined the podcast to discuss the year ahead in legislatures and what we can expect in policy and politics in 2024. He noted that budgets remain in good shape and he expects technology, especially artificial...

Colorado and Maine have occupied the national spotlight as the two states to have declared former President Donald Trump ineligible to appear on state primary ballots based on the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. But they are not the only...

Megan Bland supports the efforts of the Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee. Prior to joining NCSL, Bland worked as a policy analyst for the Council Oak, a small women-owned public policy consulting firm. Bland earned Bachelor of Arts...

When it comes to communicating with constituents, even the worst moments—when people are upset or angry—can be navigated by making a few quick preparations.

The effects of misinformation on voters are unknown, but five states have enacted bipartisan regulations on the use of artificial intelligence in campaigns.