State Sen. Paul Strommen represents western Nebraska’s District 47, home to Carhenge. He recently spoke to NCSL about the roadside landmark and a host of other attractions.

In recent election cycles, questions have arisen regarding mail-in ballots, proof of citizenship for voter registration and other issues. The Constitution empowers states, not the executive, to resolve these questions.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Labor Department Announces Proposed Regulatory Changes, Department of Education Reinstates Education Stimulus Fund Extensions, and more.

River-centered infrastructure, watershed resilience and long-term planning topped the priorities shared at a recent meeting of lawmakers from across the Mississippi River Basin.

July 1 marks the start of a new fiscal year for all states, except Alabama, Michigan, New York and Texas. As of today, 46 states have enacted their FY 2026 budgets.

Who gets to decide what art is? ArtPrize, an international art competition and cultural festival in Grand Rapids, Mich., tries to answer that question. NCSL talks with the legislators who represent the Grand Rapids area.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Senate Reconciliation Bill: What’s in?  What’s out?

The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many Americans. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors suggests that buying a first home has never been harder. State programs can address down payment costs,...

NCSL comments in support of the Education Secretary’s proposed competitive grant priority that would give preference to applications that include state entities.

Government groups urge the Department of Homeland Security to publish the notice of funding opportunities for FEMA preparedness grants as soon as possible to ensure obligation before the end of the fiscal year.

NCSL issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s overwhelming 99-1 vote to remove the proposed moratorium on state artificial intelligence legislation from the reconciliation bill.

The NCSL Agriculture Task Force gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 6-7, for a dynamic two-day meeting that combined site tours and hands-on learning with policy-rich discussions.

Pretrial Policy Fellows Meet in Chicago and a roundup of front-end justice policy, research and news.

Set against the historic backdrop of Boston and marking the 50th anniversary of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), the annual Legislative Summit returns Aug. 4-6 at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center.

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol Special Edition: SCOTUS Rulings.

After a slowdown in the passage of election bills last year, state lawmakers were busy introducing and passing legislation in 2025.

The recent assassinations of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the shootings of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, may intensify an ongoing debate over whether officials’ personal addresses should be...

After 15 years of dedication to election policy in state legislatures, NCSL Elections and Redistricting Director Wendy Underhill is retiring. She spoke about her time with the organization as part of the series “Election...

Othni Lathram is the director of Alabama’s Legislative Services Agency, is committed to the professional staffers who keep the Legislature working, even as lawmakers come and go.

The monthly newsletter for the National Association of Information Technology (NALIT) members.

NCSL voices its continued opposition to the 10-year moratorium on states’ ability to enforce legislation regulating artificial intelligence currently included in the Senate’s reconciliation proposal.

NCSL expresses strong opposition to the proposed 10-year federal moratorium that would preempt state regulation of artificial intelligence. The letter urges the U.S. Senate to reject the provision, which ties BEAD broadband funding to...

To provide independent workers with benefits traditionally associated with full-time employment, including health care and retirement savings, states are considering portable benefit programs, which tie benefits to the worker, rather than an...