On this episode, we explore the tax ramifications for states of remote work. We’re joined by Charlie Kearns, a tax attorney, and James Privette, until recently a legislative specialist in NCSL’s Washington, D.C., office. They...

NCSL's Forecast '24 meeting takes place Dec. 4-6 in Austin, Texas, featuring a slew of sessions focusing on topics such as artificial intelligence, ticket sale mania, Medicaid trends and more.

The NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures is sponsored by a distinguished group of leaders who represent the nation’s most prestigious and influential corporations, unions and other organizations.

Links to state, congressional, and other online bill drafting manuals.

A communications expert at NCSL Base Camp 2023 suggests that politicians and reporters view each other with attitudes of humility. All of them are, after all, public servants.

Louise McGinty supports NCSL’s Washington, D.C.,-based staff, specifically the standing committees and task forces. McGinty comes to NSCL with experience in nonprofit events and fundraising, project management, relationship building,...

As a legislative specialist, Emily Katz works on federal education, health and human services policies that are of interest to states. Katz comes to NCSL with experience in policy research on school climate, school health, social-emotional...

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has released a new report offering state lawmakers a roadmap to help them navigate the unpredictable nature of disasters such as extreme drought, wildfires, flooding and heat.

Why were there multiple, high-profile labor battles this year? And how are state legislatures responding to the “hot labor summer”?

Expect state lawmakers in 2024 legislative sessions to pursue the “continuous improvement” trend of the last 20 years with work on evergreen issues such as poll workers (qualifications, training and pay), deadlines (for voter...

Forecast '24: The military and veterans issues states will focus on in 2024 include getting veterans and their families into the workforce, expanding behavioral health care and supporting military bases.

Forecast ’24: Health policy will continue to be a focus in legislatures in 2024, as states grapple with health workforce shortages and increased behavioral health challenges while finding ways to take full advantage of Medicaid services.

The transportation issues states will focus on in 2024 include replacing falling gas tax revenue, charging for the use of EV charging stations and toughening penalties for impaired driving.

Forecast ’24: In 2024 legislative sessions, fiscal policymakers will keep a watchful eye on inflation, while lowering taxes and sorting out the tax implications of remote work.

Legislatures in 2024 will continue their efforts to protect consumer privacy and expand access to high-speed internet, all while keeping an eye on rapid developments in artificial intelligence.

In 2024, state legislatures will continue efforts to harden infrastructure against the risks of natural disasters, regulate “forever chemicals” and protect the nation’s wetlands.

In 2024, legislatures will continue efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while boosting the reliability and resilience of the electric grid with cleaner energy resources.

To recruit and retain workers, lawmakers in 2024 legislative sessions will drop degree requirements for some positions, promote non-degree and credential programs, and improve benefits, among other policy options.

Forecast ’24: In 2024 legislative sessions, lawmakers aim to shore up students’ literacy and math skills, support effective teachers and boost the value of postsecondary education.

Forecast ’24: Legislatures in 2024 will continue battling the opioid crisis and crimes of opportunity while expanding approaches that help keep justice-involved people from getting entrenched in the system.

Forecast ’24: In 2024, lawmakers will continue efforts to make housing and nutritious food more accessible and affordable, stabilize the child care industry and improve child welfare court processes.

With the post-pandemic health care workforce stretched to its limits, state legislatures are in search of solutions. Interstate licensure compacts have emerged as a reliable means to add some depth to local labor pools.

As an associate director in NCSL’s Health Program, Doyle oversees staff and projects related to population health, including maternal and child health, substance use, mental health, infectious disease and immunization, among others. Doyle...

NCSL’s yearlong Legislator Police Academy brought together lawmakers from very different backgrounds to work across the aisle and across the country on policy topics related to police accountability. In this episode, we learn how the...