State ethics officials handle a gamut of complaints ranging from harassment and workplace discrimination to election expenditures, lobbying gifts and potential conflicts of interest. And every state does things in its own way.

For many, work seems to have returned to normal as the nation learns to cope with COVID-19. But more than 1 million jobs once held by women, most of which are considered essential, remain unfilled.

A session at the NCSL Legislative Summit focused on the small changes policymakers and election officials can make to improve elections.

While inflation continues to run high in the U.S. economy, debt burdens and the unemployment rate are low, and many households were able to refinance mortgages or make first-time home purchases.

The federal infrastructure bill will help state policymakers build out the nation’s electric vehicle charging network and modernize the grid to handle the increased load.

Entrepreneur Paris Hilton joined NCSL in calling for tougher oversight of the nation’s foster care institutions, where nearly 200,000 adolescents are housed.