Mary Murphy, the longest-serving woman in the Minnesota Legislature, died Christmas Day after a brief illness. She was 85.

Colleagues remember Minnesota Sen. Kari Dziedzic as a rare politician who shunned the limelight and consistently found common ground across the aisle. Dziedzic died last month after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 62.

An NCSL training specialist offers five strategies to help perfect your public speaking, giving you confidence, command and credibility—traits needed to captivate an audience and deliver a message successfully.

A New York state legislator talks about the world-renowned Bronx Zoo, which lies in his district and recently celebrated its 125th birthday.

Forgoing a full damage assessment, parametric insurance products pay out a set amount based on the magnitude of the fire, flood or other event.

Research points to a new understanding about when adolescents become adults, and to new ways of thinking about their treatment in the criminal justice system.