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.

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.

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.

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’s legislator and legislative staff officers issued the following statement following the attacks on Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses.

NCSL CEO Tim Storey issued the following statement following reports of the shootings of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses.