December 20, 2023 Economic Forecast: Mostly Sunny, With a Chance of Clouds A Moody’s economist told state legislators at NCSL’s Forecast ’24 meeting that the economy is definitely better today than it was a year ago. Inflation’s coming down, the Federal Reserve has signaled lower interest rates... State Legislatures News, Policy, Fiscal State Legislatures News
December 18, 2023 What State Legislatures Need to Know About Summer EBT Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children, or Summer EBT, is a new program created by the Agriculture Department to address child hunger while schools are out of session for the summer. State Legislatures News, Policy, Education, Human Services State Legislatures News
December 14, 2023 Recent State Actions Could Help Contain Commercial Health Care Costs States are using emerging research and new resources to address rising commercial health care prices. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health State Legislatures News
December 12, 2023 Access, Affordability Were Top Priorities in 2023 Prescription Drug Bills The year’s major legislative trends in prescription drug policy included pharmacy benefit manager reforms, lowering patient costs and increasing access, and curbing high drug prices. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health State Legislatures News
December 11, 2023 Drugs Appear to Be a Factor in Rising Impaired Driving Crashes With an increasing number of drivers in fatal crashes testing positive for two or more drugs, states are exploring roadside oral fluid testing and tougher laws on ignition interlocks and child support payments if an impaired driver kills a parent... State Legislatures News, Policy, Transportation State Legislatures News
December 7, 2023 Across the Aisle | Academy Sparks Bipartisanship on Police Accountability The NCSL Legislator Police Academy brings together lawmakers from different parties and backgrounds to find common ground on policy related to police accountability. State Legislatures News, News to Use, Across the Aisle, Policy, Civil and Criminal Justice State Legislatures News