July 9, 2025 The States Decide How Elections Are Run In recent election cycles, questions have arisen regarding mail-in ballots, proof of citizenship for voter registration and other issues. The Constitution empowers states, not the executive, to resolve these questions. State Legislatures News, Elections State Legislatures News
July 8, 2025 State Legislators Chart the Future of the Mississippi River Basin River-centered infrastructure, watershed resilience and long-term planning topped the priorities shared at a recent meeting of lawmakers from across the Mississippi River Basin. State Legislatures News, Environment and Natural Resources State Legislatures News
July 2, 2025 My District: Is Home to ArtPrize Who gets to decide what art is? ArtPrize, an international art competition and cultural festival in Grand Rapids, Mich., tries to answer that question. NCSL talks with the legislators who represent the Grand Rapids area. State Legislatures News, People, My District State Legislatures News
July 1, 2025 Helping New Buyers on the Path to Homeownership The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many Americans. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors suggests that buying a first home has never been harder. State programs can address down payment costs,... State Legislatures News, Financial Services State Legislatures News
June 30, 2025 NCSL Task Force Tackles Top Ag Issues at Iowa Meeting The NCSL Agriculture Task Force gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 6-7, for a dynamic two-day meeting that combined site tours and hands-on learning with policy-rich discussions. State Legislatures News, Agriculture and Rural Development, State-Federal State Legislatures News
June 27, 2025 This Year’s Election Bills Focus On Citizenship, Ranked Choice Voting After a slowdown in the passage of election bills last year, state lawmakers were busy introducing and passing legislation in 2025. State Legislatures News, Elections State Legislatures News