A communications expert at NCSL Base Camp 2023 suggests that politicians and reporters view each other with attitudes of humility. All of them are, after all, public servants.

Why were there multiple, high-profile labor battles this year? And how are state legislatures responding to the “hot labor summer”?

Expect state lawmakers in 2024 legislative sessions to pursue the “continuous improvement” trend of the last 20 years with work on evergreen issues such as poll workers (qualifications, training and pay), deadlines (for voter...

Forecast '24: The military and veterans issues states will focus on in 2024 include getting veterans and their families into the workforce, expanding behavioral health care and supporting military bases.

Forecast ’24: Health policy will continue to be a focus in legislatures in 2024, as states grapple with health workforce shortages and increased behavioral health challenges while finding ways to take full advantage of Medicaid services.

The transportation issues states will focus on in 2024 include replacing falling gas tax revenue, charging for the use of EV charging stations and toughening penalties for impaired driving.