Almost half of U.S. presidents also served in their state legislatures. But for current legislators eyeing the White House, history indicates the road probably will be a long one. 

Six days of climbing. Steep hillside trails. One badly swollen knee. Shared toilets. A final ascent in the dark in a minus-zero windchill. Oh, and a ringleader who was recovering from leukemia.

Ty Masterson’s grandmother always said, “Don’t complain if you’re not willing to do something.” So, when he became frustrated with his local government, he followed her advice.

A group of Kenyan legislative leaders has turned to NCSL and American state lawmakers for insights on how the country can grow into its relatively new constitution.