Misinformation can target any aspect of elections, but when it comes to when, where and how to vote—that information is either right or wrong. A lawmaker offers tips on how to make sure the public gets reliable information.

In November, 5,836 legislative seats, or about 79% of the nation’s total, are up for reelection. But, with many legislatures run by one party or the other, that doesn’t mean control of the chambers themselves is likely to change.

At 44, first-term Iowa state lawmaker J.D. Scholten earned a spot in the pitching rotation for his local pro baseball team.

In spring and summer elections, voters in five states have weighed in on several ballot measures, offering a preview of what’s to come in the November general election.

When Raúl Burciaga, director of the New Mexico Legislative Council Service for the past 14 years, chose Aug. 30 as his retirement date, top of mind was NCSL’s 2024 Legislative Summit in Louisville, Ky., earlier in the month.

A policy website tracking legislative action on scope of practice laws for health professional has moved to ncsl.org.