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,...

In this installment of “State of Play,” a bipartisan video series created by A Starting Point and NCSL, Washington Rep. April Berg (D) and Arkansas Rep. Carlton Wing (R) discuss income taxes.

Forgoing a full damage assessment, parametric insurance products pay out a set amount based on the magnitude of the fire, flood or other event.

Buying a house can break the bank, and new buyers can struggle to scrape together a down payment. This NCSL Base Camp session covered the latest state approaches to help first-timers make their dreams of homeownership come true.

As the use of artificial intelligence grows, state lawmakers are weighing legislative approaches that allow for technological innovation while protecting consumers from potential misuse and unintended consequences.

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the funding mechanism for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.