Is there a “right” age to become a legislative leader? The job is often associated with a few gray hairs, but two house speakers in state capitols over 1,500 miles apart became two of the youngest in the modern era this year.

John Snyder says his connection to NCSL has helped him thrive professionally in his 35 years with the Kentucky General Assembly. He says the more NCSL can fire up staff and equip them for the challenges of working in a legislature, the more it...

Wayne Harper, Utah’s longest-tenured legislator and NCSL’s president, wants all the organization’s members to know their opinions and perspectives are valued. He spoke with NCSL about his vision for the organization during his...

In this Q&A interview, NCSL talks with New Mexico Rep. Javier Martínez, who was elected in 2014 and became House speaker in 2023.

As the nature of legislative service evolves, the role of leaders may be changing as well, with fewer serving for multiple years—or even decades.

In this Q&A interview, NCSL talks with first-term Montana House Speaker Matt Regier.