The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to resolve the issues in a case involving emergency abortion care for Idaho women and instead sent it back to lower courts for consideration.

The flexibility of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 allows the civil rights law to evolve as more disabilities, such as long COVID-19, are recognized.

Delaware and Louisiana are among the states that have passed bills to support mothers and families in every part of pregnancy, including after the baby is born.

Amid the drug addiction and overdose crisis, state governments are finding ways to support the needs of mothers in recovery while keeping their infants and young children safe. These state efforts reflect a shift in greater child welfare...

Arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in a case out of Oregon could reshape how cities enforce penalties for homeless people camping on public property throughout the western United States.

This is the story of how a state representative and two NCSL staffers led the effort to create a program within the organization dedicated to working on issues facing children and families.