NCSL spoke with Sen. Andrea Hunley (D) and Rep. Justin Moed (D), whose respective districts encompass the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, about visiting the facility and the lasting impact of its namesake novelist in his hometown.

NCSL talks with Washington Rep. Sam Low (R) and Sen. Keith Wagoner (R), whose legislative district includes North Cascades National Park, one of the least-visited parks in the national system.

Kansas Rep. Mike Thompson and Sen. Jeff Pittman talk about their legislative districts, which are home to the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team and other attractions.

For Valentine’s Day, NCSL talks with four state lawmakers who represent districts that include towns called Valentine.

Missouri Rep. Greg Sharpe represents St. Patrick, Mo., a tiny community that claims to be the only town in the world with that name.

With 11 bourbon distilleries within 16 miles of its downtown, Bardstown, Ky., is the “Napa Valley of the bourbon industry,” according to Sen. Jimmy Higdon, who represents the area.