Town Halls

What key issues will shape the 2025 legislative sessions? What policy trends might carry forward from 2024? What changes could states see as the new legislative session starts in January?

As the 2024 elections near, the National Conference of State Legislatures will host a series of town halls, focusing on key election issues this year.

Join NCSL as we talk to Illinois Sen. Elgie Sims (D) and Delaware Sen. Brian Pettyjohn (R) about policy trends and recent state action in pretrial policy.

Every year, we pause to celebrate the good work of legislative staff, like you, who work behind the scenes to support state legislatures. Join us for a conversation with NCSL Staff Chair Sabrina Lewellen, Deputy Director and Assistant Secretary...

Join Senator Beth Mizell (R-Louisiana) and Senator Marie Pinkney (D-Delaware) for an informative discussion that promises to shed light on the ongoing efforts and challenges in maternal health care.

In the 2024 legislative sessions, lawmakers in many states will grapple with property tax relief and some will consider other tax reductions. Overall, states remain fiscally stable, but legislatures face slowing revenue growth and other...