September 19, 2022 Gray Areas: Every State Handles Ethics in Its Own Way State ethics officials handle a gamut of complaints ranging from harassment and workplace discrimination to election expenditures, lobbying gifts and potential conflicts of interest. And every state does things in its own way. State Legislatures News, Legislative Staff, Ethics, Legislative Summit State Legislatures News
August 23, 2022 Pandemic’s Toll Continues for Nation’s Working Women For many, work seems to have returned to normal as the nation learns to cope with COVID-19. But more than 1 million jobs once held by women, most of which are considered essential, remain unfilled. State Legislatures News, Labor and Employment, Legislative Summit, Women’s Legislative Network State Legislatures News
August 22, 2022 It’s the Little Things: Small Changes Can Yield Smoother Elections A session at the NCSL Legislative Summit focused on the small changes policymakers and election officials can make to improve elections. State Legislatures News, Elections, Legislative Summit State Legislatures News
August 16, 2022 Yes, Inflation Is Still High, but Not All Economic Indicators Are Dire While inflation continues to run high in the U.S. economy, debt burdens and the unemployment rate are low, and many households were able to refinance mortgages or make first-time home purchases. State Legislatures News, Fiscal, Legislative Summit State Legislatures News
August 4, 2022 Charge! States Forge Ahead on EV Expansion The federal infrastructure bill will help state policymakers build out the nation’s electric vehicle charging network and modernize the grid to handle the increased load. State Legislatures News, Policy, Legislative Summit, Transportation State Legislatures News
August 2, 2022 Paris Hilton Lends Voice to Support Kids in Foster Facilities Entrepreneur Paris Hilton joined NCSL in calling for tougher oversight of the nation’s foster care institutions, where nearly 200,000 adolescents are housed. State Legislatures News, Policy, Human Services, Legislative Summit State Legislatures News