NCSL - National Conference of State Legislatures

12/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/03/2025 08:07

Value of AI Is Not Simply in Automating Tasks. It’s in How Humans Engage With It.

Posted December 2, 2025

Are Your Criminal Justice Laws Working? Here's How to Tell.

Legislatures can infuse research and evidence into the legislative process to determine whether criminal justice laws meet the desired outcomes.

Posted December 1, 2025

Consumers Want More Control Over Targeted Ads, Sale of Their Data

As AI and digital technologies become more integrated into daily life, states are acting to protect constituents' privacy from companies selling their data.

Posted November 26, 2025

Rep. Kevin Ryan Remembered for Decades of Service to Connecticut and State Legislatures

Kevin Ryan, a longtime Connecticut lawmaker and past president of the Council of State Governments, is remembered for his commitment to bipartisanship and dedicated service to his constituents. His legacy reflects decades of leadership focused on...

Posted November 25, 2025

The Critical Role for States in Securing Critical Infrastructure

At the 2025 NCSL Capital Forum, Adam Luke from the Department of Homeland Security urged states to strengthen legislation and partnerships to protect critical infrastructure from evolving threats, including drones and AI.

Posted November 25, 2025

US Economic Outlook: What States Need to Know

Thanks to the federal government shutdown, chaotic tariff policies and rising inflation, the U.S. economy is flying blind into shifting policy headwinds, a senior economist from Moody's Analytics says.

Posted November 24, 2025

On a Mission to Bring Quality Child Care to All Families Who Need It

The lack of affordable child care places a heavy burden on families with young children and harms local economies: One source estimates that the lack of child care costs the U.S. up to $122 billion annually in lost earnings, productivity and...

Posted November 24, 2025

Capitol to Capitol | Nov. 24, 2025

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol NCSL Honors 10 US Senators With "Restoring the Balance Award," Full Renewal of PILLAR Act Passes House, and more.

Posted November 21, 2025

Up in the Air: Elections Landscape Uncertain Ahead of 2026

Legal wrangling over mid-decade redistricting and mail ballots could have consequences for state and local election officials.

Posted November 21, 2025

Election Conversations: Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, California

Despite her reluctance to run for office, longtime election official Gail Pellerin now chairs the California Assembly's Elections Committee.

Posted November 21, 2025

NCSL Comments on FERC Docket RM26-4-000

The National Conference of State Legislatures submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding the Department of Energy's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking "Interconnection of Large Loads to the Interstate...

Posted November 21, 2025

NCSL Honors 10 US Senators With "Restoring the Balance Award" for Leadership on Artificial Intelligence Amendment

NCSL announced the recipients of its 2025 Restoring the Balance Award, honoring 10 members of Congress who championed an amendment to remove the moratorium on state artificial intelligence (AI) legislation from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act...

Posted November 21, 2025

Workforce Pell Is Coming. Are State Legislatures Ready?

A new Workforce Pell Grant could help states connect more adults to workforce training by expanding eligibility to short-term, workforce-aligned education and training programs.

Posted November 20, 2025

Congressional Leaders Honored for Safeguarding State Power on AI

Recognizing their bipartisan leadership in preserving state authority over artificial intelligence policies, NCSL honored 10 members of Congress with its 2025 Restoring the Balance Award during its recent Capital Forum meeting.

Posted November 20, 2025

Joint Statement by NCSL Officers

NCSL reaffirmed today that states are leading the nation in developing responsible, bipartisan artificial intelligence policy and any federal effort to override or restrict this work is the wrong approach.

Posted November 20, 2025

NALIT News - November 2025

The monthly newsletter for the National Association of Information Technology (NALIT) members.

Posted November 19, 2025

AI in Health Care: Is Progress Outpacing Patient Safety?

In the latest edition of "State of Play," a bipartisan video series created by A Starting Point and NCSL, New York Assemblyman John T. McDonald III (D) and West Virginia Del. Matthew Rohrbach (R) trade thoughts on the use of...

Posted November 18, 2025

News Reactor | November 2025

November edition of the News Reactor nuclear newsletter.

Posted November 18, 2025

States Adapt as Feds Change Approach to Disaster Preparedness

Federal changes will alter the ways states approach several key environment and environmental health issues. Lawmakers continue to monitor "forever chemicals," food safety and foreign ownership U.S. agricultural land.

Posted November 18, 2025

Getting Power to the Places Where It's Needed

The nation's energy landscape is evolving as demand for power increases, infrastructure ages and federal policies change. Legislative priorities for 2026: rising energy consumption driven by data centers and AI; cybersecurity; and the...

Posted November 18, 2025

People Trust Their Text Messages. Scammers Rely On It.

Text messages might be the most trusted form of communication in America-with a 98% open rate-but that trust has made them a perfect target for scammers.

Posted November 17, 2025

First Appearance | October 2025

Lawmakers gather in Texas to learn about crime solutions and a round up of front-end justice policy, research and news.

Posted November 17, 2025

Capitol to Capitol | Nov. 17, 2025

In this issue of Capitol to Capitol NCSL Urges Congress to Preserve State Authority in Digital Asset Regulation, Executive Order on Foster Care, and more.

Posted November 16, 2025

Power and the People: Distributed Energy Resources and Virtual Power Plants | OAS Episode 252

Two experts in the field of distributed energy resources and virtual power plants join the podcast to discuss how utility operators can use things such as smart thermostats, batteries in homes and small business, electric vehicles and other...

Posted November 14, 2025

Paid Family Leave

Paid family leave has become one of the most closely watched workforce policy issues in recent years. Less than 20% of the U.S. workforce had access to paid leave of any type in 2018, while close to 90% had access to some type of unpaid leave,...
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