NCSL's policy website tracking legislative action on scope of practice laws for health professional has moved. Read more: bit.ly/3T66PS2

From ballot curing to voter list maintenance to what it means to be a poll worker, and everything in between, join NCSL's Wendy Underhill as she explains some of the key steps of election administration. Learn more in this Elections Defined Video Series: bit.ly/4cg1kro

As of August 2024, forty-seven states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands offer early in-person voting to all voters (this includes states with all-mail elections). Read more: bit.ly/4fS4uns

State systems of higher education can require proof of immunization against other diseases covered by routine childhood vaccinations like measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Read more: bit.ly/3XtuBdg

On this #NCSLpodcast, we spoke with Tammy Wehrle, the legislative education and outreach officer in the Wisconsin State Legislature, about what she’s learned about the state of civics education through the programs she runs for young people. Tune in: bit.ly/4fOsckv

ICYMI | In Nov., 5,836 legislative seats, or 79% of the nation’s total, are up for reelection. But, with many legislatures run by one party or the other, that doesn’t mean control of the chambers themselves is likely to change. Read more: bit.ly/4g2EdD2 #NCSLsummit

ICYMI | With this year’s election nearing, state lawmakers respond to concerns about the use of funding and artificial intelligence in political campaigns. Read more: bit.ly/3yWuXjk #NCSLsummit

NCSL's policy website tracking legislative action on scope of practice laws for health professional has moved. Read more: bit.ly/3T66PS2

As of August 2024, forty-seven states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands offer early in-person voting to all voters (this includes states with all-mail elections). Read more: bit.ly/4fS4uns

Arizona voters who want to cast ballots in state races can be required to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled. Read more: bit.ly/4cRmnQH

State systems of higher education can require proof of immunization against other diseases covered by routine childhood vaccinations like measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Read more: bit.ly/3XtuBdg

Lead was widely used during the 20th century in the United States. Because lead has proven to be extremely harmful to human health, states have enacted legislation to prevent lead poisoning. Read more: bit.ly/3XnK4M4

ICYMI | With this year’s election nearing, state lawmakers respond to concerns about the use of funding and artificial intelligence in political campaigns. Read more: bit.ly/3yWuXjk #NCSLsummit

Arizona voters who want to cast ballots in state races can be required to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled. Read more: bit.ly/4cRmnQH

State systems of higher education can require proof of immunization against other diseases covered by routine childhood vaccinations like measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Read more: bit.ly/3XtuBdg

Call it duplication, replication or even reproduction—remaking ballots guarantees that every ballot is counted. Learn more in this Elections Defined Video Series: bit.ly/3L0S9zf

The U.S. federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour since 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Since then, 30 states, Washington, D.C. and four territories have increased their minimum wage. Here is a look at the minimum wage in each state: bit.ly/3Mk07US

Join NCSL as an intern this fall! Are you interested in gaining real-world experience in public policy? NCSL is seeking fall interns across a variety of programs and policy areas. Deadline to submit: September 12. For more information, visit: bit.ly/476tOSL

Lead was widely used during the 20th century in the United States. Because lead has proven to be extremely harmful to human health, states have enacted legislation to prevent lead poisoning. Read more: bit.ly/3XnK4M4

State systems of higher education can require proof of immunization against other diseases covered by routine childhood vaccinations like measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Read more: bit.ly/3XtuBdg