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Official X Page of the National Conference of State Legislatures. The Bipartisan Voice for Legislators & Staff since 1975. https://xitter.cf/t.co/TvOrWLg8bd

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From taxes and education to voter ID, housing and election policy, voters will weigh in on major issues shaping the states. NCSL is tracking the trends. Follow us for election night coverage! bit.ly/4iiz0cm #NCSLElections
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A college degree can raise a graduate's earnings, but the payoff depends on the program, the cost and whether the students complete their studies. Read more: bit.ly/4dK6Mpx #NCSLsummit
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Paid family and medical leave can be a tricky issue for state legislatures. While it can generate economic and social benefits, an array of program design decisions create opportunity for disagreement, especially when it comes to funding. Read more: bit.ly/4dO4s0v
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Strengthening cybersecurity practices can help ensure the safety of America’s water, transportation, healthcare and other vital systems. Read more: bit.ly/4hJZoNi
A padlock sits on a keyboard under purple and blue lighting. A banner reads "State Legislatures News." The text says "Cybersecurity Awareness Month Puts Focus on Critical Infrastructure" by NCSL Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy. The NCSL logo is at the bottom right.

ALT A padlock sits on a keyboard under purple and blue lighting. A banner reads "State Legislatures News." The text says "Cybersecurity Awareness Month Puts Focus on Critical Infrastructure" by NCSL Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy. The NCSL logo is at the bottom right.

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The key tension for child welfare policymakers is how to both meet emergency needs and pay for prevention that saves money and heartbreak down the line. Read more: bit.ly/4hH8R7Z #NCSLsummit
The image is an illustrated guide on overcoming the either/or mentality in child welfare financing. It includes doodles of people, speech bubbles, and text about topics like financing strategies and a Whole Child approach. The title and author, Kelley Griffin, are displayed, along with a National Conference of State Legislatures news label and a logo for the NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago, 2023.

ALT The image is an illustrated guide on overcoming the either/or mentality in child welfare financing. It includes doodles of people, speech bubbles, and text about topics like financing strategies and a Whole Child approach. The title and author, Kelley Griffin, are displayed, along with a National Conference of State Legislatures news label and a logo for the NCSL Legislative Summit in Chicago, 2023.

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Stay tuned for the latest updates from NCSL, with live election coverage throughout election night! Follow along with #NCSLelections.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made significant changes to SNAP, requiring states to assess how current funding, staffing and technology systems align with new program responsibilities. Read more: bit.ly/4s1HGIj
A person hands another person a food item at what appears to be a market stall. The image is overlaid with text that reads: "2026 SNAP and Food Security Legislative Trends. Children and Families | State-Federal Affairs | Human Services." The top right corner has a label: "NCSL Report" with the NCSL logo at the bottom.

ALT A person hands another person a food item at what appears to be a market stall. The image is overlaid with text that reads: "2026 SNAP and Food Security Legislative Trends. Children and Families | State-Federal Affairs | Human Services." The top right corner has a label: "NCSL Report" with the NCSL logo at the bottom.

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NCSL’s review of 2025 and ’26 legislation, updated this week, identifies about 100 bills and resolutions in 39 states addressing data center water use and related planning. Read more: bit.ly/4yQkZd0
Exterior view of a large data center facility with metal structures and pipes. The image features the text: "As They Consider New Data Centers, States Target Water Use" by Tom Klein, pertaining to environment, energy, and transportation. It includes a logo for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). A green label reads, "State Legislatures News.

ALT Exterior view of a large data center facility with metal structures and pipes. The image features the text: "As They Consider New Data Centers, States Target Water Use" by Tom Klein, pertaining to environment, energy, and transportation. It includes a logo for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). A green label reads, "State Legislatures News.

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From taxes and education to voter ID, housing and election policy, voters will weigh in on major issues shaping the states. NCSL is tracking the trends. Follow us for election night coverage! bit.ly/4iiz0cm #NCSLElections
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Your license plate was just scanned. What happens to that data now? State lawmakers are taking a closer look at automated license plate readers, from how they're used to how long data is kept and who can access it. More: bit.ly/3Wa3m9g
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With more than 80% of legislative seats and nearly 150 statewide ballot measures up for decision in November, we spoke with #NCSLelections experts Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer about where things stand about a month before Election Day. Tune in: bit.ly/4hFR2pP
Podcast cover for the "Our American States" episode, titled "2026 State Elections Preview." The image includes the NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures) logo and features Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer, with Ed Smith as the host.

ALT Podcast cover for the "Our American States" episode, titled "2026 State Elections Preview." The image includes the NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures) logo and features Katy Owens Hubler and Helen Brewer, with Ed Smith as the host.

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Strengthening cybersecurity practices can help ensure the safety of America’s water, transportation, healthcare and other vital systems. Read more: bit.ly/4hJZoNi
A padlock sits on a keyboard under purple and blue lighting. A banner reads "State Legislatures News." The text says "Cybersecurity Awareness Month Puts Focus on Critical Infrastructure" by NCSL Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy. The NCSL logo is at the bottom right.

ALT A padlock sits on a keyboard under purple and blue lighting. A banner reads "State Legislatures News." The text says "Cybersecurity Awareness Month Puts Focus on Critical Infrastructure" by NCSL Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy. The NCSL logo is at the bottom right.

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NCSL mourns the passing of former Rhode Island Rep. Peter Lewiss, who served on NCSL’s Executive Committee.
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Training young people to respond to signs of trouble, increasing access to counselors and using the community schools model all show promise. Read more: bit.ly/3WlzMha #NCSLsummit
A group of five smiling individuals in casual clothing stands together indoors. A "State Legislatures News" banner appears at the top, with text reading "How to Support Students’ Mental Health? The Adults and Peers Around Them Can Help." By Kelley Griffin. An event logo for NCSL Summit Chicago 2023 is at the bottom right.

ALT A group of five smiling individuals in casual clothing stands together indoors. A "State Legislatures News" banner appears at the top, with text reading "How to Support Students’ Mental Health? The Adults and Peers Around Them Can Help." By Kelley Griffin. An event logo for NCSL Summit Chicago 2023 is at the bottom right.

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Youth justice remains a perennial issue in states, requiring lawmakers to balance the interests of accountability and public safety with the welfare and rehabilitation of young people. Read more: bit.ly/3T2Hz2t
A classroom with desks and chairs. The image includes the text: "Youth Justice: A Guidebook for Legislators - Civil and Criminal Justice." The logo for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is displayed at the bottom.

ALT A classroom with desks and chairs. The image includes the text: "Youth Justice: A Guidebook for Legislators - Civil and Criminal Justice." The logo for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is displayed at the bottom.

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On Election Day, voters in 16 states will have a say on tax policy. And, as in the 2024 election, property tax measures lead the way. Income tax measures come in a close second. Read more: bit.ly/4yrYRFA
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Serial murder in the United States has followed a clear arc: It surged from the 1970s through the 1990s, peaked around the mid-1980s, and has steadily declined since. Read more in this week's #MapMonday: bit.ly/47axWSJ
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Your license plate was just scanned. What happens to that data now? State lawmakers are taking a closer look at automated license plate readers, from how they’re used to how long data is kept and who can access it. More: bit.ly/3Wa3m9g
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When AI campaign ads fake reality, where should states draw the line? CA Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin (D) and AZ Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R) discuss how to address deceptive AI-generated political content while protecting free speech. bit.ly/4yK26Yo @ASP #AI #Elections #NCSL
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As artificial intelligence reshapes political campaigns, how can states address deceptive AI-generated content while protecting free speech? bit.ly/4yK26Yo @ASP
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