A Brief Evolution of Campaign Ads
by Robert Garcia Soon we will begin to see a few campaign ads and posters, and soon after that they will be everywhere. The modern campaign ad or poster is […]
Miscellaneous
Capitol Visitor Services: The Public Face for Legislative Council Staff
by Gwynne Middleton While state capitol regulars may be most familiar with the nonpartisan Legislative Council Staff (LCS) for its hardworking crew who staff legislative committees, constituents are more likely […]
Does My Bill Really Enact a Compact?
By Thomas Morris Drafters are often given a draft bill that purports to be a compact — sometimes called an interstate compact. However, in at least some instances, it is […]
Tips for an Effective Legislator
by Gwynne Middleton By the time legislators reach the hallowed halls of the State Capitol, they have mastered many important leadership skills that will serve them well in working with […]
Federal Tax Reform Proposals Trigger State Tax Policy Implications
by Esther van Mourik NCSL hosted its 2016 Capitol Forum in Washington, D.C., the week of December 5, 2016. The Capitol Forum is one of the two annual meetings that […]