2009 Economic Stimulus:
NCSL has launched an electronic discussion board on the economic stimulus. This service will help answer legislators' questions about ARRA and serve as a forum for exchanging ideas. |
50 State Interactive Budget Map:
NCSL's interactive budget map shows you the current fiscal situation for all 50 states, including Puerto Rico, for FY 2009 and FY 2010. |
Maine Becomes 5th State to Legalize Gay Marriage:
The Maine Legislature passed and the governor signed legislation approving same-sex marriage. NCSL has more information on this along with civil unions and domestic partnerships. |
GrassCatcher: May 8 Policy News Clippings:
Layoffs slow in April; jobless rate rises. The flu had everyone worried, and that could be a good thing. And National Guard to cut forces after recruiting creates surplus. |
2009 National Redistricting Seminar:
NCSL will stage a series of training seminars to help states with the Redistricting Process. The first Redistricting Seminar will be on June 11-14, 2009 in San Francisco, California. |
Spring Forum Recorded Session:
Listen to over a dozen sessions that were recorded at NCSL's Spring Forum in Washington, D.C. |
Legislative Staff Management Institute:
Still Time to Apply--Application deadline extended to May 15th! The Legislative Staff Management Institute (LSMI), August 1-8, 2009, is a unique 8-day program for senior legislative staff. |
(5/5/2009)