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Ballots are mailed out well ahead of Election Day, and thus voters have an “election period,” not just a single day to vote. All-mail elections can be thought of as absentee voting for everyone.
This podcast is part of Legislative Staff Week, NCSL’s effort to recognize the crucial work of legislative staff across the nation.
NCSL brings redistricting to you. Over the course of this 12-part webinar series, NCSL will deliver key concepts on redistricting that you can customize for your state and your role in the process. Register today!
As of April 28, 30 states have enacted budgets for FY 2021. Sixteen of those states enacted a biennial budget during their 2019 legislative session. As COVID-19 has already begun impacting state fiscal situations, some states have quickly adopted measures to prevent a shutdown if there were no budget in place by the start of the new fiscal year.
Enacted FY 2021 Budget
Biennial Budget Enacted in 2019
Late Budget
Session Extended or Special Session to Resolve Budget
Awaiting Governor's Action
The “Our American States” podcast is where you hear compelling conversations that tell the story of America’s state legislatures, the people in them, the politics that compel them, and the important work of democracy.
More Americans than ever are living to 100, but the ninth and 10th decades of life are far from golden years for many of our “oldest old.” The magazine examines how lawmakers can help build a world where people thrive as they age.
Each year the LRL sponsors the competition for outstanding state and legislative documents. The deadline for submissions is April 30.