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New York is the first state to impose a one-year moratorium on data centers to study the environmental and economic impacts of the power-hungry facilities. Read more: bit.ly/4bfJhn1

The Justice Department began requesting copies of statewide voter registration lists in May 2025, marking a significant shift from its historically limited role in voter list maintenance. Read more: bit.ly/40JEaW9

In this week's #CapitoltoCapitol: NCSL calls on OMB to postpone its proposed financial assistance rule over implementation burdens on the states. And we break down the state implications of the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Read more: bit.ly/3RBE2XZ

Did you know most U.S. state flags were adopted within two decades after the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition? Texas and Hawaii already had their own flags then. In 2024, Minnesota and Utah unveiled new designs. Read more in today's #MapMonday: bit.ly/4ygkXuO

Election-related ballot measures appear in 14 states in the upcoming November elections, with questions on voter ID, citizenship requirements, ranked choice voting, and changes to initiative and referendum laws. Read more: bit.ly/4oD1wYR

Substance use prevention efforts that emphasize evidence, sustainability and positive social norms can help stop substance use before it begins. Read more: bit.ly/44A2tIm

NCSL launched its new State Elections 2026 page, a comprehensive, one-stop hub to follow this year’s state elections, when voters will decide 6,139 state legislative seats in November. Learn more by visiting the 2026 State Elections information hub: bit.ly/4egQHIj

“We’re not simply receiving a federal program. We’re being asked to define workforce priorities, identify those eligible programs and ensure public dollars are aligned with our current labor market needs," says Hawaii Rep. Andrew Garrett. Full interview: bit.ly/3QPoZK4

Three attendees at a recent NCSL meeting in Bozeman, Mont., joined the podcast to explain how states are working to understand the return on investment from state investment in education and training programs. Listen here for the full podcast: bit.ly/4gw11xN

Recent federal court activity will impact state and local elections, beginning in November. Read more on the four rulings you need to know about: bit.ly/4y45kqw

The Justice Department began requesting copies of statewide voter registration lists in May 2025, marking a significant shift from its historically limited role in voter list maintenance. Read more: bit.ly/40JEaW9

The Utah Legislature’s website has been recognized as the best in the nation. The National Conference of State Legislatures awarded le.utah.gov the 2026 Online Democracy Award for its design, accessibility and commitment to public engagement.

In this week's #CapitoltoCapitol: NCSL calls on OMB to postpone its proposed financial assistance rule over implementation burdens on the states. And we break down the state implications of the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Read more: bit.ly/3RBE2XZ

NCSL launched its new State Elections 2026 page, a comprehensive, one-stop hub to follow this year’s state elections, when voters will decide 6,139 state legislative seats in November. Learn more by visiting the 2026 State Elections information hub: bit.ly/4egQHIj

NCSL is excited to announce that Jennifer Hoffmann, principal fiscal analyst, North Carolina Fiscal Research Division as the recipient of the National Association of Legislative Fiscal Offices award! Read more about Hoffmann here: bit.ly/4pkEoyD

The Justice Department began requesting copies of statewide voter registration lists in May 2025, marking a significant shift from its historically limited role in voter list maintenance. Read more: bit.ly/40JEaW9

More than 7.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to climb to nearly 13 million by 2050. Learn more about state policy approaches to improving Alzheimer's and dementia care in this brief: bit.ly/4dSkBmE

NCSL is excited to announce that Travis Eisenbacher, deputy chief economist in the Utah Office of Legislative Fiscal Analyst, as the recipient of the National Association of Legislative Fiscal Offices award! Read more about Eisenbacher here: bit.ly/4pkEoyD

Forty-two states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico have enacted legislation related to cellphone use in schools. See the list of state legislation related to cellphone use in schools that became law: bit.ly/4ypZQpZ

New York is the first state to impose a one-year moratorium on data centers to study the environmental and economic impacts of the power-hungry facilities. Read more: bit.ly/4bfJhn1