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Health
Improving Maternal Health Outcomes

Integration of midwives into the workforce can help increase the overall number of maternal health providers, improved birth outcomes for women and infants and increased patient provider choice.

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Map Monday: Water, Water, Everywhere?

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When temperatures soar, it’s time for sprinklers, swimming pools and trips to the closest body of water. Find out the percentages of land covered by water for all states and territories.
Fiscal

FY 2025 State Budget Status

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As of June 10, 30 states have enacted a budget. Sixteen of the states enacted a biennial budget during their 2023 legislative session.
Legislative Staff

Legislative Staff Institutional Essentials

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This unique NCSL program will provide newer legislative staff important perspectives and insights about their roles in supporting the legislative institution.

State Legislatures News

State Legislatures

The Laboratories of Democracy

As the first branch of government, state legislatures are the place ideas, policy and opinions intersect and provide Americans a direct voice in the nation’s democracy. NCSL is home to the most comprehensive information available on legislatures in the 50 states, territories and commonwealths. Start learning about the institutions now:

Demographics Partisan Composition Legislative Session Calendar