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“The first day we launched @ASP the site had over 1M+ views. To date we've had 10,000 people register to vote through our sight.” 🎙: Co-Founder @MarkKassen at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow #NCSLbc for updates. | #Election2020
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@NCSLorg offers a state-specific comparison of #EarlyVoting policies in state elections. bit.ly/2RXZIek | #NCSLelection #Election2020
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“I think an engaged electorate is what makes government function properly. Politics is engaged, captivating, magnetic. It just needs a better mechanism to connect folks." 🎙: @ASP Co-Founder @ChrisEvans at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow 👉🏻 #NCSLbc for updates.
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On September 15, @NCSLorg sits down with @ASP Founders @ChrisEvans, @Markkassen & @JoeKiani on their pioneering efforts to connect Americans & elected officials. Join us at @NCSLorg Base Camp 2020. bit.ly/31S97Zo | #NCSLbc
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MN will have the only legislature under divided control in the entire country. Something that hasn't happened since 1914 ow.ly/d5Lu30mwPi7 #NCSLelections #ElectionDay
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Now, more than ever, Americans need A Starting Point. Tune into our live updates from #NCSLbc discussion with @ASP Co-Founders at 2:45pm ET. | ncsl.org
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"@ASP provides direct access to elected officials. It’s their words. It’s unedited. You can remove at least one bit of skepticism when it comes to politics." 🎙: Co-Founder @ChrisEvans at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow #NCSLbc for updates.
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@ChrisEvans, @MarkKassen & @JoeKiani will share their mission connecting elected officials with their communities through @ASP, a video-based civic engagement platform, at @NCSLorg Base Camp 2020. bit.ly/31S97Zo | #NCSLbc
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Thats correct, @jaketapper! In addition, @NCSLorg's #SameDayRegistration resource also explains ✔︎ how to ensure security, ✔︎ potential costs & ✔︎ effect on voter turnout. See below. ⤵️
Jake Tapper 🦅
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Did you know 21 states and DC have same day and Election Day voter registration? Meaning you can vote today even if not previously registered? More here: ncsl.org/research/elections-…
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How can state policymakers better connect with their constituents? @ASP Founders @ChrisEvans, @MarkKassen & @JoeKiani sit down with us at @NCSLorg Base Camp 2020 on Sept. 15. Reserve your seat for this conversation: bit.ly/31S97Zo | #NCSLbc
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Let’s look back at @NCSLorg’s Base Camp 2020, where Captain America’s @ChrisEvans expanded on civic engagement through ‘@astartingpoint’: bit.ly/3nHTwpl | #NCSLmag
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Now, more than ever, Americans need A Starting Point. Follow our conversation below as we report from #NCSLbc 2020 session with @ASP Co-Founders. | ncslcommunities.org/s/lt-eve…
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In a conversation with @ASP's Chris Evans and Mark Kassen, NCSL CEO Tim Storey spoke about how many national legislations we know today, such as the affordable care act, were based on state legislation. In this case, a Massachusetts law. Read more: bit.ly/3DKVX4Y
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NCSL congratulates Rep. @AnnaForFlorida on her 2022 Public Leadership in the Arts Award from the @Americans4Arts. Rep. Eskamani accepted the awarded on behalf of herself and a bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers: @CarlosGSmith (D), @jaytrumbull (R) and @JayerWilliamson (R).
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"@ASP started as a 'Part One' of our plans - a way to break down common questions to elected officials." 🎙: Co-Founder @ChrisEvans at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow 👉🏻 #NCSLbc for updates.
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"We hope @ASP becomes a go-to method when speaking to policymakers, to hold elected officials to their beliefs. You should be able to defend your beliefs." 🎙: Co-Founder @ChrisEvans at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow 👉🏻 #NCSLbc for updates.
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"You always try to think what you can do with your platform - how we can help. The hope is to activate engagement, create a landscape of competing ideas." 🎙: @ASP Co-Founder @ChrisEvans at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow 👉🏻 #NCSLbc for updates.
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#PressRelease: STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO @POTUS & CONGRESS: RE-OPEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NOW. Full Statement: ncsl.org/Portals/1/Documents… #NCSLinDC #GovernmentShutdown
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"The idea of Republicans & Democrats answering the same questions - it’s the best thing I’ve seen come out of this technology. The first I’ve seen to create stability & a bipartisan dialogue." 🎙: @ASP Co-Founder @MarkKassen at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow 👉🏻 #NCSLbc.
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It’s beginning to look a lot like 🎄 in our State Capitols! 📸 Kentucky State Capitol. Share your Capitol holiday festivities by tagging us @NCSLorg. We would love to spread the cheer!
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"The thing we’re here to do is demystify lawmakers. So as state legislators, you’re critical. You’re at the kitchen table. We’d love to have our state legislatures involved with @ASP." 🎙: Co-Founder @MarkKassen at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow 👉🏻 #NCSLbc for updates.
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Congratulations to all the newly elected NCSL officers! President: Speaker Pro Tempore Brian Patrick Kennedy (D) President-elect: Senate President Pro Tempore Wayne Harper (R) Vice President: Rep. Marcus Evans, Jr. (D) Staff Chair: Sabrina Lewellen Staff Vice Chair: John Snyder
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As of 2021, 20 states & D.C. have implemented same-day registration. How may this impact the upcoming #ElectionDay? bit.ly/3CIEtCD | #NCSLelections
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#NCSL 2018 President Sen. @DebPetersForSD (R-SD) passes the gavel to 2019 President Sen. @ToiHutchinson (D-IL). #NCSLsummit
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"Come to our site, we’ll make this site even better for state legislatures, and get state policymakers involved.” 🎙: @ASP Co-Founder @JoeKiani at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow 👉🏻 #NCSLbc for updates.
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"When @MarkKassen came to me, I loved the idea of @ASP, the idea of active engagement. I had prior experience in Washington, D.C. that was helpful for the team." 🎙: @ASP Co-Founder @JoeKiani at @NCSLorg's Base Camp 2020. Follow 👉🏻 #NCSLbc for updates.
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The nation’s youngest state legislators set their sights early. None of them were even out of college when they got elected. Meet Rep. @DavidMoralesRI from Rhode Island, the nation's youngest Latino legislator. Read more: bit.ly/3V4P197 #RIleg
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Congratulations to the NCSL's new Staff Vice Chair Sabrina Lewellen! Lewellen serves as deputy director and assistant secretary of the Arkansas Senate and has over 19 years of legislative service, including 14 years in senior management. Press release: bit.ly/3cVr9mO
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After yesterday’s legislative elections, five legislative chambers flipped from Republican to Democratic ow.ly/d5Lu30mwPi7 #NCSLelections #ElectionDay
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Take 30 sec. to hear from #NCSL President, Sen. @DebPetersForSD (R-SD), on what to expect at the 2018 #NCSLsummit!
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Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has been selected as the 50th president of the National Conference of State Legislatures. Vos will serve for the remainder of the 2022-2023 term, which ends in August. Congratulations, @SpeakerVos! Press release: bit.ly/3QCa15x
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Congratulations to Betsy Theroux, @NCSLorg #LegislativeStaff Achievement Award recipient for the Legislative Information and Communication Staff (LINCS) ncsl.org/legislators-staff/l… | #NCSLbc
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Since 2014, @jacquebland has served as the director of communications for the West Virginia Senate, overseeing the chamber’s media relations. Congratulations on receiving the Legislative Information and Communications Staff #LegislativeStaff Achievement Award, Jacque!
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Congratulations to all the newly elected NCSL officers! President: Sen. Wayne Harper President-elect: Rep. Marcus Evans, Jr. President emeritus: Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy Vice President: Sen. Barry Usher Staff Chair: John Snyder Staff VC: Lonnie Edgar IPSC: Sabrina Lewellen
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Sara Kalaoram is an accomplished government strategist currently serving as chief of staff to Nevada Speaker @SteveYeagerNV. Congratulations on receiving the Leadership Staff Professional Association #LegislativeStaff Achievement Award, Sara!
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As part of a #NCSLsummit precon meeting, state legislators are hearing from lived experts on the often-negative impact of institutional placements of youth and young adults in public and private congregate care facilities. Thank you @ParisHilton for being part of the discussion.
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Congratulations to NCSL #LegislativeStaff Recipient John Snyder from the Research, Editorial, Legal and Committee Staff Association! Thank you, John for all your work in Kentucky! Read more about the 2023 LSAA recipients here: bit.ly/46R2w2j
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With the post-pandemic health care workforce stretched to its limits, state legislatures are in search of solutions. Interstate licensure compacts have emerged as a reliable means to add some depth to local labor pools. Read more: bit.ly/49XfkFS
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"The reason we have the Voting Rights Act is to ensure districts couldn't be drawn in a way which undermines power of voters of color. These protections aim to reflect, not dilute, their vote," says @kellycward, President of @DemRedistrict. Follow our Conversation. ⤵️ | #NCSLbc
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#NCSLelections Update | Democrats have retained control of the Colorado House. #Elections2022 #Midterms2022
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#NCSLelections Update | Democrats have retained control of the Colorado Senate. This is the second chamber NCSL characterized as competitive to be called for either party. No competitive chambers thus far have changed hands. #Elections2022 #Midterms2022
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Partisans from across the political spectrum agree: Elections are vital. Attendees heard from @cstewartiii, @BrennanCenter, @BPC_Bipartisan, @honestelections & @RSI on topics ranging from voter registration list, mail voting, post-election audits and more. #NCSLsummit
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.@NCSLorg – with @NatlGovsAssoc, @CSGovts, @NACOtweets @ICMA, @USMayors & @leagueofcities – urges #Congress to support state & local governments with additional, flexible fiscal relief. ncsl.org/documents/statefed/… | #StateandLocalRelief | #NCSLinDC
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#NCSLelections Update | Democrats retained control of the New Mexico House, one of the chambers NCSL characterized as competitive going into election night. #Elections2022 #Midterms2022
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PRESS RELEASE: Tim Storey Named New Executive Director of the National Conference of State Legislatures (@NCSLorg). Full Release: ncsl.org/press-room/tim-stor…
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Congratulations to Idaho House Speaker Scott Bedke (R), who has just been officially named the 49th president of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) at the annual Legislative Summit in Denver. #NCSLsummit Bedke succeeds Hawaii House Speaker Scott K. Saiki (D).
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Good morning from Indy! #NCSLsummit
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#NCSLelections Update | Legislative absenteeism just became a big no-no in Oregon—voters approved a citizen initiative that will disqualify state legislators from re-election if they have 10 or more unexcused absences from floor sessions per year. #Elections2022 #Midterms2022
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#PressRelease: NCSL Welcomes New Leadership Officers Elected at NCSL Legislative Summit. #NCSLsummit ncsl.org/press-room/ncsl-wel…
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Staff Spotlight is a #NCSLnews series, created to highlight legislative staff and their role in the legislature. Today, we are highlighting W. LaMont Rainey, legal counsel in the Nebraska Legislative Research Office. #NCSLStaffSnapshot #NEleg More: bit.ly/3KImnG5
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#NCSLelections Update | Incumbent Gov. Dan McKee (D) wins another term in Rhode Island. #Elections2022 #Midterms2022
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A legislator by day and wrestler by night, Rep. @DavidMoralesRI (D-Rhode Island) shares why he entered the political and wrestling rings. Watch his full interview here: bit.ly/3RlcYtF
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Strong Elections, Strong States: Attendees here are learning about three of the many policy areas where legislators can secure elections: establishing voter list maintenance, combatting misinformation & implementing clear guidelines for ballot security. #NCSLsummit #NCSLelections
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#NCSL announces 2018-2019 Leadership. Official Press Release: ncsl.org/press-room/ncsl-wel… #NCSLSummit
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#NCSL welcomes its 2018 officers. We look forward to your efforts in achieving state excellence. #NCSLsummit
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Legislators & Leg. Staff hear from @RobertEnlow of @edchoice & @kevinpchavous of @AFTunion on #SchoolChoice policies for states. #NCSLsummit
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We've landed in @VisitMA! We're looking forward to seeing our Legislators & Legislative Staff shortly! #NCSLsummit
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The Senate’s bipartisan agreement provides states w/ a $150 billion Corona Virus Relief Fund for state, local & tribal governments. We've broken it down. bit.ly/2xurRCI | #NCSLinDC | #COVID19
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How statutes are constructed has a direct effect on how the courts interpret them. Honored to have @SupremeCourtGA Justice Charles Bethel, also a former legislator, with us today to share his insights on how the court interpret laws. #StaffHubATL
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Will Robinson has played an integral role in making Oklahoma’s state budget more transparent as deputy director of the Senate Fiscal Division. Congratulations, Will, on receiving the National Association of Legislative Fiscal Offices #LegislativeStaff Achievement Award!
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As part of NCSL's #LegislativeStaff Week, we are selecting a few shoutouts to spotlight each day. Here's a shoutout for Jack Dudley from Minnesota! #MNleg Thank you @LizBoldonMN for submitting! Have someone in mind for a 'shoutout'? Submit yours today ➡️ bit.ly/44hXyKB
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The @NCSLorg National Legislative Security & Services Association #LegislativeStaff Achievement Award is presented to: 🏆 Tim Hay, Sergeant at Arms, Florida Senate 🏆 David Sauceda, Sergeant at Arms, Texas House of Representatives bit.ly/2yJgHYo #NCSLsummit
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NCSL welcomes Speaker Pro Tempore Brian Patrick Kennedy as its 52nd president!
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.@CharlieCookDC, venerable political analyst and founder of the Cook Political Report (@CookPolitical), shares his forecast for the 2022 midterm elections in front of a packed room at #NCSLsummit. Charlie noted he's been observing national elections for 5⃣0⃣ years!
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The National Conference of State Legislatures thanks outgoing NCSL president and Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker @repvos for his leadership this past year, and especially for his work and dedication to NCSL's 7,386 legislators and 30,000 legislative staff! #NCSLsummit
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#NCSLelections Update | Democrats have retained control of the Maryland House and Senate. Maryland becomes a new trifecta with voters electing Democrat Wes Moore as incoming governor. #Elections2022 #Midterms2022
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"As of 2020, Republicans control 52% of state legislative seats & 60% of state legislative chambers." Full Article via @BusinessInsider: businessinsider.com/how-coro… | #NCSLnews

The coronavirus crisis is drastically changing the battle for state legislatures and could comple...

Thousands of state legislative are seats up for grabs in 2020. Everything from public policy to post-census redistricting hangs in the balance.

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The @NCSLorg Leadership Staff Section #LegislativeStaff Achievement Award is presented to: 🏆 Aurora Hauke, Chief of Staff & Legislative Budget and Audit Committee Aide, Alaska Legislature bit.ly/2Ku8nB7 #NCSLsummit
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In total, three-fourths of states have governors and legislatures of the same party, a sign that ticket-splitting may be waning nationwide. bit.ly/36kPnlj | #NCSLelections
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Women make up nearly 40% of #NVleg, with #VT and #CO close behind. Full breakdown of women in legislatures here bit.ly/2lc6JqN
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In our #NCSLblog: At least 14 women will serve as the presiding officer of a state chamber next year, an increase from 9 women presiding in 2018. #NCSLwomen bit.ly/2EvB0fX
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“The policies we create in the legislature send the signals to the industry on whether to invest in our state or not” says Assem. @LVchrisbrooks (NV). #NCSL #SLmag bit.ly/2FIZ9x4
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#NCSLelections Update | Democrat Phil Ensler won in the Alabama 74 House district. #Elections2022 #Midterms2022
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What is an acceptable form of #VoterID for constituents in the 34 states requiring some form of identification? More Details: bit.ly/18Szn2n #NCSLelections
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Living Legend @DollyParton performs "Coat of Many Colors" and her hit "Try" at the 2019 #NCSLsummit in Nashville, TN. bit.ly/2yivjNY
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PRESS STATEMENT | @GentryJJ, SC Senate Counsel, becomes the @NCSLorg Staff Chair the 2021 #NCSLsummit. ncsl.org/press-room/ncsl-wel…
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With the post-pandemic health care workforce stretched to its limits, state legislatures are in search of solutions. Interstate licensure compacts have emerged as a reliable means to add some depth to local labor pools. Read more: bit.ly/49XfkFS
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From our family to yours, here’s a message from @NCSLorg President, @SpeakerVos (WI):
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#NCSL President, Sen. @DebPetersForSD (R-SD), welcomes Legislators, Staff and attendees to @Lacity, California for the 44th Annual #NCSLsummit. ncsl.org/meetings-training/l…
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All but two legislatures, Pennsylvania and Virginia, continue to be under single-party rule. Meanwhile, the number of state legislatures with opposite-party governors is at a historic low and the number of veto-proof majorities is up. More: bit.ly/3RQ73d4 #NCSLelections
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#NCSLelections Update | In the first two flips of this year's elections, control of the Minnesota and Michigan legislatures have gone to the Democrats. #elections2022 #midterms2022
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NEW | In 2020, 36 states & D.C. introduced more than 700 bills addressing police accountability. Utilize @NCSLorg’s first-of-its-kind statutory database to track actions by state & policy area: bit.ly/39W9Ywr | #NCSL
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Join us in celebrating the 2021 #LegislativeStaff Achievement recipients, to be recognized at @NCSLorg Base Camp 2021. 🏆: LaMont Rainey, NB Legislative Research Office Full Recipient List: ncsl.org/legislators-staff/l… | #NCSLbc
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#NCSL would like to congratulate our new President-Elect, Senator Peters (SD) elected @ the #NCSLSummit
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A warm welcome from former NCSL staff chair and 2022 #StaffHubATL state host @mwigton9!
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#NCSLelections Update | Tennessee and Vermont both vote to remove language allow slavery as punishment from their constitutions. #Elections2022 #Midterms2022
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Speaker Announcement: Aaron Huff (@aarondhuff) is principal of Benjamin Bosse High School in Evansville, Indiana and is the President of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (@NASSP). To learn more about the #NCSLsummit: bit.ly/3U6qr7O
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What issues might legislators need to address related to post-election #audits? ✔️ Are audits required? Are they voluntary? ✔️ What type of equipment is used? ✔️ How many races will the audit include? Full Q & A: bit.ly/36mBalm | #Election2019 | #NCSLelections
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Congratulations to NCSL #LegislativeStaff Achievement Award Recipient Bradley Murfitt, who serves as the sergeant-at-arms for the Montana House! Thank you, Bradley, for your service in Montana! Read more about the 2023 LSAA recipients here: bit.ly/46R2w2j #MTleg
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Are you here at the 2024 Legislative Summit? Don't forget to use #NCSLsummit to share your experience!
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#California @ASM_Irwin (D-CA) talks 'drones' w/ panel incl. @GregoryMcNeal, @pepperdine professor & @AirMapIO Co-Founder, @gawherry of @WorkerDrones, & Basil Yap of @NCDOT. #NCSLsummit
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Martha Wigton, Georgia House Budget & Research Office Director, Elected Staff Chair for NCSL. #NCSLsummit bit.ly/2YZYKTZ
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See you in Louisville! #NCSLsummit
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Congrats to our new #NCSL leadership! bit.ly/2aNZP7v
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Our Early Education members discuss successes & challenges in P-3 in their home states at the #NCSL "SPREE" Working Group today. #NCSLsummit ncsl.org/research/education/…
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Are you here at the 2022 Legislative Summit? Don't forget to use #NCSLsummit to share your experience!
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Congratulations to Tanya Lieberman, @NCSLorg #LegislativeStaff Achievement Award recipient for the Research, Editorial, Legal and Committee Staff Association (RELACS). ncsl.org/legislators-staff/l… | #NCSLbc
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One way to maintain election accuracy is to perform a post-election audit. Jennifer Morell (@votinggeek) from @TheElectionsGrp explains how states can ensure accurate election results by developing better safeguards. Want to learn more? bit.ly/3nrHV2c #NCSLelections
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Congratulations to Bernadette McNulty, @NCSLorg #LegislativeStaff Achievement Award recipient for the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries (ASLCS) ncsl.org/legislators-staff/l… | #NCSLbc
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#NCSL will host Living Legend @DollyParton at the 2019 #NCSLsummit on Monday, August 5 in Nashville, TN. Dolly will speak on her @dollyslibrary program. Full Details: ncsl.org/meetings-training/n…
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