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Legislative Staff Services
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Top 12 for 2012: January 2012
It's a full agenda for states in the new year as they tackle tough issues in a difficult economy. These 12 promise to rise to the top. More
The Thicket: Federal Court Rejects Legislative Privilege Claim
Earlier this week a federal district court judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the Texas Legislature to hand over documents that it had withheld in a dispute over redistricting maps. More
Self-Assessment Guide for Legislative Staff Agencies
The guide is a new survey instrument that can provide insights about strengths and improvement opportunities in your staff group and provides links to the survey tool. More
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Legislative Staff Organizations, Networks and Coordinating Committee
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Media Access in the Legislature
 The issue of credentialing members of the media has remained a topic of discussion in several states. Bloggers and social journalists continue to fill seats once held by traditional newspaper reporters. LINCS members have provided data on how legislatures provide media credentialing. More
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Top 12 Issues of 2012
Each year, NCSL develops an annual list that examines some of the most pressing and important topics on state legislative agendas. The Top 12 of 2012 is not meant to cover every topic or issue states will tackle during the upcoming legislative session, but rather to highlight some of the program areas and issues that will command the attention of policymakers. More
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New Laws
 A host of new laws--from making it a crime to sell a live animal on any street or in any parking lot, to honoring law enforcement officials killed in the line of duty with a special medal--become effective Jan. 1, 2012. More
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2012 Presidential Primary Calendar
 Presidential candidate nominating events -- primaries in some states, and caucuses in others -- begin in Iowa on January 3, 2012 and end in Utah on June 26, 2012. This year's "Super Tuesday" falls on March 6, when 14 states will hold presidential primaries or caucuses. More
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