The Fall Forum of NCSL's Standing Committees examine federal issues and how they affect the states, as well as  develop NCSL's advocacy positions before Congress and the administration. Like legislatures, the Standing Committees are structured to allow free and open debate, and every one is welcome to attend. 
Check out multimedia from this year's Fall Forum in
 in Tampa, Fla. More    

NCSLU enables you to receive information and training through your computer at your convenience. There are a wide range of e-learning tools that dramatically expand NCSL's ability to deliver professional development programs to state legislatures. More

The annual Legislative Summit is the largest and most substantive meeting of its kind in the nation. The event brings together legislators, staff and others interested in public policy experts for informative sessions on critical problems, talks from nationally renowned speakers and training developed specifically for the needs of today's lawmakers. Legislators also vote on policies here that  guide the advocacy efforts of the Conference.  Make plans today to join your legislative colleagues this year  in Chicago, Ill., August 6-9, 2012. More

Legislative Staff Professional Development Seminars give staff with similar careers the opportunity to come together and share common problems and solutions in one of NCSL's 10 professional organizations for legislative staff. More