National Conference of State Legislatures

In this issue of #CapitoltoCapitol: 9 Things to Know About the Proposed SAVE Act, Insights on SNAP Funding, Supreme Court Updates and more. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YaudQM

States get to choose the name for their Medicaid and children’s health insurance, or CHIP programs, which provide health coverage for low-income children, people with disabilities, long-term care and more. Scroll through or learn more in this week's #MapMonday: https://bit.ly/3FNxUpo

Join NCSL CEO Tim Storey for a special discussion on the evolving relationship between the United States and Ireland, with a focus on the deepening ties between their legislative institutions. Featuring Ireland’s new Minister for the Irish Overseas, Neale Richmond, this webinar will explore the Minister’s vision for engaging with Irish communities abroad and strengthening transatlantic collaboration. Register now: https://bit.ly/3DP71AR

Congress and some states have set their legislative sights on preventing noncitizen voting; U.S. elementary and middle schoolers fall further behind in reading, show little change in math skills; and legislators gather to discuss their health workforce priorities. Also, wolves have been a flashpoint of political and public debate, but wolverines are a whole different animal.

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Improving math proficiency is paramount in many states following another round of concerning national assessment results. Join us as we look more closely at math proficiency across the country, discuss the importance of early math learning, and explore new math assessment tools for early learners. Register now: https://bit.ly/3DLE3lf

The U.S. House is expected to consider the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act this week. The bill would amend the National Voter Registration Act to require voter registration applicants to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections. Read more: https://bit.ly/4j147aW

Each year, the NCSL staff professional associations recognize among their membership two legislative staff or agencies who made outstanding contributions to their legislatures and to the staff association. Learn more and nominate a colleague: https://bit.ly/3LbjMp4

The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress shows discouraging trends in how well fourth and eighth graders read and do math, Harvard education professor Martin West says in NCSL’s “Hot Topics in Education” virtual series. Read more: https://bit.ly/3FTANoq

A one-time pharmacist and now clerk of Marion County, Ore., Bill Burgess grew up with a love of history and a need to make a difference in the world. This profile highlight is part of the Election Conversations series, created to highlight the work election officials and legislators are doing to improve election policy and administration in the U.S. Learn more about Bill here: https://bit.ly/3Y3HMRU

Colorado lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation (SB 24-171) last summer to reintroduce the North American wolverine to the state’s high-elevation habitats. Read more: https://bit.ly/41MvQGO