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[NCSL @NCSLorg]

Congratulations to all the newly elected NCSL officers!

President: Assistant Senate Majority Whip Barry Usher, MT
President-elect: Majority Leader Bob Duff, CT
Vice President: House Speaker Matt Huffman, OH
Staff Chair: Aurora Hauke, AK
Staff Vice Chair: Matt Gehring, MN

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Montana State Senator Barry Usher and California Assemblywoman Cecilia Aguiar-Curry came together to highlight the power of bipartisanship and NCSL's role in protecting the independence of legislatures.

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Do you know who your state liaison is? Here's your chance to meet your NCSL state liaison for a "State Meet and Greet" coffee hour. For more info, download the new NCSL Roll Call app. #NCSLsummit

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NCSL CEO Tim Storey issued the following statement following reports of the shootings of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses.

[Amber Widgery @BurdellWidgery]

Celebrating all #mtleg staff this week. Thank you for all you do and for helping make a fun video to celebrate your colleagues across the country!

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Today, we celebrate #LegislativeStaff Week with a special video spotlighting some of the dedicated professionals who serve in our nation's capitols!

To all legislative staff: Thank you for your hard work and service!

Check out more ways to celebrate: https://t.co/AWDGinOnqD

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On Mondays (and EVERY DAY!), we give high fives to our amazing #LegislativeStaff nationwide! ✋✋✋✋✋

Recognize a colleague in your state capitol today: https://t.co/AWDGinOnqD

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Every day, #LegislativeStaff work behind the scenes to support the work of legislatures. This week, NCSL celebrates your important contributions.

Here’s what’s happening: https://t.co/AWDGinOnqD

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NCSL is celebrating 50 years of strengthening the legislative institution and supporting the people who make it work.

Join us in Boston Aug. 4-6 for the 2025 NCSL Legislative Summit.

Register today: https://t.co/CVUN0ltqD7 #NCSLsummit

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Growing public awareness of backlogs in testing sexual assault evidence kits has prompted states to work toward eliminating their inventories.

Read more: https://t.co/PU6JPCSWq5

[Marc A. Levin 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @MarcALevin]

Greatly enjoyed the opportunity to co-present with the terrific @LiselPetis and @BurdellWidgery at Louisiana Public Safety Summit today hosted by @ebrcjcc!

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Law enforcement agencies across the country are increasingly encountering and adopting technology equipped with AI. As AI rapidly develops, policy aimed at promoting responsible use and education for law enforcement agencies will evolve.

Read more: https://t.co/JbPjfPfsao

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Celebrating 50 years of bipartisan advocacy, the 50th Anniversary Edition of the State Legislatures Magazine highlights the legislative strengthening movement, legislator and staff profiles, 50 key milestones, and more.

Read it here: https://t.co/6VbRqDZ8Sb #NCSL50

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Lawmakers in 2025 will also continue efforts to improve prison oversight and conditions, reduce barriers to reentry, and address the behavioral health crisis.

Here’s a look at what might be in store for 2025: https://t.co/FOLIX4ORUU #NCSLForecast

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NCSL has partnered with Arnold Ventures to develop a database of significant state law enactments related to community supervision, also known as probation and parole.

Learn more: https://t.co/dPuQxr9e97

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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

[Montana Senate Republicans @MTSenateGOP]

Senator Barry Usher has been elected Vice President of @NCSLorg, the bipartisan national organization serving every state legislature in the country.

Usher will ascend to president of NCSL in 2026.

Congratulations, Senator Usher! Montana proud.
#mtleg #mtpol

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Good morning from Louisville! We're on our way to the Kentucky Convention Center, where thousands of legislators & legislative staff will be gathering for three whole days of learning and networking.

Keep updated with #NCSLsummit as we bring you live posts from the conference.

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See you in Louisville!

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SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: Vikki Wachino is the founder and executive director of the Health and Reentry Project, an initiative to improve the health of people returning to communities after leaving jails and prisons.

For more info or to register: https://t.co/JbJoOZ0DWq #NCSLsummit

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Crime often grabs the headlines, but what's really going on? Join NCSL and speaker Alex Piquero in Louisville to discuss how statistics, trends and accurate data can help inform policymaking.

For more info or to register: https://t.co/JbJoOZ0DWq #NCSLsummit