NICD State Legislative Program

We change state legislative culture by #buildingtrust, increasing #civility, and supporting bipartisanship around the country. Proudly housed at @NICDInstitute.

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We headed to the last frontier to facilitate workshops for Alaska's House and Senate. Legislators built mutual trust and chatted with our team about the nation's only bipartisan governing majorities. We even saw the Northern Lights! Read more from AK here: https://t.co/7P2sxV2mJk

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We spent some fantastic time presenting at CSG South's CALS gathering in Tennessee last week! The legislators heard three presentations on how to engage today's stark political divides effectively. Read more from the presentations here: https://t.co/Y3yPTXbgFj

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Congratulations to Layla and to the entire Future Caucus team for this recognition of their incredible work!

We're glad to stand alongside Future Caucus in empowering state legislators to be more civil, collaborative, and bipartisan.

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‼️ Layla Zaidane is on the #TIME100NEXT list ‼️

This honor reflects her leadership and the power of a movement: 1,900+ young lawmakers working across party lines, bridging divides, and delivering results for their communities. 🔗 https://t.co/W4PIxYM6JH

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See Idaho State Senator Melissa Wintrow call for us all to recognize that is much more that unites us than divides us #BetterThanThis

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Former Maine State Senator Roger Katz adds his voice to the many elected officials who agree that we are #BetterThanThis

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Former Speaker Koppelman also wrote an eloquent piece advocating for a more civil and constructive political dialogue in all our lives. Read his words here: https://t.co/pWKk6krqeN

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Watch former North Dakota Speaker Kim Koppelman share that we are #BetterThanThis:

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Hear from Vermont Rep. Mike Mrowicki standing against political violence because we are #BetterThanThis:

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Today we'll be sharing videos of current and former State Legislators participating in the #BetterThanThis campaign to demonstrate that for every American willing to engage in political violence, there are thousands who condemn it. We encourage you to share your voice as well

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NICD mourns the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, a powerful champion of promoting open discourse over violence. Read NICD's full statement on this abhorrent act of violence here: https://t.co/mLG0CSgLkq

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If you agree that we must stand unequivocally opposed to political violence, record a video sharing your views here: https://t.co/mLG0CSgLkq

At times like this, we must all stand together and say that we are #BetterThanThis.

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We were glad to be back in Georgia with legislators participating in this year's GLLI sessions! Facilitators led freshman legislators in the Building Trust Through Civil Discourse workshop. Then, freshmen and experienced legislators each participated in negotiation exercises.

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"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hortman and Hoffman families and their colleagues in the Minnesota Legislature. While we offer prayers, we will also continue our work promoting civil discourse and collaboration as the only means of settling our differences,” @KeithGAllred.

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Legislative sessions are off to a start in dozens of states! Next Generation was in Rhode Island last week to show the best ways to legislate effectively and collaboratively

The warm session brought elected officials together in discussion and practice. More updates to come!

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A statement from @NICDInstitute's, @KeithGAllred: The United States has inaugurated its 47th president. As polarization continues to swell, each transfer of power occurs under increasing strain. Still, our republic continues to demonstrate that it is stronger than the challenges.

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Next Generation is proud to have worked with the new members of the South Carolina House in November, and we’re so glad to see that the impacts of that workshop continue.

Read Speaker Smith’s praise for the workshop below:

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Next Generation recently brought a workshop and skills-building exercises to new members of the Connecticut House. These Reps grew their capacity for collaboration over the course of the sessions.

Plus, they already knew the best spot for a good photo. More updates coming soon!

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Just before Thanksgiving, Next Generation had the privilege to work with new members of the South Carolina House to build the skills and experiences necessary to work together for all South Carolinians.

Stay tuned for more news from SC and across the country!

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Today, the National Institute for Civil Discourse remembers those lives lost and the many more impacted 23 years ago.

#September11 #NeverForget

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Next Gen’s Legislative Liaison Dr. Thom Little recently facilitated workshops for Fellows in the NC Institute For Political Leadership! Participants got to engage with each other in simulated budget negotiations and ethics scenarios. Read more here: https://t.co/R5ARWRGhrj