NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

President Biden signed the bipartisan $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law on Nov. 15, 2021. The bill was approved by House on Nov. 5 and in the Senate in August 2021. NCSL discusses the bill in-depth during this informative webinar.

This 90-minute webinar will build on sessions from the Seattle convening, diving deeper into child and youth protective factors. Attendees will learn from and engage with presenters on the Strengthening Families and Youth Thrive frameworks and policy options to aligned with this research. Both frameworks are evidence-informed approaches to increase child and youth well-being and reduce the likelihood of adverse experiences and outcomes. Following the presentation, you will have opportunities to discuss the content with other fellows and NCSL staff. Presenters: Francie Zimmerman, senior associate, Center for the Study of Social Policy and Michael Lutton, intern, Center for the Study of Social Policy.

Molecular biologist John Medina, author of the bestseller “Brain Rules,” collaborated with NCSL on a series of three-minute videos exclusively for NCSL members.

“Governing With the Brain in Mind—Brain Rules for Lawmakers” provides insights about leadership, power, stress, humility and more—all through a state legislative lens.

Legislators and legislative staff, please log in to watch this series.