NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

Extended drought in many states and increased pressures on water resources have resulted in competing demands and concerns for future water availability. As an important water user, the agricultural sector can play a key role as water stewards and can benefit from resilient practices. This webinar will explore innovative agricultural practices and other policy options that states are considering in the face of water scarcity.

Legislative staff can be part of situations where two sides are locked in a conflict, and they need to help resolve it. This hands-on workshop is designed to teach staff to apply the principles of negotiation to help explore creative ways of delivering solutions to conflicts in ways that can help all sides feel satisfied.

The American Community Survey (ACS), from the U.S. Census Bureau, is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation and your communities. The ACS is the nation’s only source for local estimates on 40-plus topics relating to language, education, commuting, employment, veteran status, income, poverty, health insurance … and so much more. It provides new yearly data for one-year estimates for larger areas and five-year estimates for small local areas. Learn how to access and use the latest release (2021 and 2017-2021) in your work.