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NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

The NCSL Video Resource Center is a collection of recorded webinars accessible for on-demand learning.

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General Session: Education Funding: Feast and Famine

Schools are flush with federal, state and local funds to recover from the pandemic, but the outlook for the economy is uncertain and the federal funds run out in 2024. How can states and districts navigate what lies ahead? Education finance experts offer advice on how to best to plan for the future.

Two Secretaries, One Goal: Strong Elections

Each state runs elections differently, but none compromise on the paramount goal of accuracy. Hear from two secretaries of state from opposite ends of the political spectrum on how they maintain and ensure free, fair and accurate elections in their respective states. Spoiler: There are more similarities than you think!

The Risks and Rewards of Higher Education

Higher education can mean higher pay down the road. But as college costs have risen and completion rates remain stagnant, the decision to pursue a degree carries some risk. Learn how prospective students can navigate the higher education marketplace to get the most bang for their buck, and how these insights might inform state and federal policymaking. Speakers include Mamie Voight, Institute for Higher Education Policy and Sandy Baum, Urban Institute.

A Deep Dive Into Unemployment Data: Takeaways for States

The impact of COVID-19 on the labor force has been unprecedented, with jobless numbers not seen since the Great Depression. Learn more about how COVID-19 impacted the labor force, state unemployment systems and demographics and discover ways to build back a workforce and unemployment system that is better prepared for the next recession. Speakers include Michelle Evermore, U.S. Department of Labor.

Everything You Need to Know About This U.S. Supreme Court Term

The Supreme Court's last year has been unlike any other. The justices dialed-in to hear oral arguments on the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act and a Voting Rights Act case, among others. Learn about the hottest cases for states decided this term along with a discussion of changes and trends on the court. Speaker: Lisa Soronen, State and Local Legal Center.

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