NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

New electric transmission infrastructure is key to expanding and modernizing the nation's electric grid, but development has been stymied by significant challenges. Learn from this robust discussion of top state, federal and industry officials about stumbling blocks and possible solutions. Speakers include Adam Benshoff, Edison Electric Institute, Elizabeth Salerno, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Jennifer Murphy, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.

State legislatures are more interested than ever in preventing the spread of illegal gambling machines, which pose a threat to consumers who think they're getting a fair shake, but are often tied to organized crime and provide no state tax revenue. Explore how states are strengthening illegal gambling laws and working with law enforcement to crack down on this dangerous market. Speakers include John Adams, District Attorney, Berks County, Pennsylvania, and Rick Kalm, former executive director, Michigan Gaming Control Board.

On its face, the census-a once-in-a-decade count of everyone living in the United States-is an administrative and even sleepy affair. Not this decade! With political power and billions in federal funds on the line, states have a strong interest in ensuring they are counted accurately. Learn as experts break down the numbers to find out what we know so far from the census about our nation's fiscal and political fates. Speakers include Kathleen Styles, U.S. Census Bureau and Marcia Howard, Federal Funds Information for States.