NCSL Legislative Video Resource Center

Gain one more tool in your productivity toolbox when you hear from renowned NCSL trainer Curt Stedron, as he explains the concept behind and how to use the ABCDE Method to increase not only personal but also office-wide productivity. Then hear from Heather Koszka, capitol office director for California Senator Brian Jones (R), as she explains how she was inspired by Stedron's presentation of the method and how she has adapted and implemented the ABCDE Method on multiple levels in her office.

The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the “The Navigable Waters Protection Rule,” which updates the federal definition for a “Waters of the United States,” more commonly referred to as a WOTUS.​ The now final rule outlines four clear categories of jurisdictional waters that would be considered a WOTUS, significantly reducing the number of waters under federal jurisdiction. Join us as we learn a bit about the new rule, and how states are responding.

The costs to states resulting from the treatment of infectious diseases are impressive. Hear about cost-effective prevention strategies and insights from states that have effectively implemented them. Speakers include Charlie Severance-Medaris, NCSL, Sara C. Zeigler, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Representative Alex Valdez (D-Colo.) and Delegate Matthew Rohrbach (R-W.V.).