A rebound in groundbreaking for homes in April suggested the housing market recovery was gaining some traction, even though permits for future building fell.

An expert panel recommended Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration approve the first over-the-counter HIV test, a kit that could quickly return results for consumers in the privacy of…

A Moment for Pause in the Case of Trayvon Martin

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators extends its deepest condolences to the family of Trayvon Martin. For parents, the grief caused by the loss of a child is unimaginable. And, the pain ripples beyond the family’s immediate community to touch us all.

Download PDF: March 30, 2012 Press Release 
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NBCSL Salutes the Election of Representative Darrin L. Williams to Serve as Speaker-designate of the Arkansas 88th General Assembly

On behalf of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, I wish to congratulate Representative Darrin L. Williams on his election to serve as Speaker-designate of the Arkansas 88th General Assembly, the first African American in Arkansas history to achieve this milestone.

Download PDF: March 23, 2012 Press Release 
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NBCSL Applauds President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address

The Press release for January 26th, 2011 is now available to view and download

Download PDF: January 26, 2012 Press Release
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