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Hochul Picks State Senator Brian Benjamin as Lieutenant Governor Gov. Kathy Hochul chose Mr. Benjamin, a state senator from Harlem, to fill the second highest-ranking role in New York’s government.… Read More

Georgia manufacturing, technology sectors could see massive boost in 5G economy, report says Top industries in Georgia are poised to benefit from 5G, the next innovation in the wireless communications… Read More

Georgia House Rep. Mickey Stephens of Savannah dies at age 77: 'A man of quiet strength'   Georgia House Representative Edward "Mickey" Stephens, D-Savannah, died Saturday after an extended illness… Read More

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Issues Statement on the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lamar Davis, NBCSL Communications Director Phone: 501.993.1283 Washington,… Read More

More than 100 State Legislators Descend on Washington, D.C. to Call for Voting Rights Protections  (Press Release)   More than 100 State Legislators Descend on Washington, D.C. to Call for… Read More

Black Legislators Strategize Against Voter Suppression Laws NASHVILLE, TN —“I believe it’s going to be Black folks–particularly Black elected officials–that are going to have to step up to save our… Read More

NBCSL Mourns the passing of Mrs. Audrey B. Hunter, Mother in Law of NBCSL Past President, Rep. Gilda Cobb Hunter (SC) A Visitation is planned for 5:30 – 6:30PM for… Read More

The U.S. Surgeon General Is Calling COVID-19 Misinformation An 'Urgent Threat' With about a third of adults in the U.S. still completely unvaccinated, and cases of COVID-19 on the rise, the U.S.… Read More

Alabama state lawmaker Vivian Davis Figures’ house is shot 23 times in early morning attack Police in Mobile, Alabama, are searching for someone who shot up the house of Alabama state Senator… Read More

U.S. Department of Education Releases More Than $3 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Children with Disabilities States receive additional Fiscal Year 2021 funding to support Individuals with… Read More