Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the recent tornadoes and storm damage in our mid-Western states. While centered in the small towns of Oklahoma, the damage…
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators issues the following statement regarding current U.S. Supreme Court litigation surrounding Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Shelby County, Alabama…
On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, President Barack Obama delivered his fourth State of the Union address and provided all Americans—from layperson to legislator—a strong policy outlook for our country’s future.…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tennessee State Representative Joe Armstrong to serve as the 10th National President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), an organization that represents over 600…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, December 20, 2012
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Just in time for next year’s state legislative sessions, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) releases 32 policy resolutions ratified by over 600 Black state…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 7, 2012
Washington, D.C. – President Barack Obama joined the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) at a private White House meeting on Tuesday, December 4, to discuss the fiscal cliff…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, October 12, 2012
(Washington, DC) - Representative Barbara W. Ballard (KS), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) issues the following statement regarding the passing of Former NBCSL President (1979-85)…
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) wishes to congratulate Senator Spencer Coggs on his election to serve as Milwaukee City Treasurer. Senator Coggs accomplished a monumental milestone by…
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. NBCSL President, Representative Barbara W.…
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.…