Press Releases

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)…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 20, 2012

NBCSL Applauds the Election of Senator Spencer Coggs to Serve as Milwaukee City Treasurer

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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 29, 2012

NBCSL Applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling to Uphold the Affordable Care Act

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.…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 30, 2012

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.…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 23, 2012

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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 6, 2012

NBCSL Mourns the Passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne

(Washington, DC) Representative Barbara W. Ballard (KS), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) issues the following statement of mourning regarding the death of Congressman Donald Payne.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 26, 2012

NBCSL Applauds President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address

Representative Barbara W. Ballard (KS), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, (NBCSL) issues the following statement regarding the State of the Union Address:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 22, 2009

The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Supports the Veterans’ Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act

Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - NBCSL President, Rep. Calvin Smyre (GA), applauds the Obama Administration’s efforts to improve health care for veterans. Today, President Barack Obama signed the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 24, 2010

The NBCSL mourns the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake in Haiti

(Atlanta, GA) State Representative Calvin Smyre (GA), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) issues the following statement: