NBCSL | Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 5, 2013

NBCSL Statement on the Current U.S. Supreme Court Case of Shelby County vs. Holder and Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 15, 2013

Statement on the State of the Union Address

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.…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 1, 2013

Tennessee State Representative Joe Armstrong Elected as 10th President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators

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)…

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…