Press Releases

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…

(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.…

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…

(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.

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:

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…

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