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Learn about the people, policies and politics of America's state legislatures with NCSL's three podcasts: "Our American States," "Across the Aisle" and the special limited series "Building Democracy."

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This episode explored mental health and behavioral health in the workplace, including the role of employers and legislators in helping people facing mental health conditions.

Our guests included Julie Hocker, assistant secretary for Disability Emplo... more

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As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, NCSL gathered a trio of experts to discuss the origin stories of their states.

Our group included Tim Powers, chief technology and outreach ... more

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Our focus on this podcast is enhanced wage records and the role they can play in helping states better understand their workforce, evaluate job training programs and show the return on investment for various educational programs.

Collecting enhanced... more

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Prehospital blood programs that allow emergency responders to administer blood at the scene to trauma victims are drawing increased attention from state lawmakers. A technique with origins on the battlefield, these military methods have made their wa... more

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Julie Hocker
Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
U.S. Department of Labor
Episode: Mental Health and the Workplace | OAS Episode 264 | May 17, 2026
Curtis VanderWall
Representative, Michigan
Michigan House of Representatives
Episode: Mental Health and the Workplace | OAS Episode 264 | May 17, 2026
Tim Powers
Chief Technology and Outreach Officer, Alaska Legislature
Alaska Legislature
Episode: As July 4 Anniversary Approaches, We Remember Some State History | OAS Episode 263
Paul Smith
Clerk of the House of Representatives, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Legislature
Episode: As July 4 Anniversary Approaches, We Remember Some State History | OAS Episode 263
Pev Squire
Professor of Political Science
University of Missouri
Episode: As July 4 Anniversary Approaches, We Remember Some State History | OAS Episode 263
Paul Famolari
Assistant Executive Director for Employment, South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Episode: Using Wage Records to Help Workers | OAS Episode 262
Erica Groshen
Former Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Senior Economics Advisor at Cornell ILR
BLS, Cornell University
Episode: Using Wage Records to Help Workers | OAS Episode 262
Jonathan Morrison
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Federal Government
Episode: The Lifesaving Potential of Prehospital Blood | OAS Episode 261
Randi Schaefer
Former Army trauma nurse with program implementation experience
Independent/Former Army
Episode: The Lifesaving Potential of Prehospital Blood | OAS Episode 261

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Ed Smith
Host of Our American States

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As July 4 Anniversary Approaches, We Remember Some State History | OAS Episode 263
Q: What marked Alaska's path to statehood and its constitutional design?
Alaska pursued the Tennessee Plan, held a 1955 Constitutional Convention, elected shadow senators and a representative to DC, and crafted a concise, resource-focused constitution that centralized authority and preserved public wealth for Alaskans.
As July 4 Anniversary Approaches, We Remember Some State History | OAS Episode 263
Q: How did Missouri move from territory to state, and what role did the 1820 Missouri Compromise play?
Missouri organized a rapid territorial government and then drafted a Constitution in 1820, which was promoted swiftly and later shaped by the Missouri Compromise, balancing slave and free states as the Union expanded.
As July 4 Anniversary Approaches, We Remember Some State History | OAS Episode 263
Q: Tell us about New Hampshire before 1776 and what made its early governance unique.
New Hampshire developed its governance around land grants and a local, evolving sense of independence that diverged from Massachusetts, with a provincial legislature operating under a dual-patent system before a formal state constitution emerged.
Using Wage Records to Help Workers | OAS Episode 262
Q: Paul, could you start out by telling us a little bit about South Carolina's experience with enhanced wage records and what questions lawmakers were trying to answer?
SC pursued SOC codes and hours worked to better understand workforce skills, tie graduates to labor demand, and assess return on investment of degree programs. The initiative began with a legislative act in 2023, implementation in 2024, and a strong emphasis on educating the business community and ensuring data confidentiality.
The Lifesaving Potential of Prehospital Blood | OAS Episode 261
Q: What is the state legislative role in prehospital blood programs, and what policy options do lawmakers have?
The episode outlines three main areas—scope of practice, blood supply, and funding. Legislatures can clarify authority to allow paramedics to initiate or store blood, convene and coordinate blood supply across hospitals and trauma centers, and provide funding via appropriations, grants, or trauma system funds to start or expand programs.

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The show centers on state-level governance, policy implementation, and legislative processes, often featuring policymakers, researchers, and advocacy specialists who explain how laws get shaped, funded, and overseen. Episodes frequently explore oversight mechanisms, Medicaid policy, energy and infrastructure, education, and the practicalities of implementing complex statutes across diverse states. A notable strength is bringing together practitioners and researchers to translate technical policy topics into actionable insights for legislators and staff, with regular attention to emerging issues like data centers, distributed energy resources, and workforce dynamics. Listeners likely gain a practical understanding of how state governments op... more

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