Press Room Dedication and Reception
NCSL named its press room after John LaPlante, Jr.  John was a political columnist, news bureau director, and college professor in Baton Rouge, who spent more than three decades covering Louisiana state government and politics.

Election Fraud and the Debate Over Voter ID
NEW ORLEANS - Many state legislatures have considered voter ID laws this year. A new Supreme Court decision upholding Indiana's requirement of a photo ID to vote guarantees that more state legislatures will consider the issue in 2009. Listen to find out what the broader implications of the Court's decision could have.

Auditing Election Results
Many states are considering comprehensive audits to review how officials run elections. Legislatures should consider how to best structure election audit programs and whether they are worth the effort.
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Community Health Centers
Community health centers care for 15 million people at more than 5,000 locations across the nation. About 40 percent of their patients are uninsured. Take a look at the role these centers provide in caring for the nation's most vulnerable populations; their capacity for serving as medical homes; and how they cared for the community during and after Katrina.

Improving Child Health
This meeting for state policymakers focused on treatment and services for children with birth defects and developmental disabilities. Legislators learned from national and state experts and had an opportunity to share their own experiences.