Chapter 6: Legislatures

www.alec.org — Web site for the American Legislative Exchange, an influential conservative organization that drafts model legislation whose membership includes both legislators and private sector interests.

 

www.csg.org — Web site of the Council of State Governments, which provides training and information to state government officials.

 

www.ncsl.org — This Web site of the National Conference of State Legislatures includes a wealth of information about legislative structures and procedures as well as the major issues faced by legislators.

 

www.stateline.org — This news service site, sponsored by the Pew Charitable Trusts, has provided daily news about state government since January 1999.

 

www.stateside.com — Web site of Multistate Associates, a lobbying firm that keeps close tabs on politics and policy actions at the state government level.