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Community violence intervention (CVI) programs focus on individuals who are most at risk for gun violence, offering support through trusted community members, mental-health services, and conflict mediation.

This issue isn’t just about language, it’s about dignity and equal opportunity.

By leveling the playing field, SB 598 will expand access to safer pain management options, reduce opioid dependence and help curb addiction before it starts.

I’m excited to share that NHCSL’s 23rd Annual Summit will take place on November 20th-23rd in Oklahoma City. I hope to see you all there!

Making and fostering connections between state legislatures and Spain was at the forefront of the agenda as members of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators traveled to Spain in May.

The semaglutide shortage is over, but the illegal, unsafe, and venal exploitation of the American public by drug compounders masquerading as pharmaceutical companies continues. Let’s look at the facts.

In states with laws requiring secure storage, there has been a measurable decline in gun-related suicides and injuries.

No matter what proactive or reactive bills you choose to back during the next legislative session, keep in mind that you have us, NHCSL, to support you throughout the process, be a sounding board, share what has worked or not in other states, and have your back in all aspects of the legislative process.

Addressing this crisis requires a comprehensive approach that includes increasing Hispanic representation in the healthcare sector, improving educational and professional pathways, and implementing policies that remove barriers to care. By taking these steps, we can create a healthcare system that is more inclusive, equitable, and effective for all Americans.

Since 1980, cervical cancer rates and related deaths have decreased significantly. However, this stride in our country’s public health has not been experienced equally across all communities. Latinas are still 36% more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer and 30% more likely to die from it compared to non-Hispanic white women.

In states with laws requiring secure storage, there has been a measurable decline in gun-related suicides and injuries.

As the U.S. Hispanic population continues to grow and diversify, so too does the need for more representation at all levels of government.

No matter what proactive or reactive bills you choose to back during the next legislative session, keep in mind that you have us, NHCSL, to support you throughout the process, be a sounding board, share what has worked or not in other states, and have your back in all aspects of the legislative process.

Last month, in a pivotal moment for immigration policy, President Biden announced executive action that extends work permits and expands protections for DACA recipients and undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.

For the past six years, NHCSL has urged state legislatures to implement legislation that ensures minimum due process and robust safeguards for voter roll management.

In 1989, state Senator Larry Trujillo (CO) recognized the crucial need to create a space where Hispanic state legislators could come together. Now, 35 years later, there are more than 450 of us in over thirty-seven states and Puerto Rico.

While we can’t prevent natural disasters, we can prevent the suffering they cause. SBP shrinks the time between disaster and recovery through five interventions: BUILD efficiently; SHARE our model with other organizations; PREPARE home and business owners through resilience training; ADVISE municipal and state officials; and ADVOCATE for policy changes and improvements to the disaster recovery industry.