2023 Legislative Forecast: Uncertainty Ahead | OAS Episode 177

Tim Storey, the CEO of NCSL, joined the podcast to talk about the 2023 sessions for state legislatures, when every legislature in the country will in session. While state budgets are in good shape, Storey notes that legislators have the same concern and uncertainty about a possible recession and ongoing inflation as everyone else and that likely will make them cautious in their spending plans. A big issue that touches every area of the economy from construction to schools is the workforce. Storey said he expects that will be a focus for many legislatures. In the health care area, mental and behavioral health are top of mind for many lawmakers, especially as those issue affect young people. The fentanyl crisis is also an issue sure to draw the attention of many legislators in 2023. We also discussed the legislative role as states implement myriad programs funded by the billions of dollars in federal aid under federal infrastructure and inflation reduction legislation.

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