Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2013
Statement on the Recent Oklahoma Tragedy
In the wake of the tornado that damaged the state of Oklahoma, NBCSL President Joe Armstrong (TN) issues the following statement:"Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 05, 2013
NBCSL Statement on the Current U.S. Supreme Court Case of Shelby County vs. Holder and Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators issues the following statement regarding current U.S. Supreme Court litigation surrounding Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Shelby County, Alabama…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2013
Statement on the State of the Union Address
NBCSL National President Joe Armstrong (TN) issues the following statement regarding the 2013 State of the Union Address: “On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, President Barack Obama delivered his fourth State…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 01, 2013
Tennessee State Representative Joe Armstrong Elected as 10th President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tennessee State Representative Joe Armstrong to serve as the 10th National President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL), an organization that represents over 600 legislative…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2012
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Announces Policy Forecast for 2013 State Legislative Action, Releases December 2012 issue of The Legislator
Black state legislators from across the country ratify 32 new policy resolutions to address the needs of the nation’s most under-represented and underserved. (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Just in time for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 07, 2012
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators Goes to the White House, Releases Official Statement on the Fiscal Cliff
Black state legislators from across the country lend official support behind President Barack Obama’s plan to avoid the fiscal cliff and aid middle class families Washington, D.C. – President Barack…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 12, 2012
NBCSL Mourns the Passing of former NBCSL President and Maryland State Senator Clarence Mitchell III
(Washington, DC) - Representative Barbara W. Ballard (KS), President of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) issues the following statement regarding the passing of Former NBCSL President (1979-85)…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2012
NBCSL Applauds the Election of Senator Spencer Coggs to Serve as Milwaukee City Treasurer
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) wishes to congratulate Senator Spencer Coggs on his election to serve as Milwaukee City Treasurer. Senator Coggs accomplished a monumental milestone by…