State Legislative Experts Available for Comment Following State of the Union Address

1/28/2003

From: Bill Wyatt, 202-624-8667, or Gene Rose, 303-856-1518, both of the National Conference of State Legislatures

News Advisory:

The nation's leading state policy experts from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) will be available to comment on any proposals affecting states that the President may unveil during his State of the Union address.

NCSL is the bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the states, commonwealths and territories.

NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues and is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of the states in the American federal system.

To speak with a policy expert on Wednesday, Jan. 29, following the State of the Union, contact:

-- Bill Wyatt, NCSL Public Affairs Manager, Washington, D.C, office Phone: 202-624-8667; Pager: 866-444-6530 -- Gene Rose, NCSL Public Affairs Director, Denver office Phone: 303-856-1518; Pager: 866-444-6531