LINCS Newsletter: The Voice
June 29, 2026
Updates From the Legislative Information and Communications Staff Association.
NCSL LINCS UPDATE
Updates From the Legislative Information and Communications Staff Association.
NCSL LINCS UPDATE
In this newsletter: Discover must-attend PDS and Summit sessions, explore how Utah’s award-winning website is improving public access and celebrate the 2026 LINCS Legislative Staff Achievement Award winners.
PDS Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss!
Attendees can look forward a blend of insightful sessions, networking opportunities and captivating tours of the New Mexico state capitol building and Supreme Court, providing a firsthand look at the heart of New Mexico’s governance.
- Meeting Storytellers Where They Are
- Command the Crisis: A Tabletop Simulation for Legislative Communicators
- It’s as Simple as ABC: A System to Increase Personal Productivity
- Strategies for Advising Decision Makers and Communicating Complex Topics
Must-See Summit Sessions for Legislative Staff
Explore a full lineup of sessions focused on professional development and topics relevant to legislative staff.
- July 27 | Spotlight on NCSL's Professional Staff Associations
- July 28 | LINCS Roundtable
Utah Legislature's Website Receives 2026 NCSL Online Democracy Award
NCSL has named the Utah Legislature's official website the recipient of the 2026 Online Democracy Award, recognizing the platform for strengthening public access to government and improving citizen participation. The Utah Legislature's website earned recognition for its intuitive and well-organized design. The committee praised the site's accessibility features.
Congratulations to the 2026 LINCS Legislative Staff Achievement Award Winners!
The Legislative Information and Communications Staff are thrilled to congratulate Tim Powers, chief technology and outreach officer, Alaska State Legislature and Mikayla Gruber, communications deputy director, Illinois House of Representatives, for their accomplishments.
📅 Upcoming NCSL Events
Virtual Events
July 9 | What's the Latest on Redistricting?
In-Person Meetings
Jul 27-29 | NCSL Legislative Summit, Chicago
Meet Nora
Meet Nora, the new AI-powered NCSL Online Research Assistant trained exclusively on NCSL-produced research. Nora is here to make your workday smoother by fetching expert-vetted, nonpartisan resources on just about any state policy topic you can think of. Nora is available to legislators and legislative staff only.
About the LINCS Professional Staff Association
LINCS provides professional development, networking, training and more. Please visit NCSL Groups to access the latest information and connect with your communications colleagues from all 50 states!
