NCSL's Top 10 Issues in 2008: Immigration

by Meagan Dorsch

Our special podcast series of the top 10 issues facing state legislatures next year continues with a look at immigration policies. Ann Morse, director of NCSL's Immigration Policy Project, explains in today's podcast (3:26) why this issue has remained such an important one for the states.

States debated and approved a record number of bills on the subject last year, while Congress and the administration failed to reach any agreement. Morse summarizes the key areas state looked this year and what is expected for 2008.

Read our press release for the complete list of top 10 issues for 2008. You can also listen to our first podcast on state budgets. (7:06)