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To educate and inspire our nation’s current and future state legislative leaders to excellence, without regard for party, politics, or ideology.

EDUCATION INSPIRATION EXCELLENCE
EDUCATION INSPIRATION EXCELLENCE

Professional Development for Our Nation’s Leaders

SLLF is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to professional development for our nation’s current and future state legislative leaders. Our constituency includes Speakers of the House, Senate Presidents, Majority Leaders, Minority Leaders, and Leaders Pro Tempore.

ALL legislative leaders, regardless of their party, politics, or ideology, share a common set of values which include respect for the institution of the state legislature, and a commitment to strengthening that institution. Read more >>

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New Speakers Orientation
Washington, DC
February 14-16, 2025

Exclusive program for newly elected Speakers of the House!

Plan to join newly and recently elected Speakers of the House in the nation’s capital for an exclusive leadership development and networking program. Connect with seasoned speakers and industry experts, gain insights for your new role, and build a supportive network of peers who understand the unique challenges of your position. Registration is by invitation only.

Coming Up

SLLF Spring Leadership Summit
Gettysburg, PA
April 24-26, 2025

Learn from the past to build a more united future.

Join your fellow legislative leaders from across the country in Gettysburg. This conference will focus on reflecting upon one of the most divisive periods in American history—the Civil War. By examining the events that led to this national crisis and the subsequent efforts to reunite the country, we will take away valuable lessons to guide our present-day leadership. Registration is by invitation only.

2025 Events

What Legislative Leaders Say

“I am a better legislator and a better person as a result of my involvement with SLLF.”

Jan Jones, House Speaker Pro Tempore, Georgia

“SLLF programs always make me think about and sincerely try to improve my own leadership skills and always exceed my expectations. My hope is that every legislator has the privilege of attending an SLLF summit!”

Steve Yeager, Speaker of the Assembly, Nevada

News Room

SLLF Gives Back 2024

By |December 18, 2024|

By Thom Little, Ph.D. In September 2020, during the darkest days of the Covid-19 pandemic, my mother turned 80 years old. A few weeks before, she had read an article [...]

The Day After (2024 Edition)

By |November 4, 2024|

By Thom Little, Ph.D. This blog was originally posted following the 2016 elections and then again following the 2020 elections. In light of the division, bitterness and anger that has [...]

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