Crews install portraits of state capitol buildings ahead of the National Conference of State Legislatures annual summit on Aug. 4 in Boston. NCSL has asked the Trump administration to stop its review of state laws it says are overly burdensome on business. (Photo by Kevin Hardy/Stateline)

State lawmakers from across the country are asking the Trump administration to stop its review of state laws it says are overly burdensome on businesses.

Earlier this week, the National Conference of State Legislatures wrote to federal leaders, citing bipartisan concern about recent federal actions that, in its view, attempt to undermine the authority of state governments.

“Our members have raised concerns that the federal government does not pay close enough attention to the state impact of their deci

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