What an incredible start to the Colorado River Forum in Phoenix! 🌞 Legislators connected across state lines to tackle shared water challenges, capped off by an insightful session on Lower Basin Water Use & Conservation led by Zane Marshall (Southern Nevada Water Authority) and Patrick Dent

Day 2 of CSG West’s Colorado River Forum underway in Phoenix. Governor Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community briefed policymakers from the Colorado River Basin on need to work collectively to address water challenges.

Day 2 of the Colorado River Forum is in full swing...🌊 This morning featured dynamic presentations and discussions with: 💧 Dr. Kathryn Sorensen, Kyl Center for Water Policy for Water Policy, University of Arizona: “Water Banking: Framework and Fundamentals” 💧 Brenda Burman, General Manager,

🙏Grateful for the expertise shared by our speakers at the Colorado River Forum. Day 2 sparked meaningful discussions shaping the future of water, energy, and agriculture in the Basin! Afternoon highlights: 💧Colorado River Basin Energy Outlook: @Anna_Evans10 (Interwest Energy Alliance),

Congratulations to the 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award recipients from the WEST and across the nation! 👏

Great to see our friends at the CSG Justice Center leading important discussions on reentry, recidivism, and initiatives funded by the #SecondChanceAct!

Thrilled to spotlight Scott Raecker, leading a session on Civility and Ethics with the 17 newly elected Washington House members at the Capitol Building in Olympia.💡 Next week, we look forward to seeing Scott in Colorado Springs at CSG West’s Western Legislative Academy, where

Congrats, Howard Watts III!

Kicking off the 2025 legislative sessions with civility and leadership.🏛️ Yesterday, Scott Raecker, Executive Director of The Ray Center at Drake University and longtime faculty of the Western Legislative Academy, led a dynamic session on consensus building and negotiations with

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the individuals and families affected by the devastating wildfires in California. We stand with the state officials, first responders and countless heroes working tirelessly and courageously under these difficult circumstances. Your resilience

Kicking off CSG West's 2025 state visits this week at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise! Grateful to connect with WLA alumni, legislative leaders, & Idaho’s amazing legislative staff. Big thanks to Utah Sen. Todd Weiler for joining us! 🙌 Next up: 🟢 NM | Jan. 28–30 🟢 MT | Feb.

Check out our newly updated Criminal Justice Data Snapshots—available for all 50 states! We’ve created a one-stop resource with data about every major point in the criminal justice system to empower and inform decision-makers. Find your state’s data at bit.ly/CJData

Excited to announce that CSG West’s 78th Annual Meeting is heading to Jackson, Wyoming, this September 16-19! 🤠 Join us for dynamic lineup of policy discussions & an unforgettable time under the Western skies! Registration is now open: csgwest.org/events/78th-an… Wyoming Legislature

Thank you, New Mexico! CSG West just wrapped up its second state visit of 2025 at the Roundhouse, connecting with members, legislative leadership, and staff from the New Mexico Legislature. Always a pleasure! Next stop: Montana! We’re hitting the road again next week, Feb. 4-6. See you

Great to be back in Montana this week! Yesterday, we had a fantastic time reconnecting with Western Legislative Academy alumni at a luncheon in the capitol. Tonight, we're hosting Montana Legislature members for a reception in Helena after today’s session. Looking forward to it!

This week marks a special occasion as we convene the CSG Delegation to Mexico City! Over the next few days, our delegation will engage with Mexican and U.S. federal officials, as well as key stakeholders, to foster cooperation, strengthen cross-border relations, and identify

Join us this week for an important conversation on child welfare policy! CSG West is excited to partner with CaseyFamilyPrograms for a CSG West Legislative Exchange: Improving Child Welfare and Outcomes for Children and Families on March 7, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pacific. This

Next week, we'll cover the latest developments in federal funding and what they mean for states in a virtual webinar: "The Impact of Federal Spending on the States." Featuring CSG Executive Director/CEO David Adkins; Justin Theal, senior officer at The Pew Charitable Trusts; and

🚨Deadline extended! Know a state-elected, appointed or merit-based official who could benefit from a trusted leadership development experience? Nominate or encourage them to apply for the 2025 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship! 🗓New deadline: May 8