The American Heart Association, a CSG private sector partner, shares the importance of providing emergency response instruction and encourages individuals to join the Nation of Lifesavers movement in support of CPR and AED Awareness Week. csg.org/2025/06/06/the…

Congratulations to the new CSG Justice Center Director, Marshall Clement! "For twenty years, Marshall has been an abiding force in growing the Justice Center, in fostering meaningful partnerships, in engaging state officials and other stakeholders, and in advancing the cause of building

Join CSG South this fall for their Policy Masterclass Series — a multi-day program that offers policymakers and staff an in-depth look at key topics for state government, as well as an opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow state leaders. csgsouth.org/policy-masterc…

Last chance to register online for #SLCAL2025 and submit proposed policy positions by Friday, June 27. A registration badge will be required for all official events to ensure the safety and experience of attendees; those without badges will not be admitted. ➡️ Register:

🚨Register by June 26 for the #Midwestern Legislative Conference, July 27-30, in Saskatoon! Don't miss out on policy sessions, speakers including former 🇨🇦 PM Stephen Harper & Yann Martel, site visits & more. See all information & register today: bit.ly/4hY03bm #2025MLC

We’re excited to announce Marshall Clement as our new director. During his nearly 20 years with the CSG Justice Center, he has identified and implemented bipartisan solutions that improve accountability, reduce recidivism, expand access to opportunity, and strengthen public

Read the CSG Justice Center Q&A with New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Briana Zamora, the newest member of the CSG Justice Center Advisory Board, as she shares her insights on the biggest challenges facing the criminal justice system today. csgjusticecenter.org/2025/06/17/new…

States are beginning to enact legislation that expands their child labor laws to specifically cover child influencers, requiring parents and guardians to establish trust accounts and allocate a portion of the earnings from content creation to it. csgsouth.org/policies/from-…

About one in five adults in rural America experiences mental illness. Last month, CSG South partnered with SEED to host a panel discussion titled Rooted in Resilience: Strengthening Workforce Mental Health Supports in Rural Communities. csgsouth.org/webinar-summar…

Former CSG Executive Director and @NAPAwash Fellow Carl Stenberg has long exemplified the spirit of state-led leadership. In this profile, he shares his path into public service and what continues to inspire his work. Carl remains a guiding voice in the field of public

North Dakota has officially begun a major modernization project with the launch of the ND Gateway, a portal where business owners can access government services through a simplified, one-stop user experience. govtech.com/gov-experience…

Today, the U.S. Senate voted 99-1 to remove the proposed moratorium on state artificial intelligence legislation from the reconciliation bill. We commend Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) for proposing an amendment to remove the proposed

Following an executive order, Minnesota is exploring how AI can be used to help combat fraud. statescoop.com/video/ai-to-be…

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, which manages state and federal grant funds, is implementing AI to help streamline processes on its mission to attract new businesses and revitalize communities. route-fifty.com/artificial-int…

Happy Fourth of July from your friends at The Council of State Governments! 🇺🇸 Together with our great states, we lead, serve and grow — united by a shared commitment to advance the common good.

Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced nearly $84 million in grants to increase the capacity of Registered Apprenticeship programs. @JFFtweets breaks down what this means for the states: info.jff.org/en-us/unlock-y…

📢 States are rethinking what reentry success means—and it’s more than just avoiding reincarceration. This new #Reentry2030 brief breaks down 5 measures (and dozens of metrics) every state should track to improve reentry and advance second chances: bit.ly/44vwPuY

North Carolina has joined a growing number of states banning cell phone use in classrooms following Governor Josh Stein’s signing of House Bill 959 into law last week. wlos.com/news/local/sta…