Big Week Ahead: Colorado River Forum + State Support for Second Chance Act & Insights on Student Cellphone Use

UPCOMING EVENTS

Shaping the West: Colorado River Forum Set for Next Week in Phoenix

CSG West is excited to host the Colorado River Forum (CRF) next week! Led by CRF Co-Chairs Nevada Assemblymember Howard Watts and Wyoming Senator Larry Hicks, this year’s forum will take place November 17–20 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Designed for leaders in agriculture, energy, and water, the annual forum brings together legislators from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming to discuss pressing issues and emerging opportunities in the Colorado River Basin.

CSG West looks forward to joining CRF attendees in the Grand Canyon State for a comprehensive dive into issues shaping the Colorado River Basin. Follow the link below to learn more about this year’s speakers and session topics.

COLORADO RIVER FORUM AGENDA

EVENT PAGE

News from CSG National

State and Local Organizations Unite in Support of the Second Chance Reauthorization Act

CSG, along with several leading national associations, signed a joint letter urging Congress to reauthorize the Second Chance Act (SCA). This bipartisan legislation strengthens and expands reentry programs, offering essential services like career training, housing, childcare, and treatment for individuals with behavioral health and substance use disorders.

In the letter, House and Senate judiciary committee leaders are encouraged to move forward with this vital legislation that empowers individuals, families and communities with resources to support the successful reintegration of those reentering society after incarceration.

Below, discover more about this important development and its implications for reentry support.

New CSG Report Highlights State Efforts to Disconnect Students from Cellphones and Enrich Student Learning

Across the nation, legislators are taking steps to reduce the usage of cellphones and other electronic devices in schools. States are seeing increased bipartisan support for these bills that are designed to create more focused learning environments.

CSG recently published a report highlighting state initiatives to manage electronic device use and prioritize student learning. Access the full report below.

Ending the Call: How States are Disconnecting Students from Cellphones to Reconnect with Learning

Join State Leaders at the 2024 CSG National Conference in New Orleans

Each year, CSG convenes state leaders from all three branches of government, subject matter experts, and private sector and community partners from across the U.S. to share ideas and explore solutions to the complex policy issues facing the states. Working with fellow state leaders from across the country and across the aisle, attendees of the CSG National Conference will learn from each other and build relationships to help solve problems and shape public policy.

The 2024 CSG National Conference will convene December 4-7 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Interested in attending? The conference agenda, registration information, and more details are available at the links below.

EVENT WEBSITE

CONFERENCE AGENDA

WHAT'S NEXT?

Western Legislative Academy

December 10-13

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Each year, state legislators from the western region are selected to participate in the Western Legislative Academy (WLA), a multi-day training experience focused on sharpening leadership skills needed to excel in a legislative environment. Faculty from academic, nonprofit, and legislative backgrounds engage class members in interactive sessions designed to provide a learning experience that expands understanding and fosters relationships.

The 53 members accepted to the WLA Class of 2024 will convene December 10-13 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Recognized as the premier training event for lawmakers in their initial four years of service, WLA has seen alumni ascend to key leadership roles, including presiding officers, majority and minority leaders, committee and caucus leaders, lieutenant governors, and members of the U.S. Congress.

View the WLA Class of 2024 roster here. For more information about the program, please visit the WLA website, or contact Will Keyes, Professional Development Manager, at wkeyes@csg.org.

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