July 2021 | Issue 1
Member Updates
Workforce Development Leadership
Each biennium CSG West officers identify policy areas important to the region and establish committees tasked with facilitating information exchange, disseminating research, and providing opportunities for members to develop shared solutions. Committees are lead by co-chairs who provide bipartisan perspective to issues facing the region and we invite you to learn a little more about them, and the perspective they bring to their work. 
CSG West Vice Chair Applications Open
Through collective leadership, the CSG West Officers lead the organization's efforts to support regional collaboration, information sharing, and professional development. For those interested in applying their skills as an officer, we encourage you to submit an application by the September 14 deadline! Click below to learn more about the position and selection process.
Supreme Court Updates
U.S. Supreme Court Case Reviews
This term, the U.S. Supreme Court decided two big cases involving states, along with several other cases relevant to state governance. The Affordable Care Act case was a narrow 7-2 decision while the Voting Rights Act was broader with a 6-3 decision. Provided by State & Local Legal Center (SLLC), this article provides summaries of five cases including issues such as the of sentencing juveniles, regulating pharmacy benefit managers, and student athlete pay. To read the full report, click below.
Arizona Voting Requirements Upheld
In Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, the U.S. Supreme Court was asked to consider whether elements of Arizona's voting laws stood in violation of the Voting Rights Act. The Court's findings offered five non-exhaustive factors with which to determine whether voting is equally open and, when applied to Arizona's rules, the majority determined that neither the out-of-precinct rule nor the ballot-collection law violates the Voting Rights Act. To learn more, click below.
Charity Donor Disclosure Requirement Struck Down
Under current California law, charities must provide donor lists to the state Attorney General based on specific monetary parameters. Several charity organizations sued the state alleging that this practice violated the First Amendment and in Americans for Prosperity v. Bonta, the U.S. Supreme Court, by a vote of 6-3, agreed. To learn more, click below.
Upcoming Events
Cultural Orientation in the Refugee Resettlement Process
Join us for our second information session on refugee resettlement, hosted in coordination with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), on July 30 at 11am (PDT). Continuing the conversation, this session will focus on the area of predeparture orientation, also referred to as cultural orientation.

Register to join us through the link below.
Great Conversations Ahead: Join Us at the Annual Meeting
Did you know that in the late 1800's Colorado Springs bore the nickname of "Little London"? Join us for the upcoming Annual Meeting to learn even more during a schedule packed with member driven conversations. Session topics and speakers are being confirmed daily, so be sure to check out the schedule page for more information. After that, jump over to the registration page to claim your spot!
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