| | Big Ideas, High-Altitude Thinking: First Look at This Year’s Legislative Learning Labs | |
A favorite among attendees, CSG West’s Legislative Learning Labs return to this year’s Annual Meeting in Jackson, Wyoming, with timely topics and interactive discussions. These 50-minute sessions — led by sponsors in collaboration with subject matter experts — offer a unique space to spotlight pressing policy issues and encourage meaningful engagement among legislators and attendees.
We’re excited to share the first round of confirmed sessions for this year’s lineup — full descriptions are available on the annual meeting schedule.
| | Stay tuned — additional labs will be announced in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you in Jackson! | | | | Just Announced: Policy Tour on Wildlife Migration and Conservation | We are pleased to share that we have recently confirmed a special offsite policy tour for this summer’s CSG West Annual Meeting in Jackson, Wyoming, which will be hosted by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition. The tour will take place on Thursday, September 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. See below for a tour description – we hope you’ll join us! | | |
Connecting Landscapes: Policy Solutions for Wildlife Migration and Habitat Conservation in the West
Western states are home to some of North America’s most iconic wildlife and expansive migration corridors. As development, climate change, and land-use pressures increase, safeguarding these critical pathways and habitats is becoming a shared regional challenge. This tour will explore innovative, cross-jurisdictional approaches to protecting migratory routes and sustaining healthy ecosystems. Policymakers, scientists, and land managers will discuss data-driven tools, public-private partnerships, and legislative strategies that support wildlife connectivity while balancing infrastructure and economic development.
| | | | | Celebrating 50 Years of SGAC | |
CSG West is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our longtime partners at the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC)! Over the years, we've collaborated with SGAC on numerous events, united by a shared commitment to nonpartisan dialogue and diverse perspectives.
We’re excited to welcome SGAC to this year’s CSG West Annual Meeting in Jackson, Wyoming — and to share a special episode of its The Lobby podcast honoring SGAC’s 50th anniversary: “Leading Through Legacy: Insights from Past SGAC Presidents.” Hosted by SGAC Executive Director Beth Loudy, the episode features a compelling conversation with former SGAC presidents on the enduring impact of leadership in state government affairs.
| | | | Reentry Policy in Focus: Upcoming CSG Justice Center Virtual Discussion | |
The Future of Reentry Programs and Policy
Hosted by the CSG Justice Center
July 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific
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In today’s landscape, states have emerged as the true laboratories for reentry innovation. With recidivism costing states approximately $8 billion annually, bold state-led approaches are needed to reduce recidivism and increase access to employment, housing, and health care for people after incarceration.
In this virtual discussion featuring bipartisan congressional champions and state leaders, you will learn:
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- How the bipartisan Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 would create a framework for state innovation while providing critical federal support for reentry programs
- The latest trends in community supervision violations
- Proven strategies for implementing whole-of-government reentry programs and policies that result in measurable improvements
- How your state can support federal efforts, join the CSG Justice Center’s Reentry 2030 movement, and access resources to support data-driven reentry innovation
| | | This event is open to anyone but is intended for reentry leaders at the federal, state, and local levels inside and outside of government. | | |
Speakers:
- Marshall Clement, Director, CSG Justice Center
- U.S. Representative Carol Miller (R-WV)
- U.S. Representative Danny Davis (D-IL)
- Jessica Saunders, Director, Research, CSG Justice Center
- Jesse Kelley, Program Director, Reentry 2030, CSG Justice Center
- Lori Lewis, Assistant Division Director, Reentry and Educational Services, Missouri Department of Corrections
- Leslie Cooley Dismukes, Secretary, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections
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August 1
Application Deadline for CSG 20 Under 40
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September 2
Deadline for Applications to the 2026 CSG West Vice Chair Position
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September 16-19
CSG West 78th Annual Meeting
Jackson, Wyoming
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October 13-15
Legislative Council on River Governance (LCRG)
Sandpoint, Idaho
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November 12-14
Colorado River Forum
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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