Meet The Co-Chairs of the New

Wildfire and Disaster Preparedness Committee

Join their discussions at the CSG West Annual Meeting

Senator David-Brock Smith

Oregon

“I am honored to co-lead this vital committee and to work with fellow Western legislators to identify effective strategies for reducing the impact of wildfires in our region.”

Assembymember Howard Watts

Nevada

“As another fire season approaches, it is essential that we improve coordination with federal agencies and other stakeholders to enhance disaster preparedness and response efforts.”

Upcoming Events

Tomorrow!

Get to Know Your Regional Office--CSG West!

Friday, April 4

11:00 AM Pacific

Join the new legislator webinar series designed to equip recently elected lawmakers with key insights for success.To register, email data@csg.org from your state email and include your name, state, and title.

In the News

In Memorium: The CSG West community sends its deepest condolences on the recent passing of former Washington House Speaker Frank Chopp.
Retiring: Longtime Hawaii Rep. Gene Ward Retiring from Hawaii Legislature

Highlights From Oregon and Alaska!

Oregon

Left to Right: Carol Suzuki, Deputy Chief of Staff, OR Senate President Robert Wagner’s Office; Shilpa Patel, CSG West policy analyst; OR Senate President Robert Wagner; and Edgar Ruiz, CSG West director.

We are deeply grateful for the warm welcome across the West. Meaningful discussions with state leaders, members who have provided invaluable insights into states’ priorities.

Left to Right: Jess Bonham, Senator Daniel Bonham, Representative Bobby Levy; Carol Suzuki, Deputy Chief of Staff, OR Senate President Robert Wagner’s Office.

Alaska

Left to Right: AK Senate President Gary Stevens; and Edgar Ruiz, CSG West director.

Left to Right: Jonathan, Lennartz, CSG West Communications Specialist; AK Representative Alyse Galvin, 2024 CSG West WLA Class President; and Edgar Ruiz, CSG West director.

CSG 2025 Leadership Opportunities

“By far, the best training I have had in any training, any legislative engagement work I’ve done with anybody, with any association, bar none, was the Western Legislative Academy, and that’s saying something."

-Oregon Senator David Bonham

Applications are due this month!

Promise--It's short and super easy!

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CSG Henry Toll Fellowship

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CSG 20 Under 40 Award

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