September 2021 | Issue 1
Updates & Announcements
Early Registration Rates Extended
The Deadline for discounted registration rates has been extended through September 9 - be sure to register soon to take advantage of the savings.

Housing at the host hotel is currently full, but the DoubleTree Hotel is offering discounted rates to meeting participants through September 9.

Meeting registration and online hotel reservations can be completed by visiting the Annual Meeting pages of our website. We look forward to seeing you in Colorado Springs!
Last Call for CSG West Vice Chair Applications
Interested in applying your leadership skills to support regional collaboration, information sharing, and professional development in the western region? Be sure to submit your application by the September 14 deadline. Click below to learn more about the position and selection process.
Legislative Council on River Governance - New Chair Announcement
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Oregon Senator Bill Hansell on being elected as the new Chair of the Legislative Council on River Governance (LCRG). With years of experience in the legislature, as well as a member of the LCRG, we look forward to working with him to keep the conversations about the future of the Columbia and Snake River basins going!
Member Resources
Justice Counts Unveils New 50-State Scan of Criminal Justice Data
As part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Justice Counts initiative, researchers from Recidiviz and The Council of State Governments Justice Center conducted a comprehensive review of corrections and jails data. Through a national dashboard, state specific data is provided for collective, as well as detailed review. Click below to learn more.
U.S. Supreme Court Updates & Discussions
The state and Local Legal Center (SLLC) is hosting a series of virtual sessions providing updates and facilitating discussion on various aspects of U.S. Supreme Court cases and their relevance to state governance. Topics include an annual preview of upcoming cases, a deep dive into two election related cases, and a review of administrative and environmental cases. Click below to learn more about these three sessions and how to register.
The State of the Climate
Released each summer, the State of the Climate is an annual summary of the global climate published as a supplement to the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. Compiled by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Centers for Environmental Information, the report is based on contributions from scientists from around the world and provides a detailed update on global climate indicators, notable weather events, and other data collected. Click below to learn more.
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