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Policymakers from the Columbia River Basin Convened in Richland, Washington
Washington Senator Claudia Kauffman, the 2024 chair of CSG West’s Legislative Council on River Governance (LCRG), hosted Columbia River Basin policymakers in Richland, Washington, from September 9–11.
Issues presented and discussed during the meeting included:
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- Columbia River Basin Project & The Odessa Groundwater Replacement Project
- Columbia River Treaty: Preliminary Agreement on Amendments
- Six Sovereigns Agreement
- Preservation and Conservation of Salmon
- Fisheries Activities and Updates by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- 6-PPD Legislation and Roundtable Discussion
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CSG West Resolution on Harmonizing State & Provincial Approaches to Invasive Species (AIS,) Prevention and Mitigation, and Canine Inspection Demo
- The Future of Energy on the Columbia River
| Follow the link below for forum takeaways from the 2024 LCRG! |
Oregon Representative Ken Helm (left,) Washington Senator Claudia Kauffman (foreground,) and fellow Western legislators tour the Ice Harbor Dam generators during the 2024 Legislative Council on River Governance. Photo by Jackie Tinetti. |
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Reminder:
CSG West Legislative Exchange on Women's Health
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California Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Author: AB 2467 — Health Care Coverage for Menopause
Melinda Morimoto
Senior Benefits Director, Genentech
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The CSG West Health Committee will host a virtual Legislative Exchange on Women’s Health on Wednesday, November 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific.
The discussion will focus on research and legislation surrounding menopause and perimenopause. Currently, 75 million U.S. women are in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause—with 6,000 more women reaching menopause each day. Even though half the U.S. population will eventually experience menopause, menopause research has long been underinvested in and overlooked.
There are too few research, awareness, education, and outreach programs specifically focusing on menopause and mid-life women’s health issues. Further, only 30 percent of U.S. residency programs offer a formal menopause curriculum, and 80 percent of OB/GYN residents admit to being ill-prepared to discuss menopause.
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Please join us for an engaging conversation about the future of women’s health.
To secure your seat and receive programming updates, please register below.
If you have any questions, please contact Shilpa Patel at spatel@csg.org.
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Share Your Insights: Help Shape Western Governors’ Housing Initiative | The Western Governors’ Association (WGA), under the leadership of their chair, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, has launched their Building Resilient and Affordable New Developments in the West (BRAND West) initiative. With a focus on expanding access to housing in western states, the initiative will examine strategies to address housing availability and affordability and foster smart, sustainable development throughout the West.
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To help execute the BRAND West initiative, WGA released a survey designed to identify: (1) the current landscape of the housing market in western states; (2) key issues for governors to address in expanding housing access; (3) best practices in housing planning and development; (4) federal policy areas for possible WGA advocacy; and (5) potential participants or organizations interested in contributing to the initiative.
CSG West invites members to share their insights to guide the implementation of the BRAND West initiative and address the West's broader housing efforts. Contribute your feedback by completing the survey linked below.
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Colorado River Forum
November 18-20
Phoenix, Arizona
| CSG West will host the Colorado River Forum (CRF) November 17-20 in Phoenix, Arizona. Be sure to save the date! This annual forum brings together legislators from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as other key stakeholders, to review and discuss issues and opportunities related to the Colorado River Basin. Issues of study and discussion this year will include: | The Current State of the Colorado River System Hydrology | Water Use, Re-Use, Recycling, and Conservation in the Desert | Current Status of Post-2026 Operating Guidelines | 2026 and Beyond: Key Considerations for Future Governance | Irrigated Agriculture in Arizona: This is How We Do It | Tribal Water Right Decisions Impacting the Colorado River | Additional information is available at the CRF website. Registration information can be found HERE. For additional questions, please contact Jackie Tinetti, Policy Analyst, at jtinett@csg.org. | |  |
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Western Legislative Academy
December 10-13
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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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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