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State and Local WIC Agencies Awarded Grants Through CSG Program |
This week, CSG announced the recipients of its WIC Special Project Innovation grants, which are aimed at helping state and local USDA-FNS Women, Infants, and Children agencies improve the application process for families. The grant recipients receive funding for innovative projects over the course of two years and will work closely with CSG and its partner, the Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition. |
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Apply Today or Nominate for the CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award |
Young leaders increasingly play a major role in state capitols. CSG recognizes their notable accomplishments and achievements with its 20 Under 40 Leadership Award, presented annually. Applications and nominations are open for the 2021 award program. Learn more about who is qualified and how to apply or nominate someone for this recognition. |
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Webinar: COVID-19 Occupational Licensing Policy |
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, states enacted more than 400 emergency occupational licensing provisions in 2020. These provisions sought to reduce barriers to occupational licensure caused by office closures, social distancing provisions and the increased strain on health care systems. Join CSG for a free webinar on March 17 to explore what has been most effective in lowering barriers and increasing health care capacity. |
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Justice Briefing Live: Calculating Corrections Costs |
The CSG Justice Center will host the live briefing, “Calculating Corrections Costs: The High Stakes of Probation and Parole,” on March 11 at Noon ET. This is the first in the Justice Briefing live event series and will bring together experts from across the U.S. to explore the challenges states face with probation and parole, the critical impact of people returning to prison for supervision violations and successes that mirror the progress projected by the new Course Corrections Cost Calculator. |
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Register Today: Utilizing Workshare Programs During Economic Downturns |
Workshare programs, also known as short-time compensation, allow businesses to temporarily reduce employees’ hours, rather than resorting to layoffs, during economic downturns. This virtual program from CSG South/Southern Legislative Conference on March 17 will provide an overview of worksharing, how it has been used during the current economic downturn and what actions states can take to utilize such programs in the future. |
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SLLC Supreme Court Midterm |
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2021 docket is set for the 2020-21 term. Many new cases of interest to states have been added, ranging from a takings case to a case involving college athlete pay. Join a virtual discussion on March 18 with featured speakers including Dan Geyser, Alexander Dubose & Jefferson’s Supreme Court chair; Matthew Littleton, Donahue, Goldberg, Weaver & Littleton; and Sarah Harris, a partner in Williams & Connolly’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice. |
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Emergency Management Leaders Explore Accelerated Recovery |
According to NEMA, climate change and public health and infrastructure conditions have made disasters more frequent, severe, highly visible and deeply scrutinized, and recoveries have correspondingly become too long, too slow and too complicated. During the Virtual Learning Lab, which was presented by consultant ICF, a panel of experts discussed what state and local emergency mangers can do to speed up disaster response and recovery. |
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NEMA Virtual Discussion Focuses on Strategies for Long-term Resilience |
COVID-19 has had a great impact on lifelines — or fundamental services like health, safety, the economy and relationships. NEMA and its partners explored how people as well as the public and private sectors were affected when these essential areas were strained. |
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First CSG Capitol Ideas Presents Shares Successes and Perils of State/Federal Partnerships |
With every election cycle, new members of the federal and state governments must work to find a balance and relationship that ultimately serves constituents. In the first CSG Capitol Ideas Presents virtual session, CSG leaders discussed the evolving aspects of that relationship and how states are impacted. You can view the recorded virtual program now. |
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Reducing Homelessness for People with Behavioral Health Needs Leaving Prisons and Jails |
Homelessness is a longstanding problem in much of the U.S. While homelessness has many root causes, incarceration is a major risk factor. A new report from the CSG Justice Center highlights five areas where people with behavioral health needs leaving California prisons and jails experience the greatest challenges in accessing housing and offers 10 recommendations for states, counties and local leaders. |
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Celebrate Women’s History Month |
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Women in History: Hawaii Queen Lili’uokalani |
In celebration of Women's History Month, CSG asked its female members to submit some of their most influential women in history who have inspired them in their careers and personal lives. Hawaii House Majority Leader Della Au Belatti submitted Queen Lili’uokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii. |
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Comcast RISE Announces
$5 million in Grants to Minority-owned Small Businesses
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Comcast, a CSG Associate, announced the Comcast RISE Investment Fund that provides $5 million of grants to hundreds of minority-owned small businesses. Now through March 14, eligible businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Philadelphia can apply for a $10,000 grant. |
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