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As state budgets are stretched, states are being asked to do more with less, and job pressures for public officials are increasing. While term limits were designed to increase accountability and diversity, the high turnover caused by term limits has, in some cases, led to loss of institutional memory. Both government and citizens are demanding greater efficiency, and consumer-driven approaches to government are gaining popularity. As a result, states are looking for ways to restructure government and institute performance measures to increase efficiency. CSG is continually working to provide state officials with guidance for government operations. |
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THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
The Winner Is ...
Want to know how the elections are going throughout the country? Check out Election Coverage 2008 where you can view the primary, general and special election results for each state and territory.
Consortium Offers Plan for Security
As the U.S. Department of Homeland Security marks its fifth anniversary, 14 national organizations have presented a clear vision for how the nation should address homeland security in the 21st century in a white paper.
States Helping Students Afford College
As more people attend college across the United States, more people need help in paying tuition. Find out what some Midwestern States are doing in the May 2008 Firstline Midwest.
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