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"Up for a Fight: State Laws Challenged in Court as Lawmakers Take on Immigration," State News, April 2008.
"Smart Border Security: CSG Hosts Conference on WHTI Issues," State News, April 2008.
"Changing of the Guard: Commission, State Officials Seek Changes for Reserve Forces," State News, March 2008.
"More than Watching the Border: Enforcing Federal Immgiration Laws a Challenge for States," State News, March 2008.
Immigration Enforcement, Trends in America, March 2008.
POS: Defending Children on the Internet Trends in America, November 2007
"Out of Bounds: States Reconsider Sex Offender Management Through Residency Restrictions" State News, Aug. 2007
"Direction in Disasters: NEMA Survey Reveals Changes in Emergency Management," State News, May 2007.
"Making Tracks: ICAOS Wants to Ensure Sex Offenders are Monitored Across State Lines," State News, May 2007.
"CSG Leaders OK Justice Center," State News, Jan. 2007.
"A Call for Evidence-Based Policy," State News, Jan. 2007.
"Making 'Cents' of Prevention," State News, Nov./Dec. 2006
"Graying Prisons: States Face Challenges of an Aging Inmate Population" State News, Nov./Dec.2006
“Paying Debts to Society: Policymakers Make Recommendations on Prisoners’ Financial Obligations,” State News, June/July 2006.
“New Research on DWI System Improvements: A Guide for Legislators,” State News, May 2006.
"EMAC: A Success Story,” State News, April 2006.
“The Interstate Compact for Juveniles,” State News, April 2006.
“Waging War on Sexual Crimes,” State News, April 2006.
“States of Progress: Governors Outline Plans for the Future in State of the State Messages,” State News, March 2006.
“Raising Public Awareness about Disaster Response,” State News, March 2006.
“Regional Solutions to Homeland Security,” State News, Feb. 2006.
“States Crosswise with Crossing Rules: States and Provinces Concerned about Economic Impact of Proposed Passport Requirements,” State News, Feb. 2006.
“EMAC Responds While Demand Grows,” State News, Feb. 2006.
“Nebraska Senators Consider Stiffer Penalties for DUI Offenders,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2006.
“Border Initiative Could Slow Binational Travel and Trade,” Stateline Midwest, January 2006.
“U.S. and Canadian Legislators Seek Border Security and Economic Viability,” The Nor’Easter, Winter 2006.
Trends in America: Navigating Turbulence to Success, Dec. 2005.
“Keeping a Close Eye: Officials Increasingly Turn to Camera Networks and Monitoring Devices for Public Surveillance,” State News, Nov./Dec. 2005.
“The Response Continues: As Relief Continues to Flood into the Gulf Coast, Congress Considers Ways to Improve Disaster Response,” State News, Nov./Dec. 2005.
“States Helping States When Disaster Strikes,” State News, Oct. 2005.
“Broken Connections: Hurricane Katrina Shed Light Again on Lack of Public Safety Communications Interoperability,” State News, Oct. 2005.
“Biometrics: Tomorrow’s Technology Today,” State News, Aug. 2005.
“Stolen ‘Golden Years’: States Address the Silent Epidemic of Elderly Financial Victimization,” State News, Aug. 2005.
“Trends in America: Charting the Course Ahead,” State News, Aug. 2005.
“Changing Beats: State Law Enforcement Adjusts to New Role, Duties After 9/11,” Stateline Midwest, July 2005.
“States Might Play Part in Restricting Access to Violent Games,” Stateline Midwest, July 2005.
Trends in America: Charting the Course Ahead, June 2005.
“Finding Refuge: States Help Thousands of International War Victims Find Peace in Their Communities,” State News, June/July 2005.
“States Prepare to Implement New Driver’s License Standards,” Stateline Midwest, June 2005.
“Elder Financial Exploitation: The Silent Epidemic,” Leaders Lens, June 2005.
“Change Drivers Impact Public Safety and Justice,” Leaders Lens, Spring 2005.
“Governors’ Initiatives in 2005: Facing Up to the Problem?” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
“The Challenges Facing the Eastern Region and Partners,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
“Forecast for the South: Partly Sunny Skies with a Chance of Rain,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
“Homeland Security Preparedness: Federal and State Mandates and Local Government,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
The Impact of Terrorism on State Law Enforcement: Adjusting to New Roles and Changing Conditions, June 2005.
“A Silent Crisis: Growing Number of Seniors Face Risk of Abuse,” State News, May 2005.
“Public Safety Struggles: Interstate Compacts to the Rescue,” State News, May 2005.
“Bills Aim to Improve Supervision and Treatment of Mentally Ill,” Stateline Midwest, April 2005.
“Reshaping Public Safety and Justice: Change Drivers that Impact State Resource Allocations and Policy Priorities,” State News, April 2005.
“Judging the Courts: States Consider Performance Standards for Courts,” State News, March 2005.
“Terrorism’s Impact on State Law Enforcement,” State News, March 2005.
“Methamphetamine Problem Requires Multifaceted Response from States,” Firstline Midwest, Feb. 2005.
“Kansas Scrutinizes Death Penalty Law in Wake of Court Ruling,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2005.
“On the Horizon: Interstate Compacts,” State News, Feb. 2005.
“Improving Prisoner Re-Entry Programs Focus of Bipartisan Report,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2005.
“10 Change Drivers for the Future,” State News, Jan. 2005.
“Stopping the Revolving Door: Access to Federal Benefits is One Key to Helping Mentally Ill Offenders Re-Enter the Community,” State News, Jan. 2005.
“Protecting Rural America,” State News, Jan. 2005.
“Kansas Lawmakers Told by Court to Increase School Funding,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2005.
“Progress Made in Bioterrorism Preparedness, But Gaps Remain,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2005.
Report of the Re-Entry Policy Council: Charting the Safe and Successful Return of Prisoners to the Community, Eastern Regional Conference, 2004.
“Breaking Down Barriers Between Law Enforcement and Immigrants,” State News, Nov./Dec. 2004.
“Trends to Watch in 2005,” State News, Nov./Dec. 2004.
“States’ Role in Fighting Terrorism,” State News, Oct. 2004.
Homeland Security Brief: Protecting Rural America—State Challenges and Solutions, Oct. 2004.
Issue Brief: Federal Benefits and Re-Entry—Stopping the Revolving Door for People with Mental Illness Released from Prison, Eastern Regional Conference, Oct. 2004.
TrendsAlert: Immigration—Public Safety and Justice Issues, Sept. 2004.
“Are States Really Prepared? National Report Reveals Funding is Inadequate for Natural Disasters,” State News, Sept. 2004.
“Trends Forum: A Look Ahead in Alaska,” State News, Sept. 2004.
“State, Federal Bills Target Rise in Elder Abuse Incidents,” Stateline Midwest, Sept. 2004.
“Homeland Security: Interstate Mutual Aid,” Spectrum, Fall 2004.
“Interstate Cooperation in Homeland Security: Emergency Management Standards and Accreditation,” Spectrum, Fall 2004.
“Regional Cooperation: The Border Legislative Conference,” Spectrum, Fall 2004.
“Methamphetamine Across America: Misconceptions, Realities and Solutions,” Spectrum, Fall 2004.
“Solving the Meth Problem: The Wyoming Plan,” Spectrum, Fall 2004.
“People With Mental Illness in Jails and Prisons: Colorado’s Model,” Spectrum, Fall 2004.
“A New Game Plan for Disasters: The National Response Plan Has Implications for States,” State News, Aug. 2004.
“New Roles for Civilian Soldiers: National Guard Takes on Increased Roles at Home and Abroad,” State News, Aug. 2004.
“States Prepare for Attacks on Public Health,” State News, Aug. 2004.
“States Adopt Technology,” State News, Aug. 2004.
“Trends Worth Watching,” State News, June/July 2004.
“North Dakota Eyes Improvements to Indigent Defense System,” Stateline Midwest, June 2004.
Homeland Security Brief: Order the Quarantine! Assessing State Health Powers and Readiness, May 2004.
“Rx for Prescription Drug Abuse,” State News, May 2004.
“Special Courts: Specialty Courts Emerging in State Justice Systems,” State News, May 2004.
“Immigration’s Impact on States,” State News, May 2004.
“Time of Transition: New Prisoner Re-Entry Programs Seek Reduction in Recidivism Rates,” Stateline Midwest, May 2004.
Issue Brief: Increased Responsibilities for National Guard at Home and Abroad, Eastern Regional Conference, May 2004.
TrendsAlert: Drug Abuse in America—Prescription Drug Diversion, April 2004.
“Solving the Identity Theft Puzzle,” State News, April 2004.
“From Prison to Private Life,” State News, April 2004.
“Developing a Defense: States’ Role in Protecting Critical Infrastructures is Still Emerging,” State News, April 2004.
“Key Issues: CSG Task Forces Consider Emerging Trends,” State News, April 2004.
“Minnesota, North Dakota Seeking Tougher Sex Offender Laws,” Stateline Midwest, April 2004.
Issue Brief: State and Federal Initiatives in Homeland Security, Eastern Regional Conference, April 2004.
TrendsAlert: Drug Abuse in America—Rural Meth, March 2004.
“The Juvenile Justice Jam: State Officials Point to Schools as a Primary Source of Strain,” State Government News, March 2004.
“State of the States,” State Government News, March 2004.
“Collaboration is the Key: Intergovernmental Coalition Issues Homeland Security Policy Recommendations,” State Government News, March 2004.
“Lending a Helping Hand: Model Legislation Helps Local Governments Aid Each Other in Emergencies,” State Government News, March 2004.
“Have You Spotted This Trend? States Deal With Resurging Gang Violence,” State Government News, March 2004.
“Meth Invades Rural America,” State Government News, Feb. 2004.
“Policy Priorities for 2004,” State Government News, Feb. 2004.
“Right to Know vs. Need to Know: States Are Re-Examining Their Public-Records Laws in the Wake of Sept. 11,” State Government News, Jan. 2004.
“What’s in the Cards for 2004?” State Government News, Jan. 2004.
“Carry On: Debate Over Conceal-Carry Laws to Continue in Midwest in 2004,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2004.
State Official’s Guide to Critical Infrastructure Protection, 2003.
Homeland Security Brief: Right to Know vs. Need to Know, Dec. 2003.
“Residents Play Role in Emergency Management,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2003.
“Health Care Costs Strain Prisons,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2003.
“The Changing Face of Corrections: Fiscal Crisis Drives Reforms in State Corrections Systems,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2003.
“States Change With Technology,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2003.
“States Aim to Increase Reporting, Decrease Cases of Domestic Abuse,” Stateline Midwest, Nov. 2003.
“Cost of Judicial Campaigns is Rising,” State Government News, Oct. 2003.
Issue Brief: The Changing Face of Corrections in the Current Fiscal Crisis, Eastern Regional Conference, Oct. 2003.
“Privatization in State Government: Trends and Issues,” Spectrum, Fall 2003.
“Forum Addresses State Policies,” State Government News, Oct. 2003.
TrendsAlert: Judicial Democracy, Oct. 2003.
“Amber Alerts: States Use Technology to Combat Child Abduction,” State Government News, Oct. 2003.
“Color-Coding Security: States Share Concerns, Best Practices for Homeland Security Advisory Systems,” State Government News, Sept. 2003.
“States Turn to Drug Courts for Help in Improving Justice System,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2003.
“Have You Spotted This Trend?” State Government News, Sept. 2003.
Homeland Security Brief: Color Coding Security—State Homeland Security Advisory Systems, Aug. 2003.
“And Justice For All: States Look at Centralized Plans to Provide Legal Defense for the Poor,” State Government News, Aug. 2003.
“Judicial Legislating,” State Government News, Aug. 2003.
“Summit Tackles Tough Issues: Emergency Response Organizations Meet to Discuss Key Issues for State and Local Preparedness,” State Government News, Aug. 2003.
“Interstate Cooperation,” State Government News, June/July 2003.
“The Center for State Homeland Security,” State Government News, June/July 2003.
“Community-Based Supervision Dilemma,” State Government News, May 2003.
“Court OKs Sex Offender Registries,” State Government News, May 2003.
“Illinois Lawmakers OK Long-Anticipated Death Penalty Reforms,” Stateline Midwest, July 2003.
“States Move Millions in DHS Funds,” State Government News, May 2003.
“Bridging the Public/Private Security Gap: CSG Teleconference Examines Infrastructure Security,” State Government News, May 2003.
“On the Same Wavelength: Lack of Communications Interoperability Among Public Safety Responders Can Cost Lives,” State Government News, May 2003.
“New Homeland Security Plans Build on Work of Past Two Years,” Stateline Midwest, May 2003.
Homeland Security Brief: Infrastructure Security in the States, April 2003.
“The Impact of War on the States,” State Government News, April 2003.
“Close to Home: War in Iraq Has Special Meaning for Several Midwestern Legislators,” Stateline Midwest, April 2003.
A Synopsis of a Survey on Issuing Driver’s Licenses in the SLC States, Southern Legislative Conference, Feb. 2003.
“States Consider New Strategies in Battle to Curb Alcohol-Related Fatalities,” Firstline Midwest, March 2003.
“The Business Bench: States Establish Business Courts to Streamline Litigation and Lure New Companies,” State Government News, March 2003.
“Agroterrorism: Are States Prepared?” State Government News, March 2003.
“Lawmakers Judge Merits of Alternative Sentencing Proposals,” Stateline Midwest, March 2003.
“States Work to Ensure Right to Know Doesn’t Threaten Public Safety,” Stateline Midwest, March 2003.
“Homeland Security Huddle,” State Government News, Feb. 2003.
“Adult Offender Compact Revised,” State Government News, Feb. 2003.
“The Smallpox Vaccine and Beyond,” State Government News, Feb. 2003.
“Homeland Security: Who Pays?” State Government News, Jan. 2003.
“New Juvenile Compact,” State Government News, Jan. 2003.
Building Bridges: From Conviction to Employment: A Proposal to Reinvest Corrections Savings in an Employment Initiative, Eastern Regional Conference, Jan. 2003.
State Official’s Guide to Homeland Security, 2002.
State Official’s Guide to Internet Privacy, 2002.
Southern State DNA Statutes: Offender Profiles and Post-Conviction Testing, Southern Legislative Conference, Dec. 2002.
Agricultural Terrorism in the Midwest: Risks, Threats and State Responses, The Council of State Governments Midwest, Dec. 2002.
“The Fight Against Meth: States Work Together to Combat Midwest’s Rising Drug Problem,” Stateline Midwest, Dec. 2002.
Grantmaking in Health and Housing that Targets People with Criminal Records, Eastern Regional Conference, Oct. 2002.
“Safety in Cyberspace: What States Are Doing About Internet Privacy,” State Government News, Sept. 2002.
“One Year Later: Three States Struck by the Sept. 11 Attacks Move Forward,” State Government News, Sept. 2002.
“Project Aims to Improve Criminal Justice, Mental Health Systems,” Stateline Midwest, Sept. 2002.
“A Year After Attacks, Lawmakers Reminded of Need to Prepare,” Stateline Midwest, Sept. 2002.
“Plugging the Holes: States Play a Large Role in Border Security,” State Government News, Aug. 2002.
“Show Me the Money: Budget Shortfalls Dominated the 2002 Legislative Sessions,” State Government News, Aug. 2002.
“National Teleconference on Bioterrorism,” Health Policy Monitor, Summer 2002.
“Licensed By the States: Keeping Driver’s Licenses in the Hands of the States,” State Government News, Aug. 2002.
“Adult Compact Version 2.0: An Interstate Compact Comes of Age,” State Government News, Aug. 2002.
“State Solutions: Interstate Compacts Remain Powerful Tools for Cooperative States’ Actions,” State Government News, June/July 2002.
“Have You Spotted This Trend?” State Government News, June/July 2002.
“Ridge Approach: A New Trend?” State Government News, June/July 2002.
“States Step in to Provide More Legal Services for the Poor,” Stateline Midwest, July 2002.
“Attacking Terrorism: Legislative Responses to 9/11 Try to Improve Prevention, Preparedness,” Stateline Midwest, July 2002.
Report of the Criminal Justice/Mental Health Consensus Project, Eastern Regional Conference, June 2002.
“Budget Crises, Public Opinion Shifts Lead to Closer Look at Sentencing and Prison Options,” Firstline Midwest, June 2002.
“Seeking Protections: States Respond to Rising Concerns about Identity Theft and Privacy,” Stateline Midwest, June 2002.
“Biometric Border Solutions,” State Government News, May 2002.
“Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System,” State Government News, May 2002.
“Doing More With Less in State Government,” State Government News, May 2002.
“’Net Balance: Online Privacy,” State Government News, May 2002.
“Changes to Illinois Death Penalty Mulled After Release of Report,” Stateline Midwest, May 2002.
“Recent Legislative Battles Prove Fight over Guns is Still Heated,” Stateline Midwest, May 2002.
“Fighting Terrorism at Home,” State Government News, April 2002.
“The Future of Identification,” State Government News, April 2002.
“Have You Spotted These Trends?” State Government News, April 2002.
“Banned in the USA,” State Government News, April 2002.
“States Address Nuclear Transport: State and Federal Officials Are Considering How to Protect Shipments of Radioactive Waster From Terrorists,” State Government News, March 2002.
“Budgets in Crisis,” State Government News, March 2002.
“Forecasting Trends in the States,” State Government News, March 2002.
“States Fight Against Cyber-Terrorism,” State Government News, March 2002.
“Building Lasting Relationships: In an Era of Insecurity, States Are Leading the Way in Creating Partnerships Around the World,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
“The Ties That Bind: The Midwest and Canada Are Partners in More Than Trade,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
“Bioterrorism: A Threat Without Borders,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
“Stronger Bonds Across the Southern Border,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
“Future Foreign Policy Directions,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
“Utah Welcomes the World,” State Government News, Jan. 2002.
“When Prison Doors Open,” State Government News, Jan. 2002.
“Dorm Sprinklers: Retrofitting Is In,” State Government News, Jan. 2002.
“Have You Spotted These Trends?” State Government News, Jan. 2002.
“Access to Ideas: CSG Helps Legislators Find Out What Laws Other States Are Enacting in a Variety of Areas,” State Government News, Jan. 2002.
“Capital Punishment Receiving Renewed Interest Among the Region’s Lawmakers,” Firstline Midwest, Jan. 2002.
“States Seek Measures to Protect Farms from Terrorism Threats,” Stateline Midwest, Nov. 2001.
“Safety at the Capitol: States Seek Comfortable Balance between Security and Accessibility,” Stateline Midwest, Nov. 2001.
“What Makes a Terrorist?” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“States Ready to Respond: State and Local Coordination Key to Disaster Recovery,” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“The Long Way Home,” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“Protecting Freedom: Public Safety vs. Civil Liberty,” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“Have You Spotted These Trends?” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“Disasters Present Health Challenges,” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“Are We Heading Toward Less Freedom?” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“State Capitols Go On Alert,” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“Horror at Ground Zero,” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“Don’t Be Cheated,” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“How Can States Stop Price-Gouging?” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“Countering Terrorism,” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
“Response to Attacks: Lawmakers Mourn Loss of Lives, Mull Impact of Terrorist Strikes,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2001.
“Integrated Emergency Management,” Spectrum, Fall 2001.
“E-Government: Integrated Justice For All,” State Government News, Sept. 2001.
“Have You Spotted These Trends?” State Government News, Sept. 2001.
“Rehab, Not Jail,” State Government News, Sept. 2001.
“How States Regulate Guns,” State Government News, Sept. 2001.
“Court OKs Official English,” State Government News, June/July 2001.
“Federal Mandates Persuade States to Consider .08 Legislation,” Stateline Midwest, July 2001.
“Punitive, Preventive Measures Attempt to Stop Spread of Gangs,” Stateline Midwest, July 2001.
“Legislators Seek Right Match between DNA Technology, Laws,” Stateline Midwest, July 2001.
“Initiatives Aim to Find, Eradicate Root Causes of School Violence,” Stateline Midwest, June 2001.
Correctional Good-Time Credits in Southern States, Southern Legislative Conference, May 2001.
“States Revisit the Death Penalty,” State Government News, May 2001.
“Don’t Host the World Without Them,” State Government News, May 2001.
Methamphetamine Production and Abuse in Southern States, Southern Legislative Conference, April 2001.
“Court Clears the Air: Clean Air, States’ Rights Top Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions,” State Government News, April 2001.
“Policymakers Rethink Strategies on Drug Abuse, Crimes,” Stateline Midwest, March 2001.
“Conceal-Carry Legislation Still a Hot-Button Issue in Midwest,” Stateline Midwest, March 2001.
“What’s Big in 2001,” State Government News, Feb. 2001.
“Ensuring Safe Roads,” State Government News, Feb. 2001.
“Privacy on the Internet,” State Government News, Feb. 2001.
“Justice Systems Need Not Fly Blind,” State Government News, Jan. 2001.
8 for the States: Top Issues for the 2001 Legislative Sessions, The Council of State Governments Midwest, 2001.
“With Identity Theft on the Rise, Lawmakers Explore New Ways to Protect Consumers,” Firstline Midwest, December 2000.
“Is Your State Ready for the Worst?” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2000.
Southern States’ Safe Child Abandonment Laws and Proposed Legislation, Southern Legislative Conference, Nov. 2000.
“Privacy on the Line,” State Government News, Oct. 2000.
Female Offenders: Special Needs and Southern State Challenges, Southern Legislative Conference, Aug. 2000.
“Whew and Wow! 2000 Legislative Sessions Highlights,” State Government News, Aug. 2000.
“Terrorism Comes to America,” State Government News, Aug. 2000.
“Internet Expands Community Notification of Sex Offenders,” Stateline Midwest, July 2000.
“Despite Obstacles, Privacy Legislation Won’t Go Away,” Stateline Midwest, July 2000.
“The Chair, the Bench and the Gavel: Debate Grows Over Death Penalty,” State Government News, May 2000.
“Showdown on Guns: Compromise Hard to Come By in Debate over Weapons Laws,” Stateline Midwest, May 2000.
“Adult Consequences for Young Offenders,” State Government News, April 2000.
Making a Safe Haven: A Review of School Safety Status, Perceptions and Practices in the South, Southern Legislative Conference, April 2000.
“Despite Promising Statistics, Juvenile Crime Remains a Top Concern in States,” Firstline Midwest, April 2000.
“Flaws in the System: Illinois Tries to Fix Problems that Led to Death Penalty Moratorium,” Stateline Midwest, March 2000.
“Suffering for Lack of Suffrage: Disenfranchisement of Convicted Felons,” State Government News, March 2000.
“Increased Security Considered at State Capitols,” Stateline Midwest, March 2000.
The Proposed Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision, Southern Legislative Conference, Feb. 2000.
“Torts Pit Lawmakers vs. Courts,” State Government News, Feb. 2000.
“Boot Camps Scrutinized After Death of 14-Year-Old,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2000.
“Agenda 2000,” State Government News, Jan. 2000.
“Planning Against Disaster,” State Government News, Jan. 2000.
“Truth-In-Sentencing Marks New Era in Wisconsin Courts,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2000.
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