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2005 Alternate: Council on Virginia’s Future Developed to create a new policymaking framework for the 21st century, the program balances continuous improvement of the daily delivery of services to citizens with breakthrough thinking to effect long-term, positive quality-of-life changes. 2004 Finalist: Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine This institute is a premier trainer of forensic scientists and pathologists. VIFSM is a cooperative effort between the Department of Criminal Justice Services, Division of Forensic Science and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Have an innovative program in your state? Apply for an Innovations award! |

State News Trivia
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Health Reform Strategies in the Midwest
State strategies to contain health care costs and reform health systems are the focus of a new Midwestern Legislative Conference report, released last week in conjunction with the nonpartisan association's four-day meeting in Rapid City, S.D.
State Funding for Homeland Security Down
A Southern Legislative Conference Special Series Report explores ways in which states are dealing with decreased funding for state homeland security programs.
