News

• Kansas Leads the Way in Assisting Military Children - Commentary by LTG William Caldwell on Interstate Compact Educational Opportunity for Military Children, April 24, 2008
• "Beshear signs agreement to help military children" The Herald-Leader, April 15, 2008
• Governor Signs Bill To Bypass Electoral College - CBS2 Chicago, April 7, 2008
• 16 Legislative Chambers Have Now Passed Interstate Compact on the National Popular Vote - April 2, 2008

• [Arkansas] House Joins Bid to Alter Formula for Presidency - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. March 25, 2007
• Multistate Compact Eases Launch of Asset-Protection Products - Kansas City Biz Journal, March 23, 2007
• States Revisiting Electoral College - Washington Times, Jan. 30, 2007
• Oregon, States Consider End Run Around System - Worldlink.com, Jan. 29, 2007

Notable News

• Maryland Legislature Considers Bills to Assist Military Families: Children Would Have Access to Public Pre Kindergarten Classes - Maryland Committee for Children Press Release, March 10, 2008

Highlights

• May 7, 2008 - 110th Congress considers 10 interstate compact bills. Two congressional consent bills have already been signed into law. For more information, vist the FEDERAL ACTIVITY page.

• March 26 , 2007 - State legislatures considering 110 interstate compact bills. With popular compacts like the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact and the new Popular Vote Compact gaining interest and support around the country, 2007 may exceed recent years in terms of both legislative introductions and enactments of interstate compacts. Follow these links for more information on STATE ACTIVITY (110) as well as FEDERAL ACTIVITY (10).

• CSG partners with U.S. Department of Defense to address educational issues of military children - The new national project will examine the creation of a new interstate agreement impacting the children of military families. The effort will focus on the issues surrounding the interstate movement of school-aged military children, the impacts such movement has on academic performance and other activities as well as possible solutions to improve educational outcomes for these children. Composed of representatives from several public organizations as well as local, state and federal policymakers and education officials, the Advisory Group will help to assess and determine a future course of action regarding interstate cooperation on these issues.

• Interstate Compact for Juveniles - 33 states have enacted the compact; eight states are considering the compact - State-by-State Status Chart. Click here for NEW State Official's Guide - Interstate Compact for Juveniles.

• Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children - one state has enacted the compact (OH); fifteen states are currently considering the legislation - State-by-State Status Chart.

• Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact - enacted in one state, under consideration in four states - State-by-State Status Chart.

• The Evolving Use and the Changing Role of Interstate Compacts: A Practitioner's Guide - A new book released by the American Bar Association is the definitive text for practitioners wanting to learn the specifics of interstate compact law and operations. Available through the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision at a discounted price, the guide is sure to be a "must have" for those dealing with the evolving world of interstate compacts. For order information or to order the book, please visit the ICAOS online store.