PRELIMINARY AGENDA
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Thursday, Dec. 6
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7 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
CSG Registration/Information Desk Open |
7 – 8 a.m. |
Buffet Breakfast
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8 a.m. – Noon |
CSG Leadership Council
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8 a.m. – Noon |
Stay at Work/Return to Work State Toolkit
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8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | CSG Policy Academy: Using Science to Inform State Policymaking
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8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
CSG Policy Academy: The Intersection of Innovation & Infrastructure(open to all registered national conference attendees)Innovations in technology are changing the way we travel while presenting state leaders with an ever-expanding list of policy challenges. Autonomous vehicle and truck platoon testing as well as increases in electric and alternative fuel vehicles have significant policy implications in areas such as workforce development, data management, privacy, insurance, traffic safety, urban planning, transportation funding and environmental protection. State officials are also working with partners to build fiber and broadband networks to enable innovations including connected automation, all-electronic tolling, and smart city and intelligent transportation system technologies. This one-day policy academy will highlight many of these transportation and infrastructure innovations and what they mean for policymakers and invite participants to suggest policy options states might want to explore. |
9:30 – 10 a.m. |
Coffee ServiceComplimentary coffee service will be available. |
10 – 11 a.m. |
Overcoming Social Inequalities with Technology TodayCSG Innovation Classroom presented by Esri Inc. |
11 a.m. – Noon |
Understanding Gene Replacement TherapyCSG Innovation Classroom presented by Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
Noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Buffet Lunch |
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
Cybersecurity Preparedness for State PolicymakersCSG Innovation Classroom presented by Microsoft CorporationCybersecurity threats are on the rise. Not only has cybercrime become big business, but nation-state attacks are increasingly threatening everything from the electric grid to our elections infrastructure. In this session, you will learn about current cybersecurity threats and trends, and about what state governments can do to protect themselves and their constituents.
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
U.S. – Canada Breakout SessionBest Practices in Regional CooperationAlong with international trade and investment, the United States and Canada share many subnational, regional and local partnerships across a variety of policy areas aimed at ensuring economic growth, security and increased productivity among both nations. This session will look at best practices in regional cooperation between states and provinces and new opportunities. |
1:30 – 5 p.m. |
CSG Shared State Legislation: Part 1Deadline for SSL docket submissions: September 27
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2 – 2:30 p.m |
Coffee & Soda Service
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2:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Tobacco, Ebola and Public-Private Partnerships – Harnessing Innovation for Public Good and Economic Growth
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2:45 – 4 p.m. |
U.S. – Canada Breakout SessionLooking Ahead: New Opportunities to Strengthen RelationsThe NAFTA renegotiations helped shine a spotlight on the relationship between the United States and Canada, including some key areas of contention. No matter the results of NAFTA, there will always be new opportunities and ways to strengthen bilateral relations. During this session, members will discuss lessons learned from the past year and highlight new opportunities and initiatives.
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3:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
The Best Policy Tool for Sustainability – Building Energy CodesCSG Innovation Classroom presented by Institute for Building Technology and SafetyThis session will underscore the critical role of building codes in promoting all forms of energy and sustainability policy. Buildings are responsible for almost 40 percent of the energy we consume in the U.S., and close to 75 percent of the electricity. State governments have the unique opportunity to impact the effects of the built environment: not only on the environmental and air quality results of building practices, but also on the electric grid’s reliability and resilience. Learn how states can lead the way for their cities’ adoption of energy and green codes, and about the many best practices and resources available to you to better leverage this under-recognized tool.
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4:15 – 5 p.m. |
U.S. – Canada Breakout SessionU.S. Canada RelationsThe United States and Canada not only share one of the strongest bilateral relationships, they also share the longest international border on the planet. It is reflected in the high volume of bilateral trade—more than $1.7 billion a day in goods and services, and about 400,000 people cross between the two countries every day. This session will look at the current relations, including the negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, and subnational relations.
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5 – 6 p.m. |
Canada Reception(open to all registered national conference attendees)
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5 – 6 p.m. |
Japan Local Government Center Reception(open to all registered national conference attendees)
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6:30 p.m. |
An Evening at the Newport AquariumSpecial Guest: country music singer Carly PearceJoin your colleagues for an evening at Newport’s famed aquarium featuring a performance by Carly Pearce, a CMT award-winning artist and Kentucky native, followed by a fireworks show. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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CSG Registration/Information Desk Open |
7 – 8 a.m. |
Buffet Breakfast
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7 – 8 a.m. |
Wake Up with WIG! Presented by Women in Government (WIG)(open to all registered national conference attendees)Join Women In Government for breakfast and learn what is on the horizon for WIG and women legislators in 2019! Hosted by WIG board chair, Colorado Sen. Nancy Todd, and WIG Executive Director Lucy Gettman.
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8 – 9 a.m. |
Using Technology to Create and Inform Your Opioid StrategyCSG Innovation Classroom presented by Esri Inc.The opioid crisis presents a complex problem that cannot be solved overnight. States, local governments and nonprofits all generate and collect a wealth of data. But, how can states be more proactive and use this data more effectively? Modern technology, combined with mapping and data analytics, provide a better way to turn this data into information and insight, help make better decisions when planning outreach and prevention programs, and raise public awareness and improve access to vital treatment services.
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8 – 9:30 a.m. |
The Future of Electrification: Impact on Grid InfrastructurePresented by the CSG Energy and Environmental Public Policy CommitteeCustomer adoption of electric end-use technologies, including electric vehicles, heat pumps for space and water heating, and electric technologies in industry and heavy transportation, is expected to spur steady growth in energy consumption over the next 30 years. How will this oncoming “electrification of everything” reshape the power landscape? Energy experts will address this question by sharing their perspective on how widespread electrification might impact electricity demand and consumptions patterns, how the U.S. electricity system would need to transform, and what kind of policies and regulations will be needed to meet changes in demand from an electrified economy.
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8 – 9:30 a.m.
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Growing Green: Marijuana Policy Impacts on State Budgets
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8 – 9:30 a.m. |
CSG Finance Committee
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8 – 9:30 a.m. |
NCIC Summit of the States: A Tested Solution to Today’s Policy Issues
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9 – 10 a.m. |
Understanding Gene Replacement TherapyCSG Innovation Classroom presented by Novartis PharmaceuticalsGene replacement therapy is changing the way we see genetic diseases. By targeting faulty or missing genes, this innovation is creating a new world of opportunities. The goal of gene replacement therapy is to give the body a new working copy of the missing or faulty gene. Discover how this scientific advancement may help people with genetic diseases in the future.
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9:30 – 10 a.m. |
Coffee Service
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10 – 11 a.m. |
Tobacco, Ebola and Public-Private Partnerships – Harnessing Innovation for Public Good and Economic Growth
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10 – 11:30 a.m. |
Working Families and the Struggle to Find Early Care and Education
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10 – 11:30 a.m. |
State Impacts of the Tax Cuts and Job Acts of 2017
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10 – 11:30 a.m. |
CSG Associates Advisory Committee
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10 – 11:30 a.m. |
NCIC Summit of the States: How State Collaboration Can Strengthen the WorkforceThis panel will examine the how four professions have addressed interstate licensure reciprocity and portability. Panelists will explain the mechanism for interstate licensure mobility in their profession, why they believe interstate licensure mobility is important for their members, and the benefits of licensure and licensure portability for both professionals and the public.
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10 a.m. – Noon |
Book Pre-Sale: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in CrisisLimited copies will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own copies as well. J.D. Vance will sign copies of the book following the luncheon.
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11 a.m. – Noon |
The Best Policy Tool for Sustainability – Building Energy Codes
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Noon – 2 p.m. |
Opening LuncheonKeynote: J.D. Vance, investor, commentator and author of the #1 New York Times best seller Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
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2 – 2:30 p.m. |
Book Signing: J.D. VanceBooks will be available for purchase beginning at 10 a.m. Attendees may also bring their own copies of the book.
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2 – 2:30 p.m. |
Coffee & Soda ServiceComplimentary coffee and soda will be available.
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2 – 3 p.m. |
Cybersecurity Preparedness for State PolicymakersCSG Innovation Classroom presented by Microsoft Corporation
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2:30 – 3:40 p.m. |
NCIC Summit of the States: Over Here – States Work Together to Increase Opportunities for Military Families and Members
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2:30 – 5 p.m.
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Leading the Way in the Logistics Economy
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2:30 – 5 p.m.
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CSG Election Cybersecurity Communications Mapping Initiative
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2:30 – 5 p.m. |
Opioid Crisis: How States Have Financed TreatmentPresented by the CSG Health Public Policy CommitteeIn the face of the devastating opioid crisis, states are confronted with financing and regulating complex—and often disconnected—systems of services to treat opioid use disorder. A comprehensive, sustainable service system must include a robust mix of high-quality treatment for acute needs linked to long-term supports for care maintenance with wraparound supports. This session will provide an opportunity to hear from state leaders about the keys to creating and financing a high-functioning system to serve people with this disorder and their communities. |
2:30 – 5 p.m.
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CSG Henry Toll Fellow Alumni Event(invitation only)National Underground Railroad Freedom Center |
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. |
NCIC Summit of the States: The Nuts and Bolts – Administering Interstate Occupational Licensure CompactsThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of licensed occupations has risen from 5 percent of the U.S. workforce in the 1950s to about a quarter of the workforce today. Navigating the various state licensing processes can pose a significant challenge for workers due to different rules, regulations, fee structures and continuing education requirements. This panel will look at the rising use of occupational licensure compacts, particularly in the health care sector, to achieve professional licensure portability and reciprocity and the potential impacts on America’s workforce. |
4:55 – 5:30 p.m. |
NCIC Summit of the States: Legal Roundtable – The Year in Interstate Compact Law
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5 – 6 p.m. |
CSG Henry Toll Fellow Alumni Reception
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5 – 6 p.m. |
CSG Executive Committee Reception
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6 p.m. |
Evening Event: MainStrasse Holiday Village
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8 – 10 p.m. |
SGAC Reception
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Saturday, Dec. 8
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7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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CSG Registration/Information Desk Open |
7 – 8 a.m. |
Buffet Breakfast
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8 – 9:30 a.m.
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CSG Campaign Against Hunger Service ProjectIn Kentucky, 1 in 5 children struggle with hunger. Bring your holiday spirit and join your colleagues in fellowship and fun as we pack meals for local distribution. |
9:30 – 10 a.m.
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Coffee ServiceComplimentary coffee service will be available. |
10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Federal Mid-Term Report: From POTUS to SCOTUSPresented by the CSG Intergovernmental Affairs CommitteeWith the mid-terms elections over, state leaders are keeping a close eye on the priorities of the new Congress, the Trump Administration, and the Supreme Court. If the last two years is an indicator, there could be a variety of policies enacted in Washington that will have a major impact on state and local governments. The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will hear from experts about what to expect from Washington, D.C. in the upcoming year, including from the Trump Administration, the 116th Congress, and the Supreme Court.
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10 - 11:30 a.m. |
Reducing the Prevalence of Behavioral Health Conditions in JailPresented by the CSG Interbranch Affairs CommitteeThrough a panel discussion, this session will focus on ways that state policymakers across systems can be responsive to key challenges and gaps that counties face in their efforts to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders in jails. The session will begin with a brief discussion to review how counties are using data to develop a clearer picture of their most pressing challenges, as well as needs that they have identified to pursue change through the Stepping Up Initiative—a national movement to mobilize local and state leaders to commit to reducing the number of people who have mental illnesses in jails. The Stepping Up Initiative was founded by the CSG Justice Center, the National Association of Counties, and the American Psychiatric Association Foundation. The remainder of the panel will serve as an opportunity to explore the range of ways that state policymakers can partner with counties to pursue statewide collaborative approaches to tackle this crisis.
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10 a.m. - Noon |
CSG Shared State Legislation: Part 2Deadline for SSL docket submissions: September 27
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10 a.m. – Noon |
CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference Executive Committee Meeting |
Noon – 2 p.m.
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2 – 2:30 p.m. |
Coffee & Soda ServiceComplimentary coffee and soda will be available.
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2:30 – 4 p.m. |
CSG Executive Committee
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5:30 p.m. |
Evening Event: Cincinnati BoychoirAronoff CenterReception to follow at the convention centerThe Cincinnati Boychoir is one of the premiere professional boychoirs in the United States. Located in the urban arts core of Cincinnati at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, the boychoir reaches approximately 200 young men each year from more than 90 schools in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The boychoir will perform their annual holiday extravaganza, Sing Me a Story: The Night Before Christmas. Special guests will read Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem The Night Before Christmas in English and Spanish as the members of the Cincinnati Boychoir--joined by superstar vocalist Kathy Wade--sing holiday favorites and new classics to help tell the story.Buses will load at 4 p.m. and depart at 4:15 p.m. from the Madison Street side of the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Exit the convention center near the Starbucks to load the buses. Buses will depart the Arnoff Center at 7:30 p.m. and arrive at Northern Kentucky Convention Center for a reception featuring a performance by the Billboard chart-topping musical group The Isley Brothers. |