During a session presented by the Intergovernmental Affairs committee, a panel of state agriculture officials discussed the Farm Bill, which will be reauthorized in 2023, and its implications for the states.
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During a 2021 CSG National Conference session presented by the Interbranch Affairs Committee, attendees learned about a new national initiative that aims to make data accessible, timely and useful for policymakers and criminal justice stakeholders.
Continue readingProcurement and Preparing for the Next Pandemic
The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) explored lessons learned from COVID and what state procurement officials can do to prepare for the next pandemic.
Continue readingMeeting the Housing Challenge in a Pandemic
With additional housing challenges created by the pandemic, what can states do to help stabilize living conditions and combat homelessness?
Continue readingInnovative Approaches to Energy and Water Management for Cannabis Production
With cannabis legalization gaining traction in the states, indoor growing operations are increasing — and with them, the need for innovative and efficient energy solutions.
Continue readingThe Road Ahead for Transportation and Infrastructure
With historic levels of bipartisan support for investment in the country’s infrastructure, what it will take to improve America’s infrastructure grade in the years ahead?
Continue readingLong term care panelists describe innovative approaches
In the final Medicaid 101 session, entitled Medicaid and the Future of Long-Term Care, panelists discussed new trends and efforts to care for long term and aging patients.
Continue readingMedicaid, CHIP, spot the difference
The third session in the Medicaid 101 series, Federal and State Partnerships for Children’s Health shared the differences between Medicaid programs and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Continue readingAddressing Maternal Mortality session emphasizes importance of Medicaid Expansion
OB-GYN and Chair of the National Medical Association Board of Trustees, Dr. Yolanda Lawson began her presentation of the Addressing Maternal Mortality session of The Council of State Governments 2021 National Conference with a statement describing the needs of Medicaid patients across all states.
Continue readingAddressing Learning Loss and Gaps
Educational recovery requires sustained commitment to addressing learning loss and exacerbated learning gaps negatively impacting minority populations.
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