During the State Medicaid Waivers session, panelists were able to explain the need for waivers and the purposes they serve. These waivers often cover specific needs of various communities of people, like children and individuals with disabilities.
Continue readingFunding and Finance Strategies to Improve State Energy Resilience
During an Innovation Classroom presented by the Institute for Building Technology & Safety (IBTS), leaders learned how states can leverage federal funding to develop and implement large-scale programs to achieve their vision for a sustainable and resilient future.
Continue readingState Medicaid Programs: What State Policymakers Need to Know examines increase in those covered
One in four Americans rely on Medicaid to gain access to care. With that, Lindsey Browning with the National Association of Medicaid Directors opened the State Medicaid Programs: What State Policymakers Need to Know session during the 2021 National Conference.
Continue readingRick Steves Talks Travel, Broadened Perspectives
Rick Steves, a TV host, leading authority on European travel and bestselling guidebook author, encouraged 2021 CSG National Conference attendees to travel with awareness and to return home with a broadened perspective.
Continue readingSearching for Savings: An Innovative Approach to Pay for Prescriptions provides solutions
Carl Schmid, Executive Director of the HIV + Hepatitis Policy Institute began the Searching for Savings: An Innovative Approach to Pay for Prescriptions session by sharing miraculous statistics in HIV and Hepatitis care.
Continue readingNew Mexico’s Turn Toward Renewable Energy
New Mexico state leaders discussed efforts to diversify energy and increase renewable sources.
Continue readingThe Next Generation of State Clean Energy Initiatives
A 2021 CSG National Conference session presented by the Sustainability Policy Academy explored how energy companies, utilities and other players are contributing to a clean energy future.
Continue readingLeveraging 2020 Census Data to Jumpstart Decision Making
CSG Associate Esri introduced leaders to powerful data tools during 2021 CSG National Conference.
Continue readingState Leaders Discuss Western Water Usage
A panel presented by CSG West explored meeting today’s water needs while fostering effective tribal engagement.
Continue readingSupreme Court Contemplates Overturning Roe v. Wade in Oral Argument
In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Mississippi has asked the Supreme Court to overturn Roe and Casey.
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