Category: South

GREETINGS MEMBERS, 

The first months of Spring are flying by as the clock ticks closer to our annual Southern Legislative Conference in Charleston, SC! If you have not registered already, the time is now – early bird registration ends May 19.

That’s a wrap on 2023 State Visits! This month, the CSG South team concluded our annual state visits with Nashville, Tennessee (April 11-12), Baton Rouge, Louisiana (April 18-20), and last but certainly not least, Montgomery, Alabama (April 25-26). We were busy meeting with members, fielding policy requests, and connecting with newly elected and first-term officials.

Finally, we are sending out an all-call: Around our region, state agencies, and officials are working hard to find innovative solutions to improve customer service, address policy challenges, and save taxpayer dollars while providing for the needs of citizens. As we move closer to awarding the State in Transformation in Action Recognition (STAR) award, presented during the Annual Meeting, the search continues for programs that exemplify innovative qualities. If you know a program that is a “STAR,” please click here to apply. 

As always, we thank you, and we wish you the best of luck in the busy weeks ahead.

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What is “tranq”, and what are state lawmakers doing to mitigate its impact?

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GREETINGS MEMBERS, 

Now mid-way through March, a few of our member states are approaching the final days and hours of the legislative session. For those of you nearing sine die, we hope this month brings good luck both within and beyond your chambers. As for our remaining March state visit roster, we just wrapped up North Carolina (March 14-15) and next week we move on to South Carolina (March 28-30). We still have TN, LA, and AL in our sights for April! 

Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) planning continues to steam ahead, and we are rapidly finalizing our conference schedule. Guest and Youth programming has seen overwhelming interest, and we have made the decision to expand our offsite guest activities! As hundreds of our members continue to register for SLC, please continue to check back on our website to enroll in Guest and Youth programs as they expand. Visit our registration website here for deadlines, sessions, and more details.

Finally, don’t forget to apply for the State Transformation in Action Recognition (STAR) Award.  The winner will be honored at the closing state dinner at SLC in gorgeous Charleston, SC!

Check back frequently on our website for updates on all things CSG South- you don’t want to miss a beat.  

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Which state agencies are responsible for removing roadkill from state roads?

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GREETINGS MEMBERS, 

This February the CSG South team has been traveling nonstop across the south to meet members in the thick of their own labor of love: working through the legislative session! We thank our legislators and legislative staffers from Virginia, West Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi for taking time out of their incredibly busy schedules to meet with us. We can’t wait to sit down with Arkansas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina in the coming weeks!

On February 1^st, we officially launched registration for the most anticipated regional conference in the nation. The 2023 Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) will be held over five action-packed days in stunning Charleston, South Carolina, and the registered attendees are already pouring in! Make sure you secure your hotel accommodation and your guest, spouse, and youth spots in one of our many off-site activities. Register here, and be sure to explore the schedule, keynote speakers, and more!

From state visits, one-on-one meetings, policy info requests, and SLC planning, we are proud to showcase the wealth of ways we are here for Southern legislators and staff.

Stay connected and see you soon!

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Given current events, do any states have laws governing the recovery of spaceflight or other high-altitude vehicle assets or debris?

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