As concerns grow about whether young people are prepared to enter the workforce, states increasingly are turning to registered apprenticeship programs (RAPs) as a pathway to train new workers and fill shortages in critical sectors, such as education and healthcare.
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The Council of State Governments and California Assemblymember Mike Gipson, 2026 CSG National Chair, honor the life and legacy of former chair and Washington Sen. Sam Hunt, remembering him as a trusted colleague, dedicated public servant and cherished member of the CSG community whose impact will be felt for generations.
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States are taking an increasingly central role in shaping the life sciences sector. To support state leaders in navigating these evolving responsibilities, CSG has released “The Biotech Frontier: How States Are Partnering with Industry to Advance Patient Care and Biotechnology,” the fifth installment of its nonpartisan 50‑State Scan Research series.
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A new national survey shows that more than half of American adults are not aware that colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women under the age of 50. The survey, commissioned by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, shows a stubborn gap in public understanding, a misconception that could delay prevention or diagnosis of one of the most preventable cancers.
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A national, multi-state software collaborative addressing shared government policy and operational challenges is joining CSG under its National Center for Interstate Compacts (NCIC), transitioning from the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation at Georgetown University.
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