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Living on the Edge

Public assistance benefit programs offer a safety net to more than 37 million low-income families. Yet, despite even the smallest increase in income or assets, individuals or families may be disqualified from certain programs. This sudden disqualification is a benefits cliff.
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Schoolhouse to Statehouse

Elected educators’ policy work places students first By Maggie Mixer and Abeer Sikder From classrooms to Capitols, a nationwide community of state leaders serve as educational advocates on their chamber
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Nine Decades, Four Distinct Regions

CSG 'laboratories of democracy' remain steadfast champions of state leaders. Explore the history and development of The Council of State Governments' presence in the now flourishing Eastern, Southern, Midwestern and Western regions.
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