What is the higher education accreditation process, and what are Southern states considering changing? DOWNLOAD Unlike other Western countries, the United States has no single, centralized federal authority that exercises nationwide control over its higher educational institutions. Enter accreditation agencies. Instead, states and individual institutions often operate with varying degrees of autonomy, which leads to […]| The Council of State Governments
Senior Policy Analyst Tom Opdyke outlines Southern states’ policies on hemp beverages and evolving regulatory considerations For more information, contact Tom Opdyke, Senior Policy Analyst | topdyke@csg.org On September 26, 2025, CSG South Senior Policy Analyst Tom Opdyke presented at the South Carolina House Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar, Hot Topics: Cool Explanations, in Columbia. His […]| The Council of State Governments
Welcome to the September issue of Southern Pulse, your monthly source for updates and insights from the Southern region, tailored for state legislators and staff. Scroll down to discover all the essential updates in this month’s issue. READ NOW The post Southern Pulse Newsletter, September appeared first on CSG South.| The Council of State Governments
Photo Gallery What’s the Buzz from the Beehive State? Smart Growth Strategies from Outside the South took place in Salt Lake City, Utah, from September 23 to 26, 2025. The program examined how Utah’s strategic statewide planning addresses rapid population growth while balancing water conservation, transportation infrastructure, housing, and energy policy. With many Southern states […]| The Council of State Governments
Director of Policy and Research Tyler Reinagel shares insights on election administration, equipment models, and state-local funding structures For more information, contact Tyler Reinagel, Director of Policy and Research | treinagel@csg.org On September 18, 2025, CSG South Director of Policy and Research Tyler Reinagel presented to the Georgia House Blue Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures […]| The Council of State Governments