The Council of State Governments (CSG) released “Surveying the Tax Policy Landscape: A 50-State Review,” the second installment in its nonpartisan 50-State Scan research series. The report examines how tax policy decisions at the federal, state and territorial levels directly shape household budgets, business investment and the long-term stability of state economies.| The Council of State Governments
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
At a time when statehouses across the nation have become characterized by political rhetoric and partisan divides, a group of state lawmakers in Alaska is quietly taking a different tack and making a go at something rarely talked about in the modern political era: earnest bipartisan cooperation.| 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
At a time when statehouses across the nation have become characterized by political rhetoric and partisan divides, a group of state lawmakers in Alaska is quietly taking a different tack and making a go at something rarely talked about in the modern political era: earnest bipartisan cooperation.| 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
The demands and stressors on state legislators have never been greater than today, due to factors such as intense partisanship, a changing media environment and term limits. Helping newer lawmakers meet those challenges and thrive as public servants is the goal of the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD), a signature program of The […]| The Council of State Governments
In an effort to make skills-building in secondary education more applicable to modern workforce needs, a growing number of states are requiring students to complete a computer science course in order to graduate from high school. During a session at The Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference Annual Meeting in Saskatchewan, legislators explored the […]| 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
Regional by design, CSG is a national community with six offices across the U.S. The headquarters office is in Lexington, Ky., and the federal affairs office| The Council of State Governments
Since 2019, 17 states have enacted 29 bills focused on regulating the design, development and use of artificial intelligence. These bills primarily address two regulatory concerns: data privacy and accountability. Legislatures in California, Colorado and Virginia have led the way in establishing regulatory and compliance frameworks for AI systems.| The Council of State Governments