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The CSG Justice Center highlights 25 wins from 2025 that highlight collaboration and innovation across the Reentry 2030 network.
https://reentry2030.org/news-and-events/#2025-wins
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News and Highlights - Reentry2030
The Latest From Reentry 2030 States 25 Reentry Wins in 2025: How States Are Removing Barriers to Reentry Success January 2026 Last year tested the resilience of reentry systems nationwide. Amid budget cuts, staffing shortages, and growing service demands, partners across the 7 states in our Reentry 2030 initiative stayed focused on whole-of-government solutions that reduce barriers to reentry success for people leaving incarceration.  Their persistence and cross-system coordination turned a challenging year into one marked [âŠ]
https://reentry2030.org/news-and-events/#2025-wins
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"As we mark Americaâs 250th anniversary in 2026, CSG is proud to celebrate not only our nationâs founding ideals but the people who bring those ideals to life every day in state capitols and communities across the country." â David Adkins, CSG executive director/CEO
www.csg.org/2026/01/09/t...
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The Quiet Courage of Public Service - The Council of State Governments
As we mark Americaâs 250th anniversary in 2026, CSG is proud to celebrate not only our nationâs founding ideals but the people who bring those ideals to life every day in state capitols and communitie...
https://www.csg.org/2026/01/09/the-quiet-courage-of-public-service/
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đ© Your front row seat to state news in 2026. Get the latest news, analysis and insights from The Council of State Governments from the Capitol Ideas newsletter.
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Your Front Row Seat to State Policy
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The latest CSG 50-State Scan is here. âBuilding Healthy Communities, Strengthening States: How States are Meeting Today's Public Health Challenges" provides an overview of state actions and emerging trends on public health issues throughout the country.
https://ow.ly/zLIM50XSHaM
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Newly Released CSG 50-State Scan Explores Public Health Policy - The Council of State Governments
The fourth installment of the nonpartisan CSG 50-State Scan research series, âBuilding Healthy Communities, Strengthening States: How States are Meeting Today's Public Health Challenges," is a strategic overview of the public health landscape that provides state and territorial officials with actionable insights and emerging trends to guide effective policy decisions.
https://ow.ly/zLIM50XSHaM
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The CSG Shared State Legislation program (SSL) is a member-driven service, producing an annual compendium of some of the statesâ most innovative bills for lawmakers looking to craft legislation in those policy areas.
https://www.csg.org/2025/11/25/shared-state-legislation-a-catalyst-for-innovation/
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The latest CSG 50-State Scan Report is now available! This report provides an in-depth analysis of state legislation aimed at supporting the development and innovation of the AI sector, offering new insights for lawmakers and policy professionals.
www.csg.org/2025/05/21/c...
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The southern regions hosts around 42% of the 4,149 facilities nationwide. CSG South breaks down their energy use, state tax incentives, and recent legislative actions shaping the industry.
https://www.csg.org/2025/11/12/data-centers-in-the-south-trends-energy-use-and-policy-impacts/
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Data Centers in the South: Trends, Energy Use, and Policy Impacts - The Council of State Governments
CSG South Senior Policy Analyst Tom Opdyke delivered a virtual presentation, âData Centers: Energy Projections and Economic Drivers in the South,â covering the number of data centers across the region, their energy use, state tax incentives, and recent legislative actions shaping the industry.
https://www.csg.org/2025/11/12/data-centers-in-the-south-trends-energy-use-and-policy-impacts/
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Since the early 2000s, 54 bills have been enacted in 19 states to protect public officials from doxing.
https://www.csg.org/2025/10/31/doxing-state-protections-against-digital-threats/
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Doxing: State Protections Against Digital Threats - The Council of State Governments
Public servants make many sacrifices to serve their communities. Campaigns can strain their personal finances, while the heightened visibility of public life can take a toll on their mental health. Increasingly, however, state officials must weigh their desire to serve against the growing threats to their personal safety â like doxxing, which is when personal information is maliciously posted online â an unfortunate calculation that is reshaping their decision to hold public office.
https://www.csg.org/2025/10/31/doxing-state-protections-against-digital-threats/
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Over the next month, CSG Midwest is offering a series of web-based learning opportunities designed for legislators, legislative staff and other policy leaders.
https://www.csg.org/2025/11/05/save-the-dates-fall-webinar-series-for-regions-policy-leaders-begins-nov-13/
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Save the dates: Fall webinar series for regionâs policy leaders begins Nov. 13 - The Council of State Governments
CSG Midwest is offering a series of web-based learning opportunities designed for legislators, legislative staff and other policy leaders. These webinars kick off on Nov. 13 with a look at policy options to improve school safety and conclude on Dec. 17 with a focus on farm succession planning and the impacts of state laws and programs.
https://www.csg.org/2025/11/05/save-the-dates-fall-webinar-series-for-regions-policy-leaders-begins-nov-13/
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New from CSG South: A look at the recent push to increase basic training requirements for police officers in an attempt to help officers better interpret and effectively respond to the publicâs needs.
https://www.csg.org/2025/11/04/question-of-the-month-november-4/
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Question of the Month, November - The Council of State Governments
How do policy officer training requirements differ across southern states? Each stateâs Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) board or an equivalent accreditation body governs police officer training and certification requirements for all police agencies, including state troopers, city/county police departments, Sheriffâs Offices, and special police.
https://www.csg.org/2025/11/04/question-of-the-month-november-4/
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Executive Director of the Montana Digital Academy Jason Neiffer's central message to policymakers: Donât ignore AI. https://www.csg.org/2025/10/27/rethinking-artificial-intelligence-in-education/
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Rethinking Artificial Intelligence in Education - The Council of State Governments
Artificial intelligence could transform education more than any previous technologyâbut only if schools proactively engage with it, said Jason Neiffer, Executive Director of the Montana Digital Academy and creator of the nationâs first AI help desk for educators.
https://www.csg.org/2025/10/27/rethinking-artificial-intelligence-in-education/
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In 2024, nationwide losses from cryptocurrency fraud jumped 66%, up to $9.3 billion, and the total number of complaints more than doubled, to nearly 150,000, according to the FBI. More from CSG Midwest:
https://ow.ly/ZVV950Xh07P
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According to the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), annual energy demand is estimated to grow 20.4% from 2025 to 2034. This increase is largely driven by data centers, large-scale manufacturing facilities and cryptocurrency mining.
https://ow.ly/Y6G950XgZZK
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Community responder programs are reshaping how we respond to behavioral health crises. Check out the CSG Justice Center #ExpandingFirstResponse brief series â built on insights from a national commission of experts.
https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/expanding-first-response/commission/
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National Commission - CSG Justice Center
Expanding First Response Commission The national Expanding First Response Commission launched in February 2023 with 21 leaders from across the...
https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/expanding-first-response/commission/
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In recent years, false reports have been increasingly used to target, intimidate or harm public officials, otherwise known as "swatting." Many states are taking action to establish clear frameworks for legal recourse.
www.csg.org/2025/10/20/s...
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Swatting: State Efforts to Prevent Political Violence - The Council of State Governments
In recent years, false reports have been increasingly used to target, intimidate or harm public officials. Since 2013, 15 states have enacted legislation to expand the scope of existing false reportin...
https://www.csg.org/2025/10/20/swatting-state-efforts-to-prevent-political-violence/
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The new Readiness Toolkit from the CSG Justice Center and OMNI Institute helps counties determine readiness to implement a
#SteppingUp
initiative while building strong community partnerships.
csgjusticecenter.org/publications...
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Stepping Up Readiness Toolkit - CSG Justice Center
Counties should use this toolkit to consider their readiness as pre-work to revisit, grow, or implement any initiative, including Stepping Up.
https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/stepping-up-readiness-toolkit/
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The first CSG South Policy Masterclass of the 2025 series brought state leaders and staff to Bentonville, Arkansas, to examine how affordable housing affects teacher recruitment and retention.
csgsouth.org/from-lesson-...
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From Lesson Plans to Building Plans: Addressing the School Workforce Shortage Through Housing⯠- CSG South
From Lesson Plans to Building Plans: Addressing the School Workforce Shortage Through Housing took place in... Read More
https://csgsouth.org/from-lesson-plans-to-building-plans-addressing-the-school-workforce-shortage-through-housing/
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New Jersey is being recognized as a leading state for AI adoption after the recent launch of 'NJ AI Assistant', a generative AI-powered platform for state employees that is being hailed for saving time and money.
www.route-fifty.com/artificial-i...
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How New Jerseyâs AI assistant saves the state time and money
Chief Innovation Officer Dave Cole said the cost is about $1 per user, per month, and has already helped employees save hours of time by helping with various tasks.
https://www.route-fifty.com/artificial-intelligence/2025/08/how-new-jerseys-ai-assistant-saves-state-time-and-money/407538/?oref=rf-home-top-story
5 months ago
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Jennifer Mandelbaum, PhD, MPH
5 months ago
Did you know that
@csgovts.bsky.social
has compiled a list of community and behavioral health trends? Hereâs how NH shows up in the stats đđ
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5 months ago
In 2023, 1 in 5 people in state prison were there for a supervision violationâoften for missing appointments, not breaking laws. Supervision was meant to support rehabilitation, but itâs fueling incarceration instead.
@csgovts.bsky.social
breaks down the data:
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Home - Supervision Violations and Their Impact on Incarceration
Supervision was meant to help people stay out of prison, but too often it sends them back for breaking rules, not laws.
https://buff.ly/4ZyKrY4
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According to
@pewresearch.org
, 74% of U.S. adults say they support banning middle and high school students from using cellphones during class. We discussed approaches to statewide cell phone bans with Louisiana Sen. Beth Mizell and the South Carolina Board of Education.
www.csg.org/2024/10/16/e...
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Ending the Call: How States are Disconnecting Students from Cellphones to Reconnect with Learning - The Council of State Governments
Across the nation, legislators are taking steps to reduce the usage of cellphones and other electronic devices in schools. States are seeing increased
https://www.csg.org/2024/10/16/ending-the-call-how-states-are-disconnecting-students-from-cellphones-to-reconnect-with-learning/
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Earlier this month, the "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed into law. Jamal Nelson, CSG national director of legislative affairs, provides a breakdown of key provisions in the newly signed law and their anticipated effects on states:
www.csg.org/2025/07/16/p...
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President Trump Signs Tax and Spending Bill: What it means for state governments - The Council of State Governments
In April, Congress passed a budget resolution launching the reconciliation process â a fast-track tool with major implications for states. Lawmakers are now set to craft a sweeping package focused on ...
https://www.csg.org/2025/07/16/president-trump-signs-tax-and-spending-bill-what-it-means-for-state-governments/
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In 2024, New Mexico launched a pilot program to divert people with mental health needs and misdemeanor charges out of the justice system and into care. The CSG Justice Center breaks down 5 key strategies of the initiative:
csgjusticecenter.org/2025/06/27/n...
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From Courtroom to Care: 5 Key Strategies Behind New Mexicoâs Competency Diversion Pilot - CSG Justice Center
New Mexico launched a pilot program in 2024 to divert people with mental health needs and misdemeanor charges out of the justice system and into care.
https://csgjusticecenter.org/2025/06/27/new-mexico-jail-diversion-pilot-program/
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Public sector AI governance has been a top priority for states, establishing statewide task forces and commissions to develop policies and oversee the use of AI in state government.
@cdt.org
breaks down various approaches to AI leadership here:
cdt.org/insights/sta...
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State Leadership in Public Sector AI Governance: A Breakdown of Key Officials & Their Responsibilities
Many states have already acknowledged the importance of an interdisciplinary, inter-agency approach to public sector AI governance with the creation of statewide task forces and commissions to develop...
https://cdt.org/insights/state-leadership-in-public-sector-ai-governance-a-breakdown-of-key-officials-their-responsibilities/
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About one in five adults in rural America experiences mental illness. Last month, CSG South partnered with SEED to host a panel discussion titled Rooted in Resilience: Strengthening Workforce Mental Health Supports in Rural Communities.
csgsouth.org/webinar-summ...
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Webinar Summary: Mental Health and Workforce Policy in Rural Communities - CSG South
Presented by CSG South in collaboration with the State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED) About... Read More
https://csgsouth.org/webinar-summary-mental-health-and-workforce-policy-in-rural-communities/
7 months ago
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It's
#PublicServiceDay
. We asked the 2024 20 Under 40 recipients to provide a one-word response to describe what leadership as a public servant means to them. Here's what they had to say:
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After clearing both the House and Senate, Texas is on track to dedicate an estimated $350 million of public dollars to pay for the development of a nuclear power grant program.
www.govtech.com/products/tex...
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Texas Senate Passes $350M Grant Program for Nuclear Power
The state is on course to stand up a taxpayer-funded nuclear power incentive fund, following a Texas Senate vote on Tuesday. If it passes, the proposal would dedicate an estimated $350 million toward ...
https://www.govtech.com/products/texas-senate-passes-350m-grant-program-for-nuclear-power?utm_campaign=Newsletter%20-%20GT%20-%20GovTech%20Today&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9zIJVXDmpJLPsK00Mye9DNTGbLH40EyfNujXkrdspnF3WzLd4gVsjV7G32iBghLM2bh2r99ksQfE9kREK90zTV7bUyNw&_hsmi=363780952&utm_content=363780641&utm_source=hs_email
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The California Department of Finance announced it will allow state employees to use a generative AI tool, supported by The California Department of Technology, to analyze the cost and budget impact of bills proposed by the legislature.
statescoop.com/california-g...
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California to use generative AI for legislative cost analysis | StateScoop
The initiative is part of California's larger initiative to integrate more generative AI tools in state government.
https://statescoop.com/california-generative-ai-legislative-cost-analysis/
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The South Carolina Center of Excellence in Addiction launched a new website aimed at helping state and local leaders, health care providers, researchers and citizens understand the impacts of opioid use disorder treatment in their communities.
www.route-fifty.com/digital-gove...
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South Carolina database makes addiction treatment measurement accessible
The platform is the first of its kind to break down care delivery county by county and help understand how well treatment is working.
https://www.route-fifty.com/digital-government/2025/05/south-carolina-database-makes-addiction-treatment-measurement-accessible/405409/?oref=rf-homepage-river
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Pennsylvania joins a growing list of states that have already introduced, announced or enacted bans on state government agencies and employees using TikTok on state-owned devices.
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/tikt...
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TikTok ban for Pa. state government devices advances
A Pennsylvania Senate Committee unanimously approved a pair of bills during a meeting on Tuesday, including a proposal that would ban TikTok from being downloaded on state-owned networks and devices.
https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/tiktok-ban-pa-state-government-devices-advances
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Twenty-five legislators from across the Midwest and Canada gathered in Chicago for a two-day workshop hosted by CSG Midwest and the EPI Center, where they explored the policy implications, challenges and opportunities associated with the rise of AI.
csgmidwest.org/2025/05/06/c...
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CSG Midwest brings region's legislators together for workshop on AI policy - CSG Midwest
Twenty-five legislators from nine Midwestern states and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan took a deep-dive into the future of artificial...
https://csgmidwest.org/2025/05/06/csg-midwest-bring-regions-legislators-together-for-workshop-on-ai-policy/
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To all public servants: Thank you. At CSG, weâre privileged to work alongside these exceptional individuals who exemplify leadership, problem-solving and a commitment to advancing the common good.
#PSRW2025
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Join us for a virtual webinar, "The Impact of Federal Spending on the States," covering the latest in federal funding and what it means for the states. Register here:
csg-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
9 months ago
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As energy demands rise, states across the country have pushed for policies that promote and incentivize the use of advanced transmission technologies, or ATTs. Indiana recently introduced legislation requiring utilities to evaluate ATTs.
@pewtrusts.org
www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-...
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As Energy Demand Grows, Indiana Looks to Advanced Technologies
Indianaâs energy landscape has transformed over the past decade, and the state is seeing significant growth in demand, largely driven by data centers, electrification, and increased domestic manufactu...
https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2025/04/17/as-energy-demand-grows-indiana-looks-to-advanced-technologies
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North Dakota recently launched a new public resource that centralizes the collection of state data as part of its Statewide Data Strategy established in 2022.
statescoop.com/north-dakota...
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North Dakota launches state data hub | StateScoop
North Dakota has published a new website that collects data from across the state and federal governments.
https://statescoop.com/north-dakota-launches-public-facing-online-state-data-hub/
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Center for Health Care Strategies
9 months ago
This
#SecondChanceMonth
CHCS is joining
@csgovts.bsky.social
, the National Reentry Resource Center, and others to promote effective reentry practices to support better health outcomes for
#Medicaid
members and their communities.
www.chcs.org/topics/commu...
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Community Reentry from Prison & Jail - Center for Health Care Strategies
People returning to their communities after incarceration face significant health challenges, including high rates of mental illness and substance use disorder. They also encounter substantial barrier...
https://www.chcs.org/topics/community-reentry-from-prison-jail/
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States are working to meet rising energy demands and seeking ways to modernize their grids through cost-effective hardware and software that help squeeze more capacity out of the existing electric grid infrastructure.
@pewtrusts.org
www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-...
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With Energy Demand Mounting, South Carolina Leaders Convene on Grid Modernization
To help meet rising energy demand and better deliver electricity to consumers, governments and utilities are increasingly seeking ways to modernize their grids. Some are already solving the challenge ...
https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2025/04/07/with-energy-demand-mounting-south-carolina-leaders-convene-on-grid-modernization
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The Partnership for Public Service has unveiled its new AI Center for Government, an initiative aimed at promoting artificial intelligence literacy and implementation across all levels of government.
www.nextgov.com/artificial-i...
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Partnership for Public Service launches AI Center for Government
The good-government nonprofit said the center will focus on developing AI leaders, building talent and allowing agencies at all levels of government to share information and best practices.
https://www.nextgov.com/artificial-intelligence/2025/03/partnership-public-service-launches-ai-center-government/404065/?oref=ng-homepage-river
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After shifting to a cloud-based occupational licensing portal, WI saw a 35% increase in licenses.
@routefifty.bsky.social
spoke about the new process with Dan Hereth, Wisconsinâs secretary of safety and professional services and a CSG Henry Toll Fellow alum.
www.route-fifty.com/workforce/20...
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Wisconsin speeds up licensing amid shift to cloud platform
The state saw a 35% increase in the number of licenses it issued in 2023-2024 compared to any other two-year period.
https://www.route-fifty.com/workforce/2025/03/wisconsin-speeds-licensing-amid-shift-cloud-platform/403988/
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