In their annual addresses, governors across the country used their speeches to announce major investments in law enforcement, crisis response, and mental health. https://csgjusticecenter.org/2026/03/09/2026-governors-state-address-crime-justice/

As part of the CSG Justice Center Aligning Health and Safety initiative, four states convened to discuss approaches to crisis response and integration between 911 and 988. https://ow.ly/kYSy50YlpPv

A recent CSG South webinar explored the legal frameworks shaping AI use in state government, potential liability risks, procurement considerations and practical mitigation strategies. https://www.csg.org/2026/02/17/ai-and-emerging-tech-legal-risks-and-mitigation/

As part of its Under the Dome program, CSG Midwest partnered with a bipartisan group of legislators in South Dakota to discuss tax policies. https://www.csg.org/2026/02/09/csg-midwest-brings-under-the-dome-programming-on-property-tax-policy-to-south-dakota/

New from the CSGJC: The Fair Chance Framework outlines practical steps states can take to implement "fair chance licensing" laws to remove employment barriers after incarceration. https://csgjusticecenter.org/projects/fair-chance-licensing/how-states-are-expanding-access-to-work/

Drawing on his experience as a state representative, senator and now as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, Cam Ward discusses the future of data-informed justice and its impact on stronger communities. https://www.csg.org/2026/01/07/support-with-data-and-collaboration/

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In today’s increasingly complex political environment, effective governance depends on collaboration across all levels of government. Jamal Nelson, CSG national director of federal affairs, discusses the role of CSG in Washington, D.C. https://www.csg.org/2026/01/06/capitol-to-capitol/

New from @CSGJC: The Youth Safety Playbook for States outlines strategies to best practices to improve public safety and other outcomes for youth. Learn more: https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/youth-juvenile-safety-playbook-states/

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

"As we mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, CSG is proud to celebrate not only our nation’s founding ideals but the people who bring those ideals to life every day in state capitols and communities across the country." — David Adkins, CSG executive director/CEO www.csg.org/2026/01/09/t...

📩 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. https://www.csg.org/capitol-ideas-email-signup/

The latest CSG 50-State Scan is here. “Building 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

The CSG Shared State Legislation program (SSL) is a member-driven service, producing an annual compendium of some of the states’ 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/

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...

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/

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/

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/

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 public’s needs. https://www.csg.org/2025/11/04/question-of-the-month-november-4/

Executive Director of the Montana Digital Academy Jason Neiffer's central message to policymakers: Don’t ignore AI. https://www.csg.org/2025/10/27/rethinking-artificial-intelligence-in-education/

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

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

Community responder programs are reshaping how we respond to behavioral health crises. Check out the CSG Justice Center #ExpandingFirstResponse brief series — built on insights from a national commission of experts. https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/expanding-first-response/commission/

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...

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...

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-...

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...

Did you know that @csgovts.bsky.social has compiled a list of community and behavioral health trends? Here’s how NH shows up in the stats 📊📈 projects.csgjusticecenter.org/justice-data... #NHPolitics

In 2023, 1 in 5 people in state prison were there for a supervision violation—often for missing appointments, not breaking laws. Supervision was meant to support rehabilitation, but it’s fueling incarceration instead. @csgovts.bsky.social breaks down the data: buff.ly/4ZyKrY4

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

To all public servants: Thank you. At CSG, we’re privileged to work alongside these exceptional individuals who exemplify leadership, problem-solving and a commitment to advancing the common good. #PSRW2025 @ourpublicservice.bsky.social

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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, Wisconsin’s secretary of safety and professional services and a CSG Henry Toll Fellow alum. www.route-fifty.com/workforce/20...