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Championing excellence in state governments for over nine decades.

CSG is a nonpartisan community of the states, committed to connecting, informing, inspiring and empowering public servants in all three branches of state government to put the best ideas and solutions into practice.

10/27/2026

Every year, CSG brings together state leaders from across the country and across the aisle to learn from one another and build relationships to help solve problems and build and shape public policy.

This year, we continue that tradition. Join us in Anaheim, California, from Dec. 3-6, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of the states.

10/23/2026

📍The next stop on our ongoing celebration of America's semiquincentennial: Florida.

Admitted to the United States on March 3, 1845, Florida supports a unique mix of temperate and subtropical habitats making it one of two states to boast a tropical climate.

We spoke with Rep. Kelly Skidmore, who represents the 92nd District and attended the 2024 CSG Medicaid Policy Academy, about the state's diverse ecology, tourism and space exploration.

Read the full story: https://www.csg.org/2026/10/12/florida-the-sunshine-state/

10/22/2026

This December, dive into dynamic discussions on AI, housing, health care, data centers, the economy and other issues shaping the future of our states.

Join us at the 2026 CSG National Conference for innovative ideas, expert insights and real solutions to today’s most pressing policy challenges.

Learn more, link in bio 🔗

10/22/2026

09/30/2026

The conversations shaping the future of the states are coming to the heart of Southern California this December.

Join us at the 2026 CSG National Conference in Anaheim, California, where state leaders from all three branches of government will gather to share ideas, build connections and explore solutions to complex policy issues facing the states.

Learn more: https://events.csg.org/event/17b7d8b4-6f48-4c68-ab73-6d65f682fdbc/summary?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=2026+Anaheim

09/25/2026

Housing is among the most pressing policy issues for state leaders across the nation. In 2026 alone, hundreds of housing bills have been introduced to address affordability and access.

Check out these CSG resources that offer insights on housing through regional policy committees and research reports focused on affordability, inventory shortages and more. ➡️

09/21/2026

The data center boom has become a central topic in state-level policy debates.

This report collects state-level findings on data center buildout, including an analysis of legislation to highlight the diverse approaches taken by the states and how they are addressing this rapidly evolving landscape.

Explore more in the latest of the CSG-50 State Scan Research Series, link in bio 🔗

09/18/2026

📍The next stop on our ongoing celebration of America's semiquincentennial: Iowa.

Nestled between the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, Iowa is the only state to have its east-west borders formed entirely by major waterways.

We spoke with Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, who’s served in the position since 2015 and is a 2015 CSG Toll Fellow, about the state's agricultural history, pork chops, and that state's massive state fair.

Read the full story:

https://www.csg.org/2026/09/08/iowa-the-hawkeye-state/

09/17/2026

For , we 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.

At CSG, we're all about celebrating the states and the leaders who continue to move our country forward.

As America marks its semiquincentennial, we’re telling its story through the states, with reflections from leaders across the country on the interesting, unexpected and profound ways their states have helped shape our nation. Learn more, link in bio 🔗

09/17/2026

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