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Established in 1947, The Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South) serves as the premier public policy forum for Southern state governments. csgsouth.org Atlanta, GA Joined December 2011-
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We're proud to announce that Kevin Johnson, @KJohnsonTN , chief of staff for Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, has been named 2025–2026 chair of CHIEFS 15X. We also thank inaugural chair Brooks McClendon, deputy chief of staff for the Alabama Office of the Governor, who…
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This week, CSG South and @CSGJC met with WV House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, @SpeakerHanshaw, and Judiciary Chair Delegate J.B. Akers, @therealjbakers, to discuss data-driven solutions on behavioral health, addiction, and jail population, working toward stronger public safety in WV.…
Labor Day honors the work that strengthens our communities. Today, we celebrate the state leaders and staff in every statehouse whose service makes it all possible.💙#LaborDay #PublicService #StateLeaders
The inaugural CHIEFS 15X Leadership Retreat brought together Chiefs of Staff from Southern state governments in Hilton Head, SC, for strategic sessions on delegation, crisis communication, and ethical leadership. We look forward to hosting this program annually. #ChiefsofStaff…
Joe Cox of the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission @ky_lrc received the 2025 Carter/Hellard Legislative Staff Award. The award honors legislative staff who demonstrate excellence and make significant contributions to the legislative institution and the policy process in…
As the gig economy grows, Southern states are taking different approaches to classify gig workers and provide access to benefits. Our August QofM examines legal frameworks and portable benefit models, and what these developments mean for workers’ protections and financial…
Introducing the CSG South 2025–2026 chair and chair-elect: Kentucky Speaker Pro Tempore David Meade was elected chair at SLC 2025, with Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns as chair-elect. "As chair, I look forward to advancing regional collaboration and showcasing all Kentucky has…
Tennessee’s Office of Reentry received the 2025 STAR Award for its innovative approach to helping individuals return to the workforce. Hear from Mandy Philyaw and Jeremy White on how the program supports successful reentry after incarceration. Subscribe to CSG South’s YouTube…
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Speaking of the @Arnold_Ventures amazing Infrastructure Team, @EconCharlie led a fantastic housing policy session at the Southern Legislative Leaders Retreat earlier this summer @CSGSouth
States and courts are navigating the debate over glyphosate-based herbicides, from public health questions to lawsuits and state laws. 🧪🌱 Our latest Issue Brief breaks down the science, key litigation, and legislative responses shaping the future of these widely used…
More than 1,700 state leaders and staff came together in Birmingham, Alabama, for #SLCAL2025. A huge thank you to our members, sponsors, and volunteers. Your energy and dedication brought the conference to life. 💙 See highlights and download your favorite SLC 2025 moments:…
The Government Staff Track at #SLCAL2025 brought public servants together for four sessions on navigating change, building trust, dismantling silos and strengthening leadership. These conversations offered strategies and tools to tackle challenges and drive success in their…
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