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Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 03:49 PM
This session explored key issues, potential unintended consequences and implication for economic competitiveness of conforming to the new federal corpotate income tax. Speakers Joseph Crosby, Douglas Lindholm and Scott Roberti engaged in a highly interactive discussion of the questions facing states as they move to conform or to decouple from the federal tax provisions passed late in calendar 2017 that applied to 2017 taxes. See slides here. In a second panel discussion, Dr. Denison and Dr. Kim highlighted the major findings of Cashless State Governments: Electronic Collections & Benefit...
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 01:48 PMCSG members had the privilege of hearing from U.S. Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft during the 2018 National Conference in Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati on Dec. 6. Ambassador Craft and other speakers looked at the current relations between the U.S.A. and Canada, including the negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, and subnational relations involving American states and Canadian provinces.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 10:59 AMAt the December 2018 National Conference, CSG members heard from two D.C.-based experts who offered their predictions of what to expect in the coming year. With the mid-term elections over, state leaders are keeping a close eye on the priorities of the new Congress, the Trump Administration, and the Supreme Court. If the last two years is an indicator, there could be a variety of policies enacted in Washington that will have a major impact of state and local governments.
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Friday, December 14, 2018 at 02:28 PMThis panel examined how four professions have addressed interstate licensure reciprocity and portability. Panelists explained the mechanism for interstate licensure mobility in their profession, why they believe interstate licensure mobility is important for their members, and the benefits of...
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Friday, December 14, 2018 at 02:10 PMThis panel examined the evolution and current use of interstate compacts, discuss the history of interstate compacts and examine the scope of interstate problems states now tackle through compacts, with a focus on occupational licensure compacts. Additionally, the panel explored other forms of...
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 05:11 PMThose in attendance at the " Growing Green: Marijuana Policy Impacts on State Budgets" session at the CSG National Conference heard that states have collected what they characterized as significant but not game changing revenues. Friednash and Todd, both from Colorado, the first state to legalize...
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 03:58 PMThe Council of State Governments hosted its 2018 National Conference from Dec. 5th - Dec. 8th in Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati. The meeting provided state leaders with a full agenda structured to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing state governments. If you would like to review...
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Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 11:17 AM
Alternative energy has consistently improved over the years. Wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectricity technology have gradually made their mark in America’s energy production as producers and consumers look for alternatives to fossil fuels. State governments have been increasingly mandating...
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 04:57 PM
State legislators and government agencies from Hawaii hosted an "Empowering All Abilities" Job Fair for persons with developmental disabilities on Oct. 30 at the Hawaii Capitol. During the fair, each job seeker had a table set up with a presentation board that showcased their interests, strengths...
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Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 02:55 PMSpeakers at the 2018 National Conference in Northern Kentucky told CSG members that finding and paying for child care is creating a crisis for American families. Parents are struggling to find child care and this can prevent them from participating in the workforce. Wisconsin Rep. Joan Ballweg...