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State programs across the South are driving results. The STAR Award recognizes solutions that are effective, innovative and transferable. Finalists present at SLC, July 11-15 in Lexington, Kentucky. Apply by April 15. ➡️bit.ly/STARAward2026 #StatePolicy #PublicService

DHS released $2.2B+ in federal disaster relief, which FEMA will distribute to over 1,700 recovery projects, including several states across the South. With federal funding uncertain, states may rely on dedicated accounts, rainy day funds and supplemental appropriations, with flexibility remaining key when needs may exceed available resources. #CSGSouth #StatePolicy

Southern legislators, staff, and energy innovators agree the regional energy conversation is overdue. On July 11 in Lexington, the Regional Energy Summit convenes policymakers, regulators, utilities, and industry innovators for a full-day forum on energy policy priorities, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Engage with peers driving energy decisions across the South. ➡️ Learn more and register: bit.ly/4r9HXHh #CSGSouthRES #EnergyPolicy

CSG South didn’t have far to travel for the next stop on its 2026 state visit season, meeting legislators and staff last week in Atlanta, Georgia, home to the CSG South office. The group discussed policy needs, emerging priorities, and nonpartisan resources that support legislative work. Thank you to the Georgia General Assembly for the thoughtful discussions and collaboration. ➡️ View your state’s visit date: bit.ly/CSGSouthCalend… #CSGSouth #StateVisits2026 @GaHouseHub @GASenatePress

Southern states have received initial FY26 awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Our CSG South First Look highlights state funding, planning approaches, and next steps for workforce, telehealth, and community-based initiatives. ➡️Read more: bit.ly/4ryKn2i #RuralHealth #StatePolicy

What happens after a legislative session ends? In Episode 4 of REAL | STATE, Lindsey Gray talks with Jay Hartz about the nonpartisan staff who support lawmakers year-round. “These tight-knit relationships are the heartbeat of the Commission.” Listen now: ➡️Apple: bit.ly/realstateonapp… ➡️Spotify: bit.ly/realstateonspo… ➡️YouTube: bit.ly/realstateonyou… #REALStatePodcast #CSGSouth

Explore advising executive leadership and passenger rail development in CSG South’s April webinars. Sessions examine communication strategies for working with executive leaders and review governance, funding and regional coordination related to passenger rail infrastructure. View upcoming webinars and register: ➡️ bit.ly/CSGSouthWebina… #CSGSouthWebinars

Energy reliability, infrastructure investment and emerging technologies continue to shape energy policy priorities across Southern states. The Regional Energy Summit on July 11 in Lexington, Kentucky, will examine these topics during a one-day policy forum for state officials, staff, and energy leaders. ➡️Learn more and register: bit.ly/4r9HXHh #CSGSouthRES #EnergyPolicy

CSG South continued its 2026 state visit season last week with stops in Jackson, Mississippi, and Richmond, Virginia. Our team met with legislators and staff to discuss policy needs, emerging priorities, and nonpartisan resources that support legislative work. Thank you to the Mississippi and Virginia legislatures for the thoughtful discussions and collaboration. ➡️ View your state’s visit date: bit.ly/CSGSouthCalend… #CSGSouth #StateVisits2026

Join Southern leaders July 11–15 in Lexington, Kentucky, for the 80th Southern Legislative Conference, where eight decades of collaboration meet conversations shaping the region’s future. 🔷 Register by May 1 to secure discounted rates and be part of this milestone year: bit.ly/4r4BD3y #SLCKY2026 #CSGSouth

Polarization is changing public interactions. Join CSG South for a 1-hour webinar to learn strategies for de-escalating conflict, setting boundaries, and communicating clearly while maintaining public trust. 🗓️ Friday, March 13 | 12 -1p.m. ET ➡️ Register: bit.ly/CSGSouthWebina… #CSGSouthWebinars #CommunicationSkills

NEW IN 2026: Regional Energy Summit On July 11 in Lexington, Kentucky, CSG South will convene Southern state legislators, legislative staff, regulators, public utility commissioners, state energy offices, and energy innovators for a one-day session examining key energy topics and regional policy developments. 💡Register: bit.ly/4r9HXHh #CSGRegionalEnergySummit #EnergyPolicy

CSG South continued its 2026 state visit season last week in Frankfort, Kentucky. Our team met with legislators and staff to discuss policy needs, emerging priorities, and nonpartisan resources that support legislative work. Thank you to the Kentucky Legislature for the thoughtful discussions and collaboration. View your state’s visit date: ➡️ bit.ly/CSGSouthCalend… #CSGSouth #StateVisits2026

Mississippi’s leap from 49th to 9th in 4th-grade reading is reshaping rural workforce opportunities. Senator Rod Hickman joins Lindsey Gray on Episode 3 of REAL | STATE. ➡️ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/realstateonapp… ➡️ Spotify: bit.ly/realstateonspo… ➡️ YouTube: bit.ly/realstateonyou… #REALStatePodcast #CSGSouth #EducationPolicy #WorkforceDevelopment

ATT legislation is accelerating. 10 states have adopted laws since 2023. 17 states introduced bills in 2025. In the South, Louisiana and South Carolina enacted legislation, with measures considered in North Carolina, Texas and Virginia. ➡️Read our latest Issue Brief on Advanced Transmission Technologies: bit.ly/AdvancedTransm… #EnergyPolicy #StatePolicy

CSG South continued its 2026 state visit season last week in Columbia, South Carolina. Our team met with legislators and staff to discuss policy needs, emerging priorities, and nonpartisan resources that support legislative work. Thank you to the South Carolina Legislature for the thoughtful discussions and collaboration. View your state’s visit date: ➡️ bit.ly/CSGSouthCalend… #CSGSouth #StateVisits2026