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The Governing Board and Executive Committee oversee the business affairs, policy and program development of CSG. Together, the Governing Board and Executive Committee are the main decision-making body to which all other CSG committees, task forces, regions, affiliates and staff report, and also give final authority to CSG's policy positions and resolutions. The Governing Board includes 55 governors and two legislators, one from each chamber, from each of the 50 states and five territories. The National Standing Committees and Task Forces include: Annual Meeting Committee Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Committee on Suggested State Legislation Energy and Environmental Task Force |
THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
State News Trivia
In the United States, 84.2 percent of citizens were covered by health insurance in 2006, according to the 2008 Book of the States, published by The Council of State Governments. Which state has the highest percentage of residents covered by health insurance? Which state had the lowest percentage?
States Address Dropout Problems
Stateline Midwest examines policy strategies in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio to address those states' high school dropout problems.
CSG/ERC Supports Increases in LIHEAP
In the face of rising energy prices, which put an increased burden on low-income families throughout the U.S., The Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference is supporting increased funding for low-income heating assistance program.
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