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State officials exchange ideas and learn from experts at CSG's Spring and Annual Meeting. Officials, private sector partners and staff from every region of the country and all three branches of government meet to interact and share solutions in these one-of-a-kind meetings. In addition to attending, officials can offer to host their colleagues at future national meetings, which rotate among the CSG regions. Each CSG region also holds regional issue meetings. |

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.
