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Issues concerning federalism are of prime importance to states, and federal-state relationships are of pivotal concern to state officials. The federal government sometimes requires state, local and tribal governments to expend resources to achieve certain goals. These requirements are called intergovernmental or unfunded mandates. Unfunded mandates can take several forms, such as enforceable duties, changes in entitlement programs or a reduction in federal funding for an existing mandate. The CSG Washington office, along with other intergovernmental partners, aims to identify those mandates that have an impact on state budgets and alert its membership about the potential ramifications of such actions. |
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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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