SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE

Sen. Jeff Wentworth (TX), Chair
Speaker Robert W. Harrell Jr. (SC), Chair Elect
Sen. Mark Norris (TN), Vice Chair
Rep. Julia C. Howard (NC), Immediate Past Chair

Colleen Cousineau, Executive Director
Kenneth Fern Jr., Deputy Director

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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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