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Sen. Lesil McGuire (AK), Chair
Rep. Jose Campos (NM), Chair-Elect
Sen. Tom O'Halleran, (AZ), Vice Chair
Rep. Jeff Morris (WA), Immediate Past Chair

Kent Briggs, Executive Director
Edgar Ruiz, 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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