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Southern Legislative Conference

SLC 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky

Be part of SLC’s legacy and join the conversations defining the South’s future.

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Events

Regional Energy Summit 2026

A one-day forum on energy challenges and innovation for Southern states. Connect with legislators, regulators, and industry leaders.

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Policy Masterclasses

Policy Masterclasses 2026

Explore this year’s catalog and apply your interest today.

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Awards

Apply for the STAR Award

Celebrate innovative state government solutions that are impactful, creative, and transferable. Submit your program by April 15, 2026.

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Leadership Development

Advance Your Leadership

Apply for the 2026 CALS or SAGE class and strengthen your capacity to lead in public service.

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Monthly Policy Resource

Insights to Information

Each month, we publish member policy research requests as accessible PDFs that highlight emerging issues and real-time legislative priorities.

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Webinars

Explore Upcoming Webinars

Expert-led sessions exploring policy issues and professional development through a nonpartisan lens.

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REAL | STATE Now Streaming

A policy-forward podcast from CSG South.

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Recent Research

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Featured News & Updates

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Podcasts

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Staffing State Legislators: Doing More with Less, with Jay Hartz

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Revitalizing Rural Mississippi With Senator Rod Hickman 

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Right-Sizing Housing, Taxes & Community Stability in Georgia with Speaker Jon Burns

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Grid to Growth: Energy Policy and Economic Opportunity with Delegate Clay Riley

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About CSG South

At CSG South, our team is an extension of your office.

We support Southern state government officials and staff. We promote and strengthen cooperation and collaboration among our fifteen member states. And we serve as the premier public policy forum for Southern state governments, facilitating unparalleled opportunities for networking, discussion, and collaboration that lead to bright innovations and strategic solutions.

The CSG South Member States

CSG South is a nonprofit, nonpartisan member organization that serves the southern state governments of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Member States

David Meade

2025-2026 Chair Speaker Pro Tempore Kentucky

Jon Burns

2025-2026 Chair Elect House Speaker Georgia

Nathaniel Ledbetter

2025-2026 Immediate Past Chair House Speaker Alabama

We proudly recognize our CSG South Leadership.

Established in 1947, CSG South is a member-driven organization and serves as the premier public policy forum for Southern state governments.

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