Government Operations

Issue Brief

Beyond the Stadium Lights: How Major Events Shape Southern States

Issue Brief by Policy Analyst, Judah Lebofsky Introduction Major events are a notable component of cultural...
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First Look

Penny Elimination

A CSG South First Look In early 2025, President Trump announced via social media that he...
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Issue Brief

From Service to Stability: Policies Geared Towards Supporting Veterans

Issue Brief by Policy Analyst, Erin Twomey Partin Executive Summary While the federal government provides foundational...
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First Look

Farm Bill Reauthorization

A CSG South First Look Congress is currently working to reauthorize the Farm Bill, the omnibus...
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Regional Resource

The Great Southern State Space Race: The Economic and Regulatory Impacts of Spaceports in the South

Regional Resource by Senior Policy Analyst, Cody Allen Across the country, states are eyeing the stars...
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Regional Resource

The 123s of ABCs: Building and Financing Foundations for Pre-K in the South

Regional Resource by Senior Policy Analyst, Cody Allen According to research from the First Five Years...
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First Look

Rural Health Transformation Program

A CSG South First Look The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is a federal initiative created...
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Issue Brief

Supporting Survivors: Criminal Protections for Victims of Human Trafficking

Issue Brief by Policy Analyst, Erin Twomey Partin Human trafficking is recognized as a crime involving...
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Issues to Watch

2026 Issues to Watch

State legislatures across the South are gearing up for the 2026 legislative session, developing and drafting...
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