Policy

Policy Analysis

Registration and housing now open for the 74th SLC Annual Meeting

The 74th Annual Meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference will convene in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, August 1 – 5....
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Policy Analysis

Select State Efforts to Reassess Executive Branch Emergency Powers

Cody Allen and Eric Harrison Given current political climates and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some state...
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Regional Resource

Rural Hospitals During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nick Bowman Rural hospitals are a vital part of the U.S. healthcare sector and provide strong...
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Policy Analysis

Impact of the American Rescue Plan on Southern States

CSG Center of Innovation Analysis of the American Rescue Plan: Fiscal Recovery Fund The American Rescue...
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Policy Analysis

Appropriations and Revenue Committee Structures in the South

Nick Bowman and Roger Moore The appropriation of state funds through the budget and regulation of...
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Policy Analysis

Coronavirus Impacts on State Legislatures: 2021

Roger Moore, Nick Bowman, Cody Allen, and Amanda Budd Last updated: April 15, 2021 As of...
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Policy Analysis

Unemployment in the SLC Region Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Roger Moore Disclaimer: On November 30, 2020, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the U.S....
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Policy Analysis

Trade in the SLC Region Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Roger Moore The COVID-19 pandemic upended global economic activity in the first quarter of 2020. Although...
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