Policy Type: First Look

Timely, in-depth insight on emerging policy issues relevant to Southern state officials and staff, providing a comprehensive overview of current developments.

First Look

Health Policy

A CSG South First Look Health policy continues to be a leading priority for state legislatures...
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Housing Access and Affordability

A CSG South First Look Affordability has been at the forefront of federal and state legislative...
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Fentanyl and Opioid Response

A CSG South First Look Southern states entered 2026 navigating an ongoing opioid crisis marked by...
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Penny Elimination

A CSG South First Look In early 2025, President Trump announced via social media that he...
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Farm Bill Reauthorization

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

A CSG South First Look Prediction markets are marketplaces where participants buy and sell contracts based...
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Rural Health Transformation Program

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