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The Public Sector Apprenticeship Toolkit is designed to help state and local government leaders, as well as HR professionals, effectively create, implement and maintain registered apprenticeship programs to address talent shortages.

CSG Toolkit Offers State Leaders a Guide to Public Sector Apprenticeship - The Council of State Governments The Council of State Governments Public Sector Apprenticeship Toolkit is a newly published resource serving as a comprehensive guide for state and local government leaders and human resources professionals to effectively develop, launch and sustain registered apprenticeship programs to fill talent s...

Expanding access to mental health care in the workplace is crucial. According to a survey by The American Institute of Stress, 83% of U.S. workers experience some work-related stress daily.

Expanding access to mental health care in the workplace is crucial. According to a survey by The American Institute of Stress, 83% of U.S. workers experience some work-related stress daily.

State governments and other employers can implement a range of strategies to boost employee well-being and build a more inclusive workforce.

These issues were a focus of the Mental Health Matters: National Task Force on Workforce Mental Health Policy convened by CSG and the National Conference of State Legislatures, in collaboration with the State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED), which is a unique state-federal collaboration funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. Learn more: https://www.csg.org/2024/10/10/mental-health-matters-expanding-access-to-workplace-care-and-supports/

https://www.csg.org/2024/10/10/mental-health-matters-expanding-access-to-workplace-care-and-supports/

Did you know that Louisiana's state bird is the brown pelican? Did you know early-bird registration for the 2024 CSG National Conference in New Orleans ends Nov. 1?

Seven weeks until state leaders from across the nation convene at one of the largest events dedicated to bringing together state leaders to spark collaboration and promote bipartisan solutions.

Sign up today! https://csgovts.info/NOLA24

There are several barriers to addressing mental health issues in underserved communities, from stigma to a lack of access to services.

Data shows these groups are less likely to receive high-quality care due to a lack of culturally competent providers and implicit bias among health care professionals, among other factors.

Mental Health Matters: Reaching Underserved Communities - The Council of State Governments According to research from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a strong correlation exists between social determinants of health — the conditions and environments in which people live and work — and health outcomes. Social drivers, such as employment, access to insurance and health...

Legislators across the country are working to end the subminimum wage, a federal policy established under the 86-year-old Fair Labor Standards Act.

Goal of new tax credit, grants in Kansas is to end subminimum wages paid to disabled workers - CSG Midwest Kansas is hoping a new tax credit and grant program encourage employers to employ disabled workers and pay them at...

According to NAMI, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness each year in the U.S. As a result, access to mental health resources has become a critical policy priority for U.S. states.

At CSG, we recognize that no single solution works for every state or everyone. For day, we celebrate the initiatives nationwide aimed at increasing supports and ensuring that all individuals have access to the care they need.

Explore our mental health resources here: https://www.csg.org/2024/10/10/world-mental-health-day/

📄 There are over 7,000 provisions that limit health care job opportunities based on criminal history according to the latest brief from the CSG Justice Center.

With nearly 1.9 million health care jobs being added in the U.S. by 2032 and a shortage of qualified workers to fill them, workers with criminal histories represent a promising pool of talent that are often shut out of job opportunities.

This brief explores how including workers with criminal histories can address growing workforce shortages and foster safer, healthier communities.

Expanding Access to Health Care Jobs for Workers with Criminal Histories - CSG Justice Center This brief examines the employment challenges faced by the health care sector and how incorporating workers with criminal histories can help overcome these challenges, promote a stronger economy, and facilitate safer and healthier communities.

Policymakers across the nation are deciding what role their state will play in governing the development and regulation of . Some states have already spoken.

In Texas, HB 2060 (2023) established an AI advisory council consisting of public and elected officials, academics and technology experts.

Connecticut policymakers passed SB 1103 (2023), requiring state agencies to review any use of AI and to ensure the technology does not discriminate against anyone and that it is fiscally responsible.

In Illinois, HB 2557 (2019) requires an employer to notify and receive consent from job applicants prior to conducting a video-recorded interview that may be analyzed by AI to determine their fitness for the position.

As states work to recover from the devastation of Hurricane , our thoughts are with the residents, first responders and state leaders who are uniting to help their communities in this challenging time.

USAGov has resources available for residents in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Hurricane Helene | USAGov Learn how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Helene. Find resources to help you recover from the disaster.

Today is President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday, making him the only former commander in chief to reach the century mark.

“The Council of State Governments wishes former Georgia state senator and governor and the 39th President of the United States a very happy 100th birthday. His has been a life of inspiring public service, from his service in the United States Navy to his humanitarian work around the globe."

"Recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Nobel Peace Prize, President Carter, with his beloved, late wife, Rosalynn as his partner, has made the world a better place. A man of faith, Jimmy Carter understands that the greatest satisfaction in life is found in serving a cause greater than oneself. To the man from Plains, Georgia, a grateful nation salutes you on this milestone birthday. May God bless you today and in the days ahead.” - David Adkins, CSG Executive Director/CEO.

Once a Toll Fellow, always a Toll Fellow. 🏅

These 48 individuals, representing 34 states and all three branches of government, make up the 2024 Henry Toll Fellowship class.

Upon their graduation at the 2024 CSG National Conference, they will join 1,400 alumni of the fellowship, including four sitting state/territorial house speakers, eight sitting state supreme court justices, 10 sitting members of Congress, three sitting governors and more than 200 Toll alumni currently serving as state/territorial legislators.

https://csgovts.info/Tolls24

Behavioral health resources are in high demand, highlighting the growing demand for mental health supports. States are working to enhance access to these services through increased funding, telehealth options, and community-based programs.

State and Local Governments Increase Access to Behavioral Health Resources Officials credit cloud technologies with breaking down silos and assisting people in need.

Our thoughts are with Florida’s first responders and residents as they brace for the impact of Hurricane Helene.

Shelters are opening today & early tomorrow for Hurricane .

Call (800) 729-3413 if you need assistance reaching or finding shelters in the Big Bend region.

Visit http://FloridaDisaster.org/Shelter-Status to find shelters & remember that there are shelters to meet your needs!

Illinois has a statewide program created to prepare young women and girls for leadership in state government - Girls Lead. Chaired by Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, this program by the Illinois Council on Women and Girls is now in its second year.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/17/local-girls-can-shadow-and-work-with-state-government-leaders-in-mentorship-program/

Local Girls Can Shadow And Work With State Government Leaders In Mentorship Program Girls Lead, now in its second year, gives students a chance to learn about the inner workings of local government. It's led by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton.

The push for broader electric vehicle infrastructure is felt nationwide as legislators explore this growing industry. Here's what to know:

- The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan is dedicating $5 billion to creating a network of fast-charging stations along interstate highways.
- Estimates of potential employment growth across the EV supply chain is around 160,000 new U.S. jobs by 2032.
- Starting in 2030, Illinois will require state agencies, with the exception of law enforcement, to purchase ZEV passenger vehicles (SB 1769).



https://csgmidwest.org/2024/09/09/at-a-crossroads-legislators-explore-binational-push-for-electric-vehicles-potential-impact-of-evs-in-region/

The U.S. Air Force was officially established on Sept. 18, 1947, though it has operated under different titles alongside the U.S. Army since 1907.

For the 77th anniversary, the CSG Overseas Voting Initiative compiled all you need to know on the history and structure of the U.S. Armed Forces second-youngest branch.

https://www.csg.org/2024/09/17/military-101-the-u-s-air-force/

The Youth Protective Factors Study: Risk, Strengths, and Reoffending - CSG Justice Center Advancing safety and second chances