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12 counties have been selected to pilot a new playbook for deciding which behavioral health interventions are best for which people in their court and jail systems.    "By the end of 2027, I hope to see these counties not just implementing evidence-informed interventions but building the data infrastructure to prove what's working and creating a roadmap that counties across the country can follow."  Learn more about the counties and the pilot: hubs.la/Q04yz4gS0

Does your work involve juvenile justice?  Join us and the Justice Training Institute on Oct. 6 for a webinar on supporting crisis stabilization for youth and young adults during reentry.   Open to people in any state.  Register now: hubs.la/Q04yv1p50

Utah helped lay the groundwork for the national 988 system, but after launching it, most police were still responding to mental health calls alone and failing to identify when a crisis was related to substance use.  We partnered with UT leaders to develop statewide 988 and substance use training for law enforcement.  Check out our training resources:  hubs.la/Q04xznB30

Northern Virginia provided the setting for Southern state policymakers to take a closer look at data center operations and the infrastructure that supports them. CSG South’s final 2026 Policy Masterclass examined electricity, transmission, water resources, and community infrastructure through expert discussions and a firsthand site visit. Learn more about the Policy Masterclass Series: ➡️bit.ly/2026PolicyMasterclass… #CSGSouth #PolicyMasterclass

There are currently 722 interstate compacts involving states across the @CSGSouth region, spanning areas including occupational licensing, natural resources, and public safety. This webinar examines how interstate compacts are developed, how they move through the legislative process, and the considerations involved in determining when a compact is the appropriate tool. csg.org/2026/09/23/stronger-…

The updated Aligning Health & Safety State Policy Tool from @CSGJC helps state policymakers and staff navigate common challenges that stand in the way of improving local criminal justice and behavioral health systems. Learn more: projects.csgjusticecenter.or…

In Northern Alabama, a longstanding aerospace presence intersects with STEAM education, research and workforce development. The second 2026 Policy Masterclass brought Southern state policymakers to Huntsville to examine those connections through conversations with state, federal, education, and industry leaders, along with visits to Huntsville City Schools, UAH and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Learn more about the 2026 Policy Masterclass Series. ➡️ bit.ly/2026PolicyMasterclass… #CSGSouth #PolicyMasterclass

The data center boom has become a central topic in state-level policy debates. This report collects state-level findings on data center buildout, including an analysis of legislation to highlight the diverse approaches taken by the states and how they are addressing this rapidly evolving landscape. Explore more in the latest of the CSG-50 State Scan Research Series: csg.org/2026/09/18/csg-50-st…

This week, the CSG Justice Center Advisory Board and leaders met in DC to set our organization’s priorities for the year ahead. We’re laser-focused on helping states and communities:    ➡️ Reduce and solve more violent crime;  ➡️ Align public health and safety resources to improve how justice systems address behavioral health needs; and    ➡️ Accelerate recent drops in recidivism and scale reentry efforts.  Does your state or community have similar goals? Join the CSG Justice Center’s network of 30,000 leaders working to navigate complex challenges: hubs.la/Q04xVkjz0

“Literacy in Action” is the 2026 Midwestern Legislative Conference Chair’s Initiative of Minnesota Senate Assistant Majority Leader Mary Kunesh. In support of this initiative, @CSGMidwest is developing a series of policy resources and programming for legislators throughout the year. Learn more: csg.org/2026/09/05/2026-mlc-…

Statement from CSG Executive Director/CEO David Adkins on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11: "The legacy of the darkest of days is not written by the hate that fueled the heinous attacks, instead it is found in the resolve and resilience of the American people in the wake of 9/11. The courage of the first responders, the bravery of the citizens who enlisted and served, and the waves of support shown to those who were grieving loved ones lost—those are the hallmarks of the character of our nation. Let us commemorate the lives lost that day by rededicating ourselves to defending freedom, to denouncing hate and violence, to helping our neighbors in need and to exercising the full measure of our responsibilities as citizens of this great nation."

A recent @CSGSouth webinar explored how states are approaching infrastructure resilience to reduce economic disruptions and support continuity before, during and after disasters. Featuring expert insights from South Carolina Chief Resilience Officer Ben Duncan and Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management Executive Director Annie Vest. csg.org/2026/09/02/from-coas…

Legislators in the West came together at the @CSGWEST csg.org/2026/08/12/following…

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced federal funding opportunities to improve state and local criminal justice systems with a focus on reentry, crisis response and behavioral health services. @CSGJC csgjusticecenter.org/2026/08…