Regional Roundup
November 30, 2017
Workforce Development
REFORMING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING IN THE STATES
In a time when agreement across political lines is often elusive, one topic seems to unite those of all political persuasions: increasingly burdensome occupational licensing requirements. Learn about efforts across the country and in the West to reduce licensing barriers and get workers into good jobs.
 
Western Legislative Leaders
IDAHO REPRESENTATIVE CLARK KAUFFMAN
Idaho Representative Clark Kauffman chairs CSG West's Agriculture and Water Committee, and farms just outside of Twin Falls, Idaho. Representative Kauffman shares his legislative philosophy and offers some advice. Hint: it involves alligators.

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Health Care Spending
CSG RELEASES REPORT ON STATE DIABETES SPENDING
On December 15, The Council of State Governments will release a new report called "Diabetes in the United States: Examining Growth Trends, State Funding Sources and Economic Impact." The number of adults with diagnosed diabetes increased nearly five-fold in the U.S. between 1980 and 2015. Diabetes costs are estimated at over $160 billion every year for medical treatment, and through indirect costs due to lost productivity, unemployment due to chronic disability, and premature mortality.

The new report will be formally released at the 2017 CSG National Conference in Las Vegas, but is available now on the CSG website by following the link below.

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Tax Reform
THE FEDERAL TAX BILL IS ALSO AN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL
Congressional Republicans are pushing a major overhaul of the country's tax code. Many of the ideas they're debating could have a big impact on infrastructure in the states. Governing magazine explains some of the key issues.

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Resources for Members
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