In Remembrance, New Sessions, SCOTUS Cases & More

August 2021 | Issue 1

In Remembrance - Oregon Representative Gary Leif

The CSG West family extends our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Oregon Representative Gary Leif. Known for his dedication to serving his community, his presence will be missed.

Member Resources

CSG West Vice Chair Applications Open

Interested in applying your leadership skills to the work of CSG West? We encourage you to take a look and consider submitting an application for the role of Vice Chair. Click below to learn more about the position and process, then submit your application by September 14.

Additional Sessions Confirmed

Details are being finalized for the September Annual Meeting and we are excited to share some recently confirmed conversation topics added to the agenda.

Recently Confirmed Topics:

Technology & Science in Agriculture
Impact of Population Shifts on Housing & Infrastructure
Revitalizing the Recycle System

Take a look at the full session descriptions along with the program schedule by clicking below.

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Border Legislative Conference Postponed

Due to the extension of the COVID-19 related travel restrictions applied to the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico, the annual meeting of the BLC is not possible for the originally scheduled dates of August 26-28. The program will be postponed until further notice with the hope of safely convening in the Spring of 2022. In the interim, virtual Legislative Exchange programs will be hosted beginning this Fall through the beginning of 2022.

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How Upcoming Cases May Impact States

Rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court often make headlines in the news, but the impact on state and local governments can be a more complicated matter. In preparation for the upcoming court hearings, the State & Local Legal Center has provided an overview of several cases likely to have significant impact on state governance. To learn more about the cases and the changes they could trigger, click below.

On September 15, The State and Local Legal Center (SLLC) will be hosting a virtual discussion to review the U.S. Supreme Court cases ahead and how they may impact state and local governments. Click below to register.

Cultural Orientation in Refugee Resettlement - Recording Now Available!

The process of cultural orientation in the resettlement process serves to prepare refugees for daily life in their new surroundings. It is a structured process with efforts beginning long before those being resettled arrive in the United States. In this recent session, staff from the Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange (CORE) shared information on the content covered, as well as the roles of volunteers and community partners in the process. The session recording in now available for viewing. Click below to take a look.

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