Infrastructure, Canada Relations, SCOTUS Case Review & Leadership Opening

May 2021 | Issue 2

Annual Meeting Registration Now Open!

Registration for the Annual Meeting is now open with information on meeting registration, accommodations, travel, agenda, and more available on our website.

Be sure to take look and start your travel plans. We look forward to seeing everyone off-screen as we gather, once again, to connect and learn together.

Regional Policy

Canada Relations Leadership

At the start of each biennium CSG West officers identify policy areas important to the region and establish committees tasked with facilitating information exchange, disseminating research, and providing opportunities for members to develop shared solutions. Each committee is lead by co-chairs who provide bipartisan perspective to issues facing the region. As these leaders begin their efforts, we invite you to learn a little more about them and the perspective they bring to their work.

SEN TOM BEGICH

MLA NATHAN NEUDORF

Not Eisenhower's Infrastructure Bill

The current federal administration has proposed a significant infrastructure bill which has drawn comparisons with past infrastructure spending legislation. Some have suggested the bill is an "Eisenhower 8.0" while others promote the effort as a "once in a lifetime" investment. Negotiations and counteroffers have been progressing since the bill's initial introduction in March. With an agreement deadline of Memorial Day looming, members of the Congressional GOP are set to release a counteroffer proposal today. For a more detailed recap of the past, present and possible future, click below.

U.S. Supreme Court Updates

Drawing a Firm Line Between 4th Amendment and Community Caretaking

In a four-page opinion the U.S. Supreme Court held unanimously in Caniglia v. Strom that police community caretaking duties do not justify warrantless searches and seizures in the home. In Justice Alito’s words, “there is no special Fourth Amendment rule for a broad category of cases involving ‘community caretaking.” To read a recap of the case, click below.

U.S. Supreme Court Review

Each summer the State & Local Legal Center organizes a U.S. Supreme Court review webinar addressing cases most relevant to states and local governments. This term has produced several cases for review and prompting the hosting of three webinars during the month of July. Links to the webinars are included below for quick access to additional information and registration. Each webinar is free, but does require registration.

The Big Cases for States and Local Governments - July 15 at 11am PST

First Amendment Cases - July 22 at 10am PST

Police Cases - July 29 at 10am PST

Member Resources

CSG West Vice Chair Applications Open

Through collective leadership, the CSG West Officers lead the organization's efforts to support regional collaboration, information sharing, and professional development. For those interested in applying their skills as an officer, we encourage you to submit an application by the September 14 deadline! Click below to learn more about the position and selection process.

COVID-19 State Resources

Be sure to check out the CSG COVID-19 resource site for updated information on initiatives and resources related to state responses to the pandemic.

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