MLC Annual Meeting

AUG 30-SEP 2, 2026 | Saint Paul, Minnesota

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MLC Annual Meeting

AUG 30-SEP 2, 2026 | Saint Paul, Minnesota

Learn more and register

Latest Policy Research, News & Events

Aug - Sep

30-2

Events 2026 Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference Read More

Research and News Time to Build: State Policy Tools to Address the Housing Needs of Midwest Communities and the Workforce View

Research and News Carrying the load: How states are planning for growth in data centers Read More

Sep

28-29

Events Great Lakes Legislative Caucus Annual Meeting Read More

Research and News Conform or decouple? Changes in federal tax policy stir debates in state legislatures Read More

Research and News CSG Midwest legislative delegation engages in transatlantic discussions Read More

Research and News ‘Farm Bill loophole’ has led to a booming industry for hemp-derived products and a mix of state laws; a new federal framework is coming soon Read More

Nov

12-13

Events Building Better Outcomes for Child Welfare: Strengthening Systems Through Informed and Collaborative State Leadership Read More

Research and News In some states, allowing community colleges to award bachelor’s degrees seen as way to improve access, fill current and future workforce needs Read More

Research and News Child Labor Laws, Revisited: A Review of Legislative Trends and Long-Standing Protections View

Research and News MLC Chair’s Initiative on Literacy: States are investing more in instructional coaches to improve student achievement Read More

Research and News Update: Year marks big changes for states in administering and funding Medicaid Read More

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