Upcoming Events

Dec

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4-7

At the conference, state leaders from all three branches of government will be joined by policy experts as well as private sector and community partners from across the United States to share ideas and explore solutions to the complex policy issues facing the states.

Dec

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10

The proliferation of data centers across the country, and the Midwest, holds out hope for a high-tech economic…

Dec

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11

The laws and policies that impact the legal rights and representation of youths in child welfare systems vary considerably. Participants in this web event will learn about these differences, how they impact the lives of young people, and new laws and promising practices in the states.

Dec

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16

During this webinar, participants will learn how states can build partnerships with local communities and leaders to provide comprehensive services to adolescents that help lower incidences of violence. Hear an overview of why these plans are important for states to consider developing, what such strategies could look like, and lessons learned from Midwestern states.

Dec

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17

The Midwest-Canada Relations Committee and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus invite state and provincial legislators, as well as…

Dec

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19

Successful community development efforts are rarely the byproduct of a single company or person. It is through the collaboration of different industry partners, educational institutions and workforce development specialists working in the field that communities can develop effective strategies. During this webinar, experts from the Center on Rural Innovation will share their insights on how policymakers can build these partnerships.

Jan

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3-5

This bipartisan event brings together the nation's legislators and other key leaders to explore policies related to agriculture, natural resources and the needs of rural communities. Hosted by State Agriculture and Rural Leaders, or SARL, the summit gets support from The Council of Governments and the National Conference of State Legislatures. It will be held Jan. 3-5, 2025, in Des Moines.