Economic Development and Infrastructure
In late 2024, The Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Legislative Conference established the bipartisan, interstate and binational Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee. The goal of this MLC committee is to foster the exchange of information and ideas on a wide range of issues, particularly those identified by its legislative officers and members. Legislators are appointed to the committee by legislative appointing authorities as well as leaders of the MLC.
Committee activities include policy research, committee-sponsored webinars for legislators and legislative staff, and in-person meetings. The committee’s co-chairs are Ohio Sen. Hearcel Craig and Nebraska Sen. Kathleen Kauth.
The committee met for the first time and hosted sessions in conjunction with the 2025 MLC Annual Meeting, which was held July 27-30 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Committee agenda and sessions for Saskatoon
In conjunction with the 79th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Saskatoon, Sask., the MLC Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will meet and lead policy sessions. The MLC Annual Meeting will be held July 27-30.
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This in-person meeting was a unique learning opportunity for Midwestern state and provincial legislators. Registration was free and travel stipends were available to attend the event, which was be held Nov. 17-18 in the Chicago area. Registration for this event was open to all legislators and was accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space was limited.
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An event for all legislators from the region's states and provinces
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Sessions were held in July in conjunction with the 76th Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference (MLC).
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