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Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Should deception be allowed in police interrogation of juveniles? The question is being raised in legislatures; two Midwest states ban the practice Read More

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State Governments and Legislatures

Capital Closeup: In the Midwest, every state constitution has a ‘single subject’ rule, which was at the center of two recent cases in Nebraska and North Dakota Read More

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Education and Workforce Development

Legislative Tracker: Overview of Laws Passed in Midwest to Address Teacher Shortages (2023) Read More

Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Family losses of land and wealth are part of nation’s history; protecting future generations is among the goals of new laws on heirs’ property Read More

Radioactive Waste Transportation

CSG Midwest leads project to ensure safe shipment of radioactive materials through region Read More

North Dakota shifts to defined-contribution model for public employee retirement system Read More

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State Governments and Legislatures

Capital Closeup: In years ahead, Kansas will rely on outside commission to make changes in legislative pay Read More

Health and Human Services

‘Truly unifying issue’: A look at food insecurity and the role states play in addressing it Read More

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