Capitol Ideas | 2020 | Issue 1 | Serving the States

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all about csg

ISSUE 1 2020 | CAPITOL IDEAS

A “family of state officials,” CSG champions excellence in state governments to advance the common good

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Encompassing four regions, 50 states, all three branches of state government and nearly 15,000 members, The Council of State Governments can be described many ways. It’s a convening organization that brings state leaders together to discuss issues of mutual importance. It’s a depository for research on policy topics including education, health care and criminal justice. It’s a mechanism for interstate partnerships and collaborative relationships.

by Joel Sams

But while the impact of CSG is complex and far-reaching, its mission is simple. Through idea sharing, collaboration and problem-solving partnerships, CSG champions excellence in state governments to advance the common good.


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