CSG 20 UNDER 40 LEADERSHIP AWARD / ISSUE 5 / 2020
06 New Year’s Resolutions
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There is no denying that 2020 has been a tough year. So join CSG members as they look ahead to 2021 and cast their hopes for the new year.
08 A Reimagined National
Conference The COVID-19 global health crisis upended communities across the world and changed the way people worked, learned, ate, shopped, lived and more. CSG moved its annual national conference to a virtual platform in 2020 to protect our members and partners.
10 State by State
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For more than eight decades, “The Book of the States” has served as the resource of choice for state-by-state comparisons and relevant, accurate and timely information for all 56 states, commonwealths and territories of the U.S.
32 Future of Occupational
To help elected and appointed state officials across the country, CSG continues to update its online resources each week to offer the latest data and trends, a comprehensive list of executive orders and more.
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12 Celebrating Service
40 Final Facts
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After 42 years of service to CSG East/ Eastern Regional Conference, Director Wendell Hannaford is retiring. His colleagues join CSG members in honoring his work and legacy.
During the holiday season, communities around the world take part in special traditions unique to their location and history. Discover holidays celebrated around the world.
F E AT U R E S
ISSUE 5 2020 | CAPITOL IDEAS
Through its inaugural 20 Under 40 Leadership Award, CSG recognizes the outstanding leadership of up-and-coming elected and appointed officials. Meet the recipients of this year’s award and discover what motivates them to serve their communities.
Licensure Over the last 60 years, the number of jobs requiring a government approval to practice a profession has grown from about one in 20 to nearly one in four. Learn more about how states can prioritize these occupational licenses for military families and others.
11 COVID-19 Resources
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16 20 Under 40 Recipients
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CSG
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THEY TWEETED IT
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