The Council of State Governments

The conversations shaping the future of the states are coming to the heart of Southern California this December.

Join us at the 2026 CSG National Conference in Anaheim, California, where state leaders from all three branches of government will gather to share ideas, build connections and explore solutions to complex policy issues facing the states. #CSG26 #CSGAnaheim

Learn more, events.csg.org/event/17b7d8b4…

California Assemblymember Mike Gipson, who serves as 2026 CSG National Chair, invites you to the CSG National Conference Dec. 3-6 in Anaheim, where state leaders from all three branches of government will gather with partners and visionaries to share ideas, build connections and explore solutions to the complex policy issues facing the states.

The Council of State Governments Justice Center (@CSGJC) the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (@APApsychiatric) and the National Center for State Courts (@StateCourts) have announced the 2026 recipients of the Judge Stephen S. Goss Memorial Award for Leadership, presented by the Judges and Psychiatrists Leadership Initiative (JPLI):

csgjusticecenter.org/2026/10/28/202…

Meet the recipients of the 2026 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award: 20 up-and-coming elected and appointed officials making an impact in their states.

#CSG20Under40 #CSG20U40

Learn more about these rising state leaders: csg.org/2026/11/05/csg…

The Council of State Governments congratulates the newly elected and reelected governors, legislators and other state officials following the 2026 elections. We also thank those concluding their time in public office for their service to their states.

As new terms begin, CSG looks forward to working with state leaders across all branches of government to exchange ideas, learn from one another and find practical solutions to shared challenges.