Save the Date! 2026 CSG West Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT | Jul. 7-10, 2026
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5th Annual Colorado River Forum: Key Takeaways, Insights, and the Path to 2026
Nearly 30 western state legislators gathered in Santa Fe for the 5th Annual Colorado River Forum at a…
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Shaping the Future of AI
Overview Nearly 30 western state legislators convened in Sacramento for an intensive, non-partisan workshop on the opportunities, challenges,…
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Pay Now to Reduce Fires — or Pay More Later
Wildfires across the Western United States continue to grow in size, frequency, and cost. Panelists at the Wildfires…
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Trade Trends: Tariff Impacts on Western States
The West is facing a dual shock: less water and more market consolidation. Colorado River flows are down…
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The AI Revolution Comes to State Houses: Policymakers Write the Rules for Tomorrow
Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector of society — from healthcare and education to energy and employment —…
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Rural Healthcare on Life Support: States Race to Save Critical Access
Across rural America, a quiet emergency has become a full-scale crisis. Hospitals are closing, maternity wards are shuttering,…
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Agriculture & Water in the West: Legislators Confront Hard Truths
The West is facing a dual shock: less water and more market consolidation. Colorado River flows are down…
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Rethinking Artificial Intelligence in Education
Artificial intelligence could transform education more than any previous technology—but only if schools proactively engage with it, said…
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Hawaii Representative Lauren Matsumoto Elected as 2026 CSG West Vice Chair
CSG West is proud to announce that Hawaii Representative Lauren Matsumoto was unanimously elected by the Executive…
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LCRG in Action: Columbia & Snake River Basins Take Center Stage
CSG West was pleased to welcome Western legislators to Sandpoint, Idaho for the annual Legislative Council on River…
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Managing Today’s Energy Challenges in the West & the Role of Data Centers in Powering Artificial Intelligence
Under the tutelage of Wyoming Senator Dan Dockstader and Alaska Representative Maxine Dibert, the respective co-chairs of the…
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Meet the Co-Chairs: Arizona Representative Justin Wilmeth
As part of our continuing co-chair spotlight series, we’re excited to introduce Arizona Representative Justin Wilmeth, who serves…
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