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General Information.............................................................................. 2 MLC Executive Committee. .................................................................. 3 Wisconsin Leadership and Delegation.............................................. 4 2016Wisconsin Host State Volunteers............................................... 5 CSG Calendar ......................................................................................... 6 MLC Annual Meetings Over the Years ............................................... 7 Conference Agenda .............................................................................. 8 Spouse, Guest and Youth Programs . ............................................... 20 Meeting Contributors.......................................................................... 24 CSG Associates...................................................................................... 26 About CSG............................................................................................. 28 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

All rooms are located in the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. » CSG/MLC Office : Milwaukee Room, 2nd Floor » Host State Office : Crystal Room, 2nd Floor » Presenters Room : Solomon Juneau, 2nd Floor Conference Registration/Information/Internet Café: » Saturday: 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. | Atrium, 2nd Floor » Sunday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Atrium, 2nd Floor » Monday and Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Atrium, 2nd Floor » Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Atrium, 2nd Floor Please visit the CSG-sponsored Internet Café to complete an online evaluation of the meeting.

VISIT THE IOWA TABLE Start planning now to attend next year’s MLC Annual Meeting, which will be held July 9-12, 2017, in Des Moines. Visit the Iowa Table for information on the state and its largest city. At 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, please stop by to sample a “taste of Iowa” and register for a drawing at the Iowa Reception that evening, when Iowa items will be given away. TRY THE MLC ANNUAL MEETING APP By downloading the free MLC Annual meeting app, you can have all of the conference details at your fingertips. It is available for download at https://eventmobi.com/2016MLC .

We Value Your Feedback! Please take a fewminutes to fill out the MLC Annual Meeting evaluation at www.csgmidwest.org or on the meeting app (see above). If you complete the survey by Friday, July 29, you will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card. You can also fill out the evaluation form provided in your registration folder and available at the registration desk. Return your completed form to the MLC registration desk to receive a candy bar or piece of fruit. Thank you for taking the time to give us your comments and suggestions. It helps us do a better job of serving you.

MLC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SENATOR TIM FLAKOLL IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR North Dakota

REPRESENTATIVE JOAN BALLWEG CHAIR Wisconsin

SENATOR JANET PETERSEN 1ST VICE CHAIR Iowa

SENATOR CLIFF HITE 2ND VICE CHAIR Ohio

NORTH DAKOTA Senator Kyle Davison Senator Tim Flakoll Representative Kim Koppelman Senator Donald Schaible Senator RichWardner OHIO Representative Robert Cupp Senator Keith Faber Senator Cliff Hite SOUTH DAKOTA Representative Jacqueline Sly Senator Mike Vehle WISCONSIN Representative Joan Ballweg Senator Scott Fitzgerald Senator Fred Risser ALBERTA Member of the Legislative Assembly CameronWesthead MANITOBA

ILLINOIS Representative Robyn Gabel Senator Terry Link Representative Elaine Nekritz Senator Donne E. Trotter INDIANA Senator Ed Charbonneau Representative Ed Clere Senator JimMerritt, Jr. Representative Kathy Kreag Richardson IOWA Senator Wally E. Horn Senator Janet Petersen Speaker Linda Upmeyer Senator Mary JoWilhelm KANSAS Representative Susan Concannon Speaker Ray Merrick MICHIGAN Senator Goeff Hansen Senator Ken Horn Representative Eric Leutheuser MINNESOTA Senator Thomas Bakk Speaker Kurt Daudt Representative Alice Hausman NEBRASKA

Speaker Myrna Driedger Minister Kelvin Goertzen ONTARIO Speaker Dave Levac SASKATCHEWAN Speaker Corey Tochor

Senator Beau McCoy Senator Heath Mello Senator Kate Sullivan

WISCONSIN LEADERSHIP AND DELEGATION

MLC CHAIR Representative Joan Ballweg

ASSISTANT TO MLC CHAIR Ms. Bethany Anderson, Research Assistant

LEADERS OF THE WISCONSIN STATE LEGISLATURE Senator Scott Fitzgerald, Majority Leader Representative Robin Vos, Speaker of the Assembly

Senator Jennifer Shilling, Minority Leader Representative Peter Barca, Minority Leader

Representative Scott Allen Representative Joan Ballweg Representative Terese Berceau Representative Kathy Bernier Representative Jill Billings Representative David Bowen Representative Dave Considine Representative Chris Danou Representative Evan Goyke Representative Dave Heaton Representative Gary Hebl Representative Gordon Hintz Representative Cody Horlacher Representative LaTonya Johnson Representative Terry Katsma Representative Dan Knodl Representative Scott Krug Representative Mike Kuglitsch Representative Amy Loudenbeck Representative Cory Mason Representative Lee Nerison Representative Adam Neylon Representative Tod Ohnstad WISCONSIN STATE DELEGATION

Representative Jim Ott RepresentativeWarren Petryk Representative Sondy Pope Representative Keith Ripp Representative Jessie Rodriguez Representative Melissa Sargent Representative Christine Sinicki Representative Ken Skowronski Representative Mark Spreitzer Representative Amanda Stuck Representative Lisa Subeck Representative JoCasta Zamarripa Representative Josh Zepnick

Senator Alberta Darling Senator Nikiya Harris Dodd Senator Chris Larson Senator Terry Moulton Senator Luther Olsen Senator Janis Ringhand

Senator Fred Risser Senator Lena Taylor

2016 HOST STATE VOLUNTEERS WISCONSIN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

CONFERENCE COORDINATORS Mr. Dan Schmidt

Ms. Katie Bender-Olson

Ms. Kelly Mautz Ms. Julie Learned Ms. Tracey Young REGISTRATION

Ms. Miranda Machgan Ms. LaurenWeber

TRANSPORTATION

Mr. Zach Ramirez

Mr. Steve McCarthy

SPOUSE PROGRAM

Mr. Terry Anderson Ms. Anna Henning

Ms. AngliniaWashington

KIDS PROGRAM

Ms. Margit Kelley Mr. Brian Larson Ms. Jessica Ozalp Ms. Jessica Karls-Ruplinger

Ms. Julia Norsetter Ms. Amber Otis Ms. Andrea Brauer

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM EVENT

Mr. Scott Grosz

Mr. Larry Konopacki

DISCOVERYWORLD EVENT

Ms. Rachel Snyder

Mr. Mike Queensland

STATE DINNER

Ms. Rachel Letzing Mr. David Moore

Ms. Melissa Schmidt

PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Ms. Rebecca Hogan, Team Leader

Mr. Steve Baas Mr. Pete Christianson Ms. Wendy Coomer

Mr. Joe Leibham Ms. Mary Panzer Mr. Brian Rude Mr. Brandon Scholz Mr. Jeremey Shepherd Ms. Brooke Younggren

Ms. Annie Early Mr. Mickey Foti Mr. Buddy Julius

CSG CALENDAR BEGIN PLANNING FOR THESE LEARNING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

2016 BOWHAY INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (BILLD) August 12-16 | Madison, Wisconsin CSG HENRY TOLL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM August 26-31 | Lexington, Kentucky MIDWEST INTERSTATE PASSENGER RAIL COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING September 28-29 | St. Louis, Missouri MIDWESTERN RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING November 30-December 1 | St. Louis, Missouri CSG NATIONAL CONFERENCE December 8-11 | Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

2017

2017 BOWHAY INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (BILLD) August 11-15 | Minneapolis, Minnesota GREAT LAKES LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS ANNUAL MEETING September 22-23 | Toronto, Ontario CSG NATIONAL CONFERENCE December 14-17 | Las Vegas, Nevada 2018 73rd ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MIDWESTERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE July 15-18 | Winnipeg, Manitoba

MLC ANNUAL MEETINGS OVER THE YEARS The Midwestern Legislative Conference Annual Meeting has been held every year since 1945. Here is a list of the sites and MLC chairs since 1993:

2015 Bismarck, North Dakota Sen. Tim Flakoll , Chair 2014 Omaha, Nebraska Sen. Beau McCoy , Chair 2013 St. Paul, Minnesota Rep. Alice Hausman , Chair 2012 Cleveland, Ohio Rep. Armond Budish , Chair 2011 Indianapolis, Indiana Rep. Scott Reske , Chair 2010 Toronto, Ontario Ohio Sen. Steve Buehrer , Chair Ontario Speaker Steve Peters , Host Committee Chair 2009 Overland Park, Kansas Sen. Jay Scott Emler , Chair 2008 Rapid City, South Dakota Sen. TomDempster , Chair 2007 Traverse City, Michigan Sen. Patricia Birkholz , Chair 2006 Chicago, Illinois Sen. Donne E. Trotter , Chair 2005 Regina, Saskatchewan Ohio Sen. Kevin Coughlin , Chair Saskatchewan Speaker P. Myron Kowalsky , Host Committee Chair

2004 Des Moines, Iowa Rep. Libby Jacobs , Chair 2003 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Rep. Suzanne Jeskewitz , Chair 2002 Fargo, North Dakota Sen. RichWardner , Chair 2001 Lincoln, Nebraska Sen. DiAnna Schimek , Chair 2000 Minneapolis, Minnesota Sen. John Hottinger , Chair 1999 Cincinnati, Ohio Speaker Jo Ann Davidson , Chair 1998 Indianapolis, Indiana Rep. Sue Scholer , Chair 1997 Overland Park, Kansas Rep. David Adkins , Chair 1996

Rapid City, South Dakota Rep. Steve Cutler , Chair 1995 Traverse City, Michigan Sen. Dale Shugars , Chair 1994 Des Moines, Iowa Rep. John Connors , Chair 1993 Madison, Wisconsin Sen. Fred A. Risser , Chair

CONFERENCE AGENDA

The spouses and guests of attendees are welcome to attend any session. Unless otherwise indicated, attire for all meetings and events is business casual. WELCOME TO THE 71ST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MIDWESTERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE SATURDAY, JULY 16 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/INFORMATION/INTERNET CAFÉ Atrium, 2nd Floor 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. SIGN-UP FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON SITE VISITS (see pages 14 and 15) Atrium, 2nd Floor 2 to 7:30 p.m. MLC AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE SITE VISIT Off-Site Event | Casual Attire | Separate Preregistration Required Bus will load at 1:45 p.m. and depart at 2 p.m. from the Hyatt’s North OldWorld 3rd Street entrance. It will return to the hotel by 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 17 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/INFORMATION/INTERNET CAFÉ Atrium, 2nd Floor 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. SIGN-UP FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON SITE VISITS (see pages 14 and 15) Atrium, 2nd Floor 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. MLC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Regency Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor 12 to 1 p.m. MLC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LUNCH Managers Suite, 3rd Floor

12 to 4:30 p.m.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

MLC POLICY COMMITTEES (OPEN TO ALL MEETING ATTENDEES) AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE RegencyBallroomAB,2ndFloor » » Lunch, Welcome and Introductions 12-12:30 p.m. » » Growing the Entrepreneurial Economy (joint session with MLC Economic Development Committee) 12:30-1:30 p.m. » » The Midwest’s ‘Protein Highway’ 1:45-2:15 p.m. » » Economic Outlook for Agriculture and the Rural Midwest 2:15-2:45 p.m. » » Food Safety Modernization and the Veterinary Feed Directive: What States Need to Know 2:45-3:10 p.m. » » State/Provincial Legislative Update 3:10-4:15 p.m. » » Committee Business 4:15-4:30 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RegencyBallroomC,2ndFloor » » Lunch, Welcome and Introductions 12-12:30 p.m. NorthDakotaSen. DonaldSchaible COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

IowaSen. MaryJoWilhelm

» » Growing the Entrepreneurial Economy (joint session with MLC Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee) 12:30-1:30 p.m. » » Promoting Career and College Readiness in K-12 Education 1:45-3 p.m. » » Bridging the Education-to-Workforce Gap: The Role of the Business Community in Creating a 21st CenturyWorkforce 3-4 p.m. » » Committee Business 4-4:30 p.m.

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

MichiganSen. KenHorn

NebraskaSen. HeathMello

AGENDA CONTINUED (SUNDAY, JULY 17)

12 to 4:30 p.m.

MLC POLICY COMMITTEES (continued)

EDUCATION COMMITTEE Executive Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor » » Lunch, Welcome and Introductions 12-12:45 p.m. » » The Lifelong Impact of Quality Early Childhood Care and Education 12:45-1:45 p.m. » » Trends in State Education Funding 1:45-2:45 p.m. » » The Every Student Succeeds Act: What Does It Mean for States? 3-3:30 p.m. » » Roundtable Discussion and Committee Business 3:30-4 p.m. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Regency Ballroom D, 2nd Floor » » Lunch, Welcome and Introductions 12-12:45 p.m. » » Member-Driven Discussion of Medicaid Reforms: Cost Savings and the Results of Expansion 12:45-1:45 p.m. » » Evaluation of Cost Savings from Minnesota’s Use of Health Care Homes 1:45-2:30 p.m. » » Building More-Complete Behavioral Health Care and Substance Abuse Systems 2:30-3:15 p.m. » » The Future of Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Care 3:15-4 p.m. » » Committee Business 4-4:30 p.m. NorthDakotaSen. KyleDavison COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS KansasRep. SusanConcannon COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

SouthDakotaRep. JacquelineSly

IllinoisRep. RobynGabel

MIDWEST-CANADA RELATIONS COMMITTEE Lakeshore Ballroom, 1st Floor » » Lunch, Welcome and Introductions 12-12:45 p.m. » » How States and Provinces Can Benefit From the Economic Ties Between Canada and the United States 12:45-1:30 p.m. » » The Benefits and Challenges of U.S.- Canada Energy Collaboration 1:30-2:30 p.m. » » The Border Backlog: Improving Experiences for Travelers, Traders andWorkers 2:30-3:15 p.m. » » The Future of U.S.-Canada Relations 3:15-4 p.m. » » Committee Business 4-4:30 p.m. 4:30 to 5 p.m.

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

IndianaSen. EdCharbonneau

ManitobaMinister KelvinGoertzen

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION Executive Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor

If this is your first time attending the MLC Annual Meeting, come learn more about the Midwestern Legislative Conference and The Council of State Governments. You will also have the chance to win a $50 gift card. 5 to 6 p.m. BILLD ALUMNI RECEPTION Vue North, 21st Floor | By Invitation Only NEWCOMERS RECEPTION Executive Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor If you’re attending the Midwestern Legislative Conference Annual Meeting for the first time, come enjoy refreshments and meet MLC Executive Committee members as well as other newcomers. 6 to 8 p.m. OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION AT THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM The Milwaukee Public Museum will host MLC attendees and their guests. Browse this natural and human history museum’s 150,000 square feet of exhibit space, featuring exhibits from Africa to the Arctic and offering more than 4.5 million specimens for you to explore. Take in the Costa Rican Rainforest, see the world’s largest-known dinosaur skull or step back into time by taking a walk on the Streets of Old Milwaukee. The evening will include a variety of hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The museum is located a short 10-minute walk from the hotel; volunteers will be in the Hyatt lobby to guide you beginning at 5:45 p.m. Please speak with conference staff at the MLC Registration/Information Desk at your earliest convenience if you have special transportation needs or other requirements.

AGENDA CONTINUED

MONDAY, JULY 18 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/INFORMATION/INTERNET CAFÉ Atrium, 2nd Floor 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. SIGN-UP FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON SITE VISITS (see pages 14 and 15) Atrium, 2nd Floor 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS GENERAL BREAKFAST Regency Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor BREAKFAST TABLE TOPIC DISCUSSIONS Please plan to join your legislative colleagues for one of these legislator-initiated and -led discussions. Breakfast will be available in the room. » » The Proposed Great Lakes Basin Rail Line: The Response from Affected Communities and the Legislators Who Serve Them Room : Lakeshore Ballroom C, 1st Floor Discussion facilitator : Rep. Amy Loudenbeck, Wisconsin » » Legalization of Medical Cannabis and/or Marijuana: The Experience of Iowa and Perspective of Other Midwestern States Room : Executive Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor Discussion facilitator : Sen. David Johnson, Iowa BILLD STEERING COMMITTEE BUSINESS SESSION Executive Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor | Committee Members Only | Breakfast Included 9 to 10:15 a.m. OPENING AND KEYNOTE SESSION Regency Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor MLC Annual Meeting Welcome Rep. Joan Ballweg , Wisconsin, Midwestern Legislative Conference Chair Welcome to Wisconsin Secretary Scott Neitzel , Wisconsin Department of Administration Welcome to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett , Milwaukee KEYNOTE: THE FUTURE OF WATER AND WATER POLICY IN THE MIDWEST Presenter: Mr. Charles Fishman , Author,“The BigThirst:The Secret Life andTurbulent Future ofWater” In his best-selling book, Charles Fishman examines howwater resources will come to define this century. In this session, he will describe the distinct water challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Midwest and its policymakers. BOOK SIGNING Outside Regency Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor After his presentation, Mr. Fishman will sign copies of his book“The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water,”which will be available for purchase.

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS WATER QUALITY: THREE STATE APPROACHES TO CURBING NUTRIENT POLLUTION Lakeshore Ballroom AB, 1st Floor Presenters: » » Mr. Sean McMahon , Executive Director, Iowa AgricultureWater Quality Alliance » » Mr. Russell Rasmussen ,Water Division Administrator,Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources » » Mr. DavidWeirens , Assistant Director, Minnesota Board ofWater and Soil Resources A mix of factors has led states across the Midwest to deepen their commitment to reducing nutrient runoff into waterways. These new laws and programs often focus on runoff from agricultural operations. This session will highlight three distinct approaches to improving water quality in this region. WATER AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL: POLICY STRATEGIES FOR STATES Executive Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor Presenters: » » Mr. Dean Amhaus , President and CEO,TheWater Council,Wisconsin » » Mr. John Austin , Director, Michigan Economic Center; Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution; and Lecturer, University of Michigan » » Mr. Duane DeKrey , General Manager, Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, North Dakota Water can be an economic boon to local economies, while water scarcity can suppress economic growth. Technologies that reduce water use can be vital resources in areas seeing population growth or drought. This session will focus on how water is used as an economic development tool and on some of the innovations being used to prevent overuse of this resource. MIDWEST’S AGING DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE: THE CHALLENGING PATH OF MODERNIZATION Executive Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor Presenters: » » Ms. Amy Barrilleaux , Public Information Officer, MadisonWater Utility » » Ms. Tinka Hyde , Region 5Water Division Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency » » Mr. Claudio H. Ternieden , Director of Government Affairs,Water Environment Federation Old pipes, growing populations and tight budgets are among the challenges vexing Midwestern states as they take steps to modernize their drinking water systems. This session will explore strategies for addressing the rising costs and unmet needs associated with an aging drinking water infrastructure.

Photo from Jonathan North Dakota Department of Transportation

AGENDA CONTINUED (MONDAY, JULY 18)

12 to 2 p.m. LUNCHEON Regency Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor National CSG Report Sen. Beau McCoy , Nebraska, CSG National Chair

FEATURED PRESENTATION: THE FUTURE OF WORK AND SKILLS IN THE ‘MAN-MACHINE AGE’ Presenter: Ms. Ayesha Khanna , Education, Technology and Urbanization Expert

In this future-looking presentation, Ayesha Khanna will explore the coming workforce challenges in the“man- machine hybrid age.”Which industries will still require human labor, and which will be automated? How can individuals train themselves to be proficient in new technologies so that they can design and work with smart machines? Ms. Khanna will explore these questions and more. 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. FEATURED PRESENTATION: PREVIEW OF THE 2016 ELECTIONS Regency Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor Presenter: Mr. Ken Rudin , Host,“Ken Rudin’s Political Junkie”program

This election year is shaping up to be one of the most memorable in U.S. history. In this session, Ken Rudin, one of the nation’s foremost political observers, will provide attendees with witty, insightful analysis on this year’s campaigns and races. 4 to 5:30 p.m. FISCAL LEADERS ROUNDTABLE Lakeshore Ballroom, 1st Floor Moderator: Sen. Luther Olsen ,Wisconsin Presenters:

» » Mr. John Hicks , Executive Director, National Association of State Budget Officers » » Mr. Richard Mattoon, Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Guest experts will present a regional economic forecast and an overview of current fiscal conditions in the states. Participants will also take part in a roundtable discussion of trends and developments shaping state and provincial budgets across the Midwest. 4 to 5:30 p.m. SITE VISITS Registration for the two site visits is limited and required by 12 p.m. on Monday. It can be completed at the MLC Registration/Information Desk. » » Visit to the School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee See how this school is helping to shape a new freshwater future for the Midwest and the globe. This visit will include a tour of the school’s $53 million state-of-the-art facility, its legacy research facility, and research vessels in the industrial harbor. Participants will learn how Milwaukee’s embrace of water and water technology is transforming the city,

and how cutting-edge science is playing a major role in that transformation. Tour stops will include the Great Lakes Genomics Center and the Great Lakes Aquaculture Center. » » Visit to SaintA, a Family Care and Educational Services Provider As part ofWisconsin Rep. Joan Ballweg’s MLC Chair’s Initiative, participants will have an opportunity to visit SaintA, a family-centered care provider dedicated to caring for children and building stronger families. SaintA provides clients with a wide range of assistance, including foster care, educational and mental health services. Come tour the facility and learn about SaintA’s rich history and its successful practice of trauma-informed care. Buses for the two site visits will depart at 4 p.m. from the Hyatt’s North OldWorld 3rd Street entrance. 6:30 to 9 p.m. FAMILY NIGHT AT DISCOVERY WORLD Casual Attire Located on the beautiful Milwaukee lakefront, DiscoveryWorld showcases science and technology and promotes conservation. Get a visual history of the Great Lakes, learn about saltwater and freshwater species, and find out about the future of the Midwest’s freshwater treasures. Dinner will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a fireworks show topping off the evening at 8:45 p.m. Buses to Discovery World will begin departing at 6:15 p.m. from the Hyatt’s North OldWorld 3rd Street entrance. Buses will then make a continuous loop between the hotel and Discovery World, with the last bus leaving Discovery World at 9:15 p.m. TUESDAY, JULY 19 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/INFORMATION/INTERNET CAFÉ Atrium, 2nd Floor 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS GENERAL BREAKFAST Regency Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor BREAKFAST TABLE TOPIC DISCUSSIONS Please plan to join your legislative colleagues for one of these legislator-initiated and -led discussions. Breakfast will be available in the room. » » Election Administration: State Policy Strategies on Voter Registration, Photo ID and More Room : Executive Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor Discussion facilitator : Rep. Kathy Bernier, Wisconsin » » Improving Access to Agriculture for a New Generation Room : Executive Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor Discussion facilitator : Rep. Mark Spreitzer, Wisconsin BILLD BREAKFAST | BY INVITATION ONLY Lakeshore Ballroom C, 1st Floor MLC RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Lakeshore Ballroom A, 1st Floor The committee’s work will be led by Iowa Sen. Janet Petersen, first vice chair of the Midwestern Legislative Conference.

AGENDA CONTINUED (TUESDAY, JULY 19)

9 to 10:15 a.m. MLC CHAIR’S INITIATIVE: THE LIFE-CHANGING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Regency Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor Presenter: Dr. James J. Heckman , Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for the

Economics of Human Development, University of Chicago This session will explore the life-altering importance of human development during the formative years and the long-term economic impact — on families, communities and individuals — of public efforts to promote the healthy

development of children. World-renowned economist and Nobel laureate James J. Heckman will draw upon his groundbreaking work at the University of Chicago’s Center for the Economics of Human Development in discussing the economic benefits to be realized by investing in early childhood development. This presentation and the concurrent sessions that follow are being held as part of Wisconsin Rep. Joan Ballweg’s MLC Chair’s Initiative. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS THE SCIENCE OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT: A PRIMER FOR POLICYMAKERS Executive Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor Presenter: » » Dr. Nicole Sherren , Scientific Director, Palix Foundation; and Program Officer, Alberta FamilyWellness Initiative The first few years of life are critical in shaping a child’s future. Early experiences have lifelong impacts, and we now know that a nurturing environment is essential for healthy brain development. This session will feature an expert overview of the latest scientific findings regarding the process and importance of healthy brain development in children. EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAUMA: PROMOTING PREVENTION AND CARE Executive Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor Presenters: » » Dr. Eugene Griffin , Director of Research, ChildTrauma Academy » » Ms. Lisa Herpolsheimer , Clinical Services Manager, The Nashotah Program, Rogers Memorial Hospital Exposure to traumatic experiences during early childhood can result in lifelong consequences for children and their families. This session will focus on strategies to ensure the best possible outcomes for individuals who suffer trauma during early childhood and will include a look at the practice of trauma-informed care. STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES Lakeshore Ballroom AB, 1st Floor Presenters: » » Dr. Charlyn Harper Browne , Senior Associate, Center for the Study of Social Policy » » Ms. Bryn Fortune , Project Manager, Parenting Leadership Training and Technical Assistance, Early Childhood Investment Corporation, Michigan Strong families are widely recognized as a key factor in reducing the risk of social and behavioral problems in developing children and adolescents. This session will examine proven strategies for strengthening families, and will highlight programs that promote healthy child and family development.

11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. LUNCHEON Regency Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development Report Rep. Ed Clere , Indiana, BILLD Steering Committee Co-Chair FEATURED PRESENTATION: THE ART OF POLITICAL RHETORIC —

SPEECHES THAT CHANGED AMERICAN HISTORY Presenter: Dr. Stephen Lucas , Evjue-Bascom Professor in the Humanities, University of Wisconsin-Madison Throughout U.S. history, political oratory has been used to debate matters of domestic policy, war and peace, civil rights, social justice and public values. An expert on American political discourse from the Declaration of Independence to the present, Stephen Lucas will explore the artistry and impact of acclaimed public addresses from the 20th century. Historic video footage will remind us of the power of eloquence. 2 to 3:15 p.m.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS POLICY SESSION SPONSORED BY THE MLC EDUCATION COMMITTEE » » Strengthening the Teacher Pipeline: Policies to Retain and Recruit High- Quality Educators Room : Executive Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor Presenters: » » Dr. Reid Riggle , President,Wisconsin Association of Colleges forTeacher Education » » Dr. Melody Schopp , Secretary, South Dakota Department of Education » » Dr. Ellen Sherratt , Deputy Director, Center on GreatTeachers and Leaders PUBLIC POLICY ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS Take part in an expert-led, small-group discussion of state policies and legislation in an issue area of interest to you. » » Alzheimer’s Disease Policy: Strategies That Can Help People and Lead to Long- Term Cost Savings Room : Gilpatrick AB, 1st Floor Expert facilitator : Ms. Jennifer Rosen , Associate Director, State Affairs, Alzheimer’s Association » » Introducing Restorative Justice Principles into Communities and Institutions Room : Executive Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor Expert facilitator : Dr. Mark Umbreit , Director, Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking, University of Minnesota School of Social Work » » Combating Opioid Overdoses and Addiction Room : Lakeshore Ballroom C, 1st Floor Expert facilitator : Ms. Debra Miller , Director of Health Policy, The Council of State Governments

AGENDA CONTINUED (TUESDAY, JULY 19)

3:30 to 5 p.m. FEATURED PRESENTATION: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN A POLARIZED ENVIRONMENT Regency Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor Presenter: Dr. Kathleen Hall Jamieson , Director, Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania

In a polarized political environment, sometimes inaccurate information found on social media and talk radio, as well as in blogs and ads, can infect policy debate. During this featured presentation, Kathleen Hall Jamieson will explore how legislators can defend their principles; explain their principled differences; and engage each other and the public on contentious, consequential issues. 5 to 6 p.m. CONTRIBUTORS RECEPTION Vue North, 21st Floor | By Invitation Only 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. IOWA 2017 RECEPTION Regency Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor

Join Iowa Sen. Janet Petersen, next year’s chair of the Midwestern Legislative Conference, and her colleagues for a reception highlighting the host state for next year’s MLC Annual Meeting. 7 to 9:30 p.m. STATE DINNER AT THE GRAIN EXCHANGE ROOM IN THE MACKIE BUILDING The last evening event of the MLC Annual Meeting will continue the elegant tradition of the State Dinner. The grandiose Grain Exchange Room is a Milwaukee landmark featuring soaring ceilings and hand-painted frescos. It is located in the Mackie Building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Buses to the Mackie Building will begin departing at 6:45 p.m. from the Hyatt’s North OldWorld 3rd Street entrance. They will return to the Hyatt at the conclusion of the evening’s events. Walking instructions will be provided to those interested. The Mackie Building is a 12-minute walk from the Hyatt. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/INFORMATION/INTERNET CAFÉ Atrium, 2nd Floor 8:30 to 10 a.m. BREAKFAST AND MLC BUSINESS SESSION Regency Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor Everyone is invited to attend the MLC business session. Members will elect new conference

officers, act on proposed resolutions and hear special reports. Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) Report Mr. Larry Isaak , President, MHEC

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS CLOSING SESSIONS: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR LEGISLATORS » » The Generational Imperative: Strategies To Understand and Serve All Ages Room : Regency Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor

Presenter : Mr. Chuck Underwood , Founder/ Principal, The Generational Imperative, Inc.

Five living generations of Americans, five sets of unique and powerful core values that guide each generation’s

minute-by-minute, lifelong decision-making as citizens and legislators. How can elected officials better understand the members of each generation – as well as serve them appropriately and effectively? During this session, Chuck Underwood, one of the pioneers of generational study, will help attendees develop the knowledge and tools needed to successfully deal with individuals and groups from one generation to the next.

» » Raising Your Social Media IQ: Tools for the Advanced User Room : Executive Ballroom AB, 2nd Floor Presenter : Mr. Sonny Cohen , Digital Strategy Consultant, Digital Strategy & Marketing Social media have emerged as strategic communication forums, engaging all ages, geographies and demographics. Being able to communicate effectively and fluently within social media is an essential literacy all legislators

should develop. This session is a follow-up to last year’s workshop during which digital strategy expert Sonny Cohen introduced attendees to various social media platforms and etiquette. This year, he will help legislators dig deeper into the tactical aspects of some of the most popular social media and provide the insight needed to help them raise their social media IQ.

SPOUSE, GUEST & YOUTH PROGRAMS

Space for day trips is limited. Although advance registration was required, inquire at the MLC Registration/Information Desk about availability. Lunch will be provided on all day trips. Attire for all events is casual, unless otherwise noted. Please inform conference staff at the registration desk if you have special needs or other requirements. Youth Events: An adult must accompany a child under the age of 5. Please have children wear their MLC-provided T-shirts, as indicated under each event. Adults can only attend daytime and evening youth activities if they are accompanying their child and have paid the $150 registration fee. Spouses/Adult Guests: In addition to the special day trips listed below, you are welcome to attend any session on the business program. SUNDAY, JULY 17 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. FOR CHILDREN & TEENS MEET & GREET AT THE HYATT Meet new friends and take part in ice-breaker activities with others participating in the meeting’s Youth Events. Parents: Please drop off your child and check in with a youth coordinator at the Gilpatrick Room, located on the first floor of the Hyatt, at 4:30 p.m. Please pick up your child at 5:30 p.m. Browse this museum’s 150,000 square feet of natural and human history exhibits, featuring more than 4.5 million specimens from Africa to the Arctic. Explore a Costa Rican rainforest, see the world’s largest-known dinosaur skull and step back in time with a stroll through the“Streets of Old Milwaukee.”The event will include a variety of hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The museum is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Volunteers will be in the Hyatt lobby to guide you beginning at 5:45 p.m. Special transportation needs: Please speak with conference staff at the MLC Registration/Information Desk at your earliest convenience if you have special needs or other requirements. MONDAY, JULY 18 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FOR CHILDREN & TEENS SCHLITZ AUDUBON NATURE CENTER AND DISCOVERY WORLD’S WEST CAMPUS Start the morning by connecting with nature at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, where you’ll learn about migratory birds and the habits of powerful raptors. After lunch you’ll 6 to 8 p.m. FOR ALL AGES OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION AT THE MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM

photo: Visit Milwaukee

have the chance to discover new and cool things at DiscoveryWorld’s Innovation Station exhibit. Check out how the world’s first thermostat was invented, view a huge pneumatic clock, and see if you can survive a“bed of nails.”

Children and teens: Please wear your MLC-provided shirt and comfortable walking shoes. Sun protection is recommended. Parents: Please drop off your child and check in with a youth coordinator at the Gilpatrick Room, located on the first floor of the Hyatt, by 8:45 a.m. Please pick up your child from the Gilpatrick Room between 4:15 and 4:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. FOR SPOUSES & OTHER ADULT GUESTS BOAT TOUR AND MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM Hop on board the Edelweiss for a tour of the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan shoreline. You’ll learn about the city’s history, German heritage, and architectural treasures such as the spectacular Calatrava Building—which houses the Milwaukee Art Museum. Lunch will be served at the museum. You’ll then spend the afternoon exploring this museum and its collections of American decorative arts, German Expressionist paintings, folk art and American art after 1960. Following the docent-led highlights tour of the museum, you will have time to take a self-guided tour of the special Thomas Hart Benton exhibition. Abuswilldepartat9:30a.m.fromtheHyatt’sNorthOldWorld3rdStreetentranceandwillreturnat4p.m. 6:30 to 9 p.m. FOR ALL AGES photo: Dreamstime.com photo: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

FAMILY NIGHT AT DISCOVERY WORLD Get a visual history of the Great Lakes, learn about saltwater and freshwater species, and explore the future of the region’s water treasures at Discovery World. Located on the beautiful Milwaukee

lakefront, this science and technology center has a new aquarium featuring a walkthrough tunnel to observemany species of fish. Other highlights include freshwater and saltwater touch tanks containing lake sturgeon, stingrays and starfish; the Underwater

photo: Visit Milwaukee

Lab submarine exhibit; and“Wind Leaves”—a stunning, interactive outdoor exhibit of music and science. Dinner will be held from6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with a fireworks show topping off the evening at 8:45 p.m. (The fireworks can be viewed from the third-floor Pilot House.) Buses to DiscoveryWorld will begin departing at 6:15 p.m. from the Hyatt’s North OldWorld 3rd Street entrance. Buses will then make a continuous loop between the hotel and DiscoveryWorld, with the last bus leaving DiscoveryWorld at 9:15 p.m.

SPOUSE, GUEST & YOUTH PROGRAMS (CONTINUED

TUESDAY, JULY 19 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FOR CHILDREN & TEENS MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO Explore the Milwaukee County Zoo – one of the nation’s finest zoological attractions. It boasts a variety of unique and rare animals, including a giant Pacific octopus, a new baby giraffe, a pair of red pandas and a new Amur tiger.The zoo has more than 2,000 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles in specialized habitats spanning 200 wooded acres. Children and teens: Please wear your MLC-provided shirt and comfortable walking shoes. Sun protection is recommended.

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Parents: Please drop off your child and check in with a youth coordinator at the Gilpatrick Room, located on the first floor of the Hyatt, by 9:45 a.m. Please pick up your child from the Gilpatrick Room at 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FOR SPOUSES & OTHER ADULT GUESTS PABST MANSION AND BREWERY TOURS

Tour the 20,019-square-foot mansion of famed Milwaukee beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst. Built in 1890, the mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979; since then, millions of dollars have been spent on restoration efforts. Next, experience innovative microbrewing at its best during a visit to the modern-day Lakefront Brewery. A bus will depart at 10 a.m. from the Hyatt’s North OldWorld 3rd Street entrance and will return at 4 p.m. 5 to 10 p.m. FOR CHILDREN & TEENS HELIUM TRAMPOLINE & CLIMBING PARK AND PIZZA PARTY Blast off for a pizza party at an indoor fun park. Jump on 130 interconnected trampolines, climb Mt. Helium—a 30-foot rock wall —flip into a Big Air Bag, leap from a jump tower,

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twist and duck through a laser maze, feel the force of a hurricane simulator and ride in a Human Hamster Ball. Kids can also play arcade games or get silly in a photo booth. Children and teens: Please wear your MLC-provided shirt. Closed-toe shoes are required. Parents: Please drop off your child and check in with a youth coordinator at the Gilpatrick Room, located on the first floor of the Hyatt, by 5 p.m. Please pick up your child from the Gilpatrick Room no later than 10 p.m.

5:45 to 6:45 p.m. FOR SPOUSES & OTHER ADULT GUESTS | BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE IOWA 2017 RECEPTION Hyatt Regency Ballroom CD, 2nd Floor

Join Iowa Sen. Janet Petersen (next year’s chair of the Midwestern Legislative Conference) and her colleagues for a reception highlighting the host state for next year’s MLC Annual Meeting. 7 to 9:30 p.m.

FOR SPOUSES & OTHER ADULT GUESTS | BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE STATE DINNER AT THE GRAIN EXCHANGE ROOM IN THE MACKIE BUILDING This evening event will continue the elegant tradition of the MLC Annual Meeting’s State Dinner. The Grain Exchange Room is a Milwaukee landmark featuring soaring ceilings and hand-painted frescos. It is located in the Mackie Building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Buses to the Mackie Building will begin departing at 6:45 p.m. from the Hyatt’s North Old World 3rd Street entrance and will return to the Hyatt at the conclusion of the evening’s events. Walking instructions will be provided to those interested. The Mackie Building is a 12-minute walk from the Hyatt.

photo: James Steakley

MLC ANNUAL MEETING CONTRIBUTORS The Midwestern Legislative Conference gratefully acknowledges the following contributors for their generous support of its 71st Annual Meeting. (List is as of June 27.) * Notes that the meeting contributor also is a CSG Associate.

CHAIR’S CIRCLE CONTRIBUTOR ($25,000 OR MORE)

W ISCONSIN A SSOCIATION OF I NDEPENDENT C OLLEGES AND U NIVERSITIES WAICU

Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. DIAMOND CONTRIBUTORS ($15,000–$24,999)

PLATINUM CONTRIBUTORS ($10,000–$14,999)

Altria Client Services*

Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce

GOLD CONTRIBUTORS ($7,500–$9,999)

Government of Canada Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

Johnson & Johnson* Rogers Behavioral Health

SILVER CONTRIBUTORS ($5,000–$7,499)

Agrium U.S. Inc. Archer Daniels Midland* Dairyland Power Cooperative Forest County Potawatomi Community Genentech*

GlaxoSmithKline* International Paper* Novo Nordisk, Inc.* PhRMA* United Parcel Service*

BRONZE CONTRIBUTORS ($2,500–$4,999)

3M Company* Alliant Energy American Chemistry Council* American Transmission Company AT&T-Wisconsin* Cargill* Children’s Hospital ofWisconsin CHS

Herzing University Meijer Merck & Company

Monsanto Company Northwestern Mutual Rural Jobs Coalition State Government Affairs Council The Karol Group, Inc. The Kraft Heinz Company* The Procter & Gamble Company* Wells Fargo & Company* Xcel Energy

CropLife America* Dow Agrosciences

Eli Lilly and Company* Ford Motor Company

American Forest & Paper Association FRIEND (LESS THAN $2,500)

Amway

MillerCoors IN KIND

CSG ASSOCIATES The Associates Program of The Council of State Governments provides a unique opportunity for the private sector to become better informed about state governments nationwide. Members receive CSG publications and reduced-price registrations for major meetings and have access to information services.

CSG Leadership Circle » » 1-800 Contacts, Inc. » » CVS Health » » Edison Electric Institute » » Esri » » GlaxoSmithKline » » Hospital Corporation of America » » Intuit » » Mylan » » Novo Nordisk Inc. » » PhRMA » » RAI Services Company » » RELX, Inc. » » SAP » » Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. » » The International Council of Shopping Centers » » The Procter & Gamble Company

CSG Associates (continued) » » Allergan » » Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers

» » Altria Client Services, Inc. » » Alzheimer’s Association » » Amazon

» » America’s Health Insurance Plans » » American Bankers Association » » American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity » » American Dental Association » » American Electric Power » » American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers » » American Gas Association » » American Nurses Association » » American Society of Civil Engineers » » Amgen » » Anthem, Inc. » » Archer Daniels Midland Company » » Ash Grove Cement Company » » Bank of America » » Biogen » » Biotechnology Innovation Association » » Blue Cross Blue Shield Association » » Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. » » Bridgepoint Education » » Bristol-Myers Squibb » » Brown-Forman » » Capital One » » Cargill » » Charter Communications » » Chevron Corporation » » Citigroup Inc. » » Comcast Corporation » » Consumer Energy Alliance » » Consumer Healthcare Products Association » » CropLife America » » CTIA-The Wireless Association » » Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. » » DuPont » » eviCore healthcare

CSG Senior Associates » » 3M Corporate Public Affairs » » Abbott » » American Chemistry Council » » Amway » » Apollo Education Group, Inc. » » Astellas US LLC » » Celgene Corporation » » Eli Lilly and Company » » General Electric Company » » Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals » » Novartis Pharmaceuticals » » Walmart CSG Associates » » AARP » » AbbVie, Inc. » » ACT, Inc. » » Advance America » » Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute » » AT&T » » Bayer

CSG Associates (continued) » » Express Scripts Inc. » » ExxonMobil Corporation » » Facebook » » FanDuel » » Feld Entertainment » » Financial Services Institute, Inc. » » Genentech » » Generic Pharmaceutical Association » » Global Automakers » » Healthcare Distribution Alliance » » Honda » » iCitizen » » Institute for Building Technology and Safety » » Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. » » International Franchise Association » » International Game Technology

CSG Associates (continued) » » National Cable & Telecommunications Association » » National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. » » National Electrical Manufacturers Association » » National Rural Electric Cooperative Association » » NEW AVON LLC » » Nissan North America, Inc. » » Norfolk Southern Corporation » » Oasis Financial » » Personal Care Products Council » » Pfizer » » Philips » » Premier Inc. » » Prime Therapeutics » » Purdue Pharma L.P. » » Sandoz, Inc. – a Novartis company » » Sprint Corporation » » St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

» » International Paper » » Johnson & Johnson » » Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC » » LexisNexis

» » LifePoint Health » » LKQ Corporation » » Mars, Incorporated » » MasterCardWorldwide » » MAXIMUS, Inc. » » McKesson Corporation » » McLane Company, Inc. » » Mead Johnson Nutrition » » Microsoft Corporation » » Molina Healthcare » » MultiState Associates, Inc.

» » Stateside Associates » » Teva Pharmaceuticals » » The Carpet & Rug Institute » » The Coca-Cola Company » » The Kraft Heinz Company » » Toy Industry Association, Inc. » » Toyota Motor North America » » U.S. Bancorp » » United Parcel Service » » Visa, Inc. » » Walgreen Co. » » Wells Fargo & Company

» » National Association of Home Builders » » National Beer Wholesalers Association

THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS

CSG NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1776 Avenue of the States | Lexington, Kentucky 40511 phone: 859.244.8000 | email: membership@csg.org | website: www.csg.org CSG PRESIDENT Delaware Governor Jack Markell CSG CHAIR Nebraska Senator Beau McCoy CSG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR David Adkins CSG MIDWEST 701 E. 22nd Street, Suite 110 | Lombard, Illinois 60148 phone: 630.925.1922 | email: csgm@csg.org | website: www.csgmidwest.org Michael H. McCabe , Director Lisa R. Janairo , Program Director Laura Kliewer , Senior Policy Analyst Gail Meyer , Office Manager Laura A. Tomaka , Senior Program Manager Kathy Treland , Administrative Coordinator and Meeting Planner Katelyn Tye , Policy Analyst MLC ANNUAL MEETING ADJUNCT STAFF Deb Miller, CSG Lexington Cynthia Nwachukwu, Administrative Consultant Carolyn Orr, Agriculture Policy Consultant Tim Anderson , Publications Manager Cindy Calo Andrews , Assistant Director Jon Davis , Policy Analyst and Assistant Editor Ilene K. Grossman , Assistant Director

Matt Tewksbary, CSG Lexington KevinWallace, CSG Lexington

The Council of State Governments (CSG) was founded in 1933 with the sole purpose of pursuing excellence in state government. As the only nonpartisan, nonprofit association representing all three branches of government, we are committed to helping you put the best ideas and solutions into practice. CSG’s unique strength is our regional structure, which allows us to tailor our services to the needs and special concerns of the Eastern, Midwestern, Southern and Western states. The Midwestern Office supports several groups of state officials, including the Midwestern Legislative Conference, an association of all legislators in the region’s 11 states. The Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan are affiliate members of the MLC.

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