Firstline Midwest
Firstline
Midwest, published 11 times a year, provides a thorough
review of actions being taken or considered in the Midwest to address
a particular state public policy issue. The four-page publication
highlights relevant legislative proposals being pursued in the region
and reviews measures recently approved by lawmakers.
This publication is provided to
state government officials free of charge. For those outside of state
government, the annual subscription rate is $25.
Click on the following links to
download recent issues of Firstline Midwest.
January 2010 Scaling back spending: As revenue plummets, states make variety of budget cuts
December 2009 A tough balancing act: Budget woes dominate legislative year; taxing choices ahead
November 2009 Homegrown entrepreneurs: Midwestern states are considering or adopting policies aimed at training the next generation of business leaders
October 2009 Federal health reform: How will it impact states?
September 2009 Reining in recidivism: Policymakers consider benefits of programs that ensure offenders have successful transition back into society
August 2009 Corrections at a
crossroads: In tough fiscal times, states consider new path in
prison, sentencing policy in order to rein in costs
June/July 2009 Open records policies: State policymakers considering revamping FOIA laws in order to increase transparency and public access
May 2009 States get to work for the jobless: Unemployment funds under scrutiny as result of increased demand, solvency issues and new federal incentives
April 2009 Calling all angels: Policymakers look to angel investments to help spur business growth and strengthen state economies
March 2009 Weathering the storm: Policymakers look for solutions to budget woes as the states tread in challenging fiscal waters
February 2009 Help for Heartland's
families: State policymakers develop ways to put more low-income
families on the road to economic success
January 2009 A math and science
problem: States take lead role in addressing K-12 issue of national
concern
(1999-2008)
For more information, contact:
Tim
Anderson
last updated:
January 11, 2010
