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.
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
December 2008
Midwestern policymakers take action to assist homeowners facing foreclosure
November 2008
State efforts focus on improving access to health care in Midwest's rural areas
October 2008
Lawmakers tying states' future economic
prosperity to success in retraining, educating adult workers
September 2008
New laws, initiatives target cuts in
greenhouse gas emissions
August 2008
New laws, compacts changing how states manage water resources
June/July 2008
Midwestern states launch efforts to reform their health care systems
May 2008
As higher education costs rise, states work to help more students afford college
April 2008
In sluggish economy, lawmakers look to help put more Midwesterners to work
March 2008
Faced with growing transportation needs, states look for new ways to boost funding
February 2008
States' financial-literacy programs seek to educate consumers on money matters
January 2008
Welcome home: State policies aim to help
returning veterans and their families
(1999-2008)
For more information, contact:
Tim
Anderson
last updated:
May 08, 2009
