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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.

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

December 2007 Private profits and public interests: States revisit privatization of state services and assets

November 2007 Consumer-driven policies encourage patients to take control of health decisions

October 2007 Changes in farms have states focusing more on concentrated livestock operations

September 2007 Midwestern states continue to lead way on renewables with aggressive policy actions in 2007

July/August 2007 Faced with inaction at federal level, states propose bills related to immigration

June 2007 Tax cuts, reforms at center of many Midwestern states' legislative sessions

May 2007 States embark on reforms of health systems

April 2007 Higher rates of high school graduation, college participation focus of legislation

March 2007 States accelerate interest in, support of passenger rail service

February 2007 State programs aim to put rural families on road to economic success

January 2007 Legislative proposals seek to protect, preserve Great Lakes

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Tim Anderson


last updated: July 11, 2008


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