Spectrum: the Journal of State Government articles from September 22 2004

Spectrum: the Journal of State Government archives from September 22 2004

Priority focus for 2005: interstate cooperation.(EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S NOTE: Interstate Cooperation)
September 22, 2004... Now is a tough time for state governments across our nation. While our state coffers may be slowly rebounding from record budget shortfalls, we struggle against federal preemption, work to adapt to the global economy, and strive to develop...

Trends in interstate relations.(SYMPOSIUM: Interstate Cooperation)
September 22, 2004... The drafters of the U.S. Constitution included in the fundamental document five most important clauses--full faith and credit, interstate commerce, interstate compacts, privileges and immunities, and rendition--governing relations between...

National Center for Interstate Compacts: a new initiative.(SYMPOSIUM: Interstate Cooperation)
September 22, 2004... Despite their legal and structural differences, states share many common problems in a world in which economic and political issues are often discussed in global terms. These complex problems arise in many contexts, including homeland security,...

Interstate compacts: obstacles and support.(SYMPOSIUM: Interstate Cooperation)
September 22, 2004... Interstate compacts are important instruments for interstate cooperation. Because of this importance, The Council of State Governments (CSG) surveyed compact administrators in early 2004. Compact administrators are an under-recognized...

Homeland security: interstate mutual aid.(SYMPOSIUM: Interstate Cooperation)
September 22, 2004... The hurricane season of 2004 provided a stark reminder to the Gulf States, and indeed the nation, that terrorism is just one of many hazards that can affect life in America. The Gulf Region is accustomed to the threat of adverse weather, and it...

Interstate cooperation in homeland security: emergency management standards and accreditation.(SYMPOSIUM: Interstate Cooperation)(Author Abstract)
September 22, 2004... Calls for preparedness standards emanating from federal sources in the past year echo the work states have been quietly planning for and conducting since 1997. Through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), states, territories...

Regional cooperation: the Border Legislative Conference.(SYMPOSIUM: Interstate Cooperation)
September 22, 2004... At no other time in history have the United States and Mexico enjoyed such an unprecedented level of cooperation on numerous cross-border policy issues. The September 11, 2001 terrorists' attacks in the United States enhanced the need for both...

The Perfect Storm in higher education.(EMERGING TRENDS & FORESIGHT: Higher Education)
September 22, 2004... When it comes to higher education, virtually every state in the West claims to share the same public policy goals: to provide broad access to high-quality education for all citizens who can and want to benefit, and to do so as cost-effectively...

Gubernatorial incapacity: a review of succession provisions.(EMERGING TRENDS & FORESIGHT: Governors)
September 22, 2004... Nearly every state has dealt with midterm gubernatorial succession, and filling a vacancy at the apex of the executive branch is now typically a smooth process, whether the precipitating event is a death or resignation, election or appointment...

Methamphetamine across America: misconceptions, realities and solutions.(POLICY OPTIONS: Drug Abuse)
September 22, 2004... Methamphetamine (meth) abuse is changing the American landscape unlike any other illegal drug before it, sweeping across our small towns, rural areas, suburbs and cities. Meth casts a dark shadow and leaves behind a wake of shattered lives and...

Solving the meth problem: the Wyoming plan.(POLICY OPTIONS: Drug Abuse)
September 22, 2004... Like an old grizzly bear awakening from a long winter's nap in Yellow-stone, Wyoming has slowly but surely awakened to the threat of substance abuse, largely because of the fear generated by widespread abuse of methamphetamines. Hard drinking...

People with mental illness in jails and prisons: Colorado's model.(INNOVATIONS: Mental Health)
September 22, 2004... Introduction Persons with mental illness who are in the criminal justice system present today's greatest challenge to criminal justice and mental health professionals. The Criminal Justice/Mental Health Consensus Project reports that the...

The next generation of entrepreneurs: how to attract, keep and grow them.(PERSPECTIVES: Community Development)
September 22, 2004... Three Trends There are three critical trends impacting the workforce in every U.S. community. They are: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * The brain drain; * The "live first, work second" ethic; and * Companies are following...