73rd Annual Meeting Midwestern Legislative Conference Winnipeg, Manitoba I July 15-18, 2018 GENERAL INFORMATION » CSG Midwest/MLC Office: Room 15 First Floor Convention Centre North TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018 Manitoba Host Province Committee ........................................ 2 » Host Province Office: Room 16 First Floor Convention Centre North MLC Executive Committee.................................................................... 3 » Presenters Room: VIP Salon First Floor Convention Centre North Conference Agenda ............................................................................... 4 On Saturday through Tuesday, the MLC Registration & Information Desk will be located at Convention Centre North, Southeast Concourse, First Floor. It will be located in the Delta Hotel lobby on Wednesday. Here are the times: » Saturday: 12:30–6 p.m. » Sunday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. » Monday and Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. » Wednesday: 8:30–10 a.m. Spouse, Guest and Youth Programs ................................................. 18 MLC Annual Meeting Contributors .................................................. 22 Associates of The Council of State Governments .......................... 24 MLC Annual Meetings Over the Years .............................................. 26 CSG Calendar......................................................................................... 27 About CSG ............................................................................................. 28 Next year’s MLC Annual Meeting will be held July 21-24 in Chicago. Information on the great state of Illinois — and how to make your visit there next year the experience of a lifetime — can be found at Convention Centre North, Southeast Concourse, First Floor. While visiting the Illinois Table, you’ll have the chance to check out some amazing Illinois-made goods and to sign up for your chance to take some home. Please silence cell phones during meeting and meal functions. Your name badge is required for admission to all events. Photographers will be present during MLC Annual Meeting sessions. Photographs of MLC Annual Meeting attendees may appear in CSG publications and in printed and online MLC promotional materials. CSG advocates the responsible use of alcohol and designated drivers by all participants at CSG functions. The MLC meeting app puts all of the details of this year’s conference at your fingertips. To download the app, search for “MLC2018” in the Apple or Google stores. If you don’t wish to download the free app, you can view it on any device by going to https://eventmobi.com/2018mlc. (Note: This web-based option requires an Internet connection.) 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Photo credits for meeting program’s cover: Main photo by Robert Henrickson; then, clockwise from top: Tracey Goncalves, ManitobaHot.com and CTC/William Au 1 MANITOBA HOST PROVINCE COMMITTEE MLC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Honourable Myrna Driedger, Speaker, Manitoba Legislative Assembly; and Host Province Committee Chair Honourable Kelvin Goertzen, Minister of Health, Seniors & Active Living; and Co-Chair, MLC Midwest-Canada Relations Committee Doyle Piwniuk, MLA, Deputy Speaker Andrew Swan, MLA, Opposition Whip Michael Richards, Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Elliott Brown, Assistant Deputy Minister, International Relations Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade SENATOR SENATOR SENATOR SENATOR CHAIR Indiana 1ST VICE CHAIR Illinois 2ND VICE CHAIR Michigan IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Iowa ED ELGIE CHARBONNEAU SIMS, JR. KEN HORN JANET PETERSEN Rick Yarish, Deputy Clerk, Manitoba Legislative Assembly ILLINOIS NEBRASKA Rob Roe, Manager, International Projects, International Relations Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade Rep. Robyn Gabel Rep. Norine Hammond Sen. Mattie Hunter Sen. Terry Link Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr. Rep. André Thapedi Sen. Laura Ebke Sen. Sara Howard Sen. John McCollister Kim Unrau, MLC Event Coordinator, Speaker’s Office, Manitoba Legislative Assembly Kiersten McDonald, Special Assistant, Speaker’s Office, Manitoba Legislative Assembly Michele LaPointe-Dixon, Private Secretary, Speaker’s Office, Manitoba Legislative Assembly The Midwestern Legislative Conference greatly appreciates the work of the Manitoba Legislature staff and volunteers. INDIANA Sen. Ed Charbonneau Rep. Ed Clere Sen. Jim Merritt, Jr. Rep. Kathy Richardson IOWA Rep. Chris Hall Sen. Wally Horn Sen. Kevin Kinney Sen. Janet Petersen Sen. Amy Sinclair Rep. Rob Taylor Speaker Linda Upmeyer KANSAS Rep. Susan Concannon Rep. Blaine Finch Sen. Carolyn McGinn Rep. Melissa Rooker Sen. Vicki Schmidt MICHIGAN 2 NORTH DAKOTA Rep. Kim Koppelman Rep. Shannon Roers Jones Sen. Rich Wardner OHIO Rep. Robert Cupp Rep. Dave Greenspan Sen. Sandra Williams SOUTH DAKOTA Sen. Jim Bolin Sen. Gary Cammack Sen. Kevin Killer WISCONSIN Rep. Joan Ballweg Sen. Scott Fitzgerald Rep. Eric Genrich Sen. Fred Risser ALBERTA MLA Cameron Westhead MANITOBA Speaker Myrna Driedger Minister Kelvin Goertzen Sen. Goeff Hansen Sen. Ken Horn Rep. Eric Leutheuser Sen. Jim Stamas ONTARIO MINNESOTA SASKATCHEWAN Rep. Paul Anderson Speaker Kurt Daudt Rep. Laurie Halverson Rep. Alice Hausman Speaker Mark Docherty Speaker Dave Levac 3 CONFERENCE AGENDA Breakfasts and receptions are located in the Delta Hotel; most other sessions are located in the RBC Convention Centre. The spouses and guests of attendees are welcome to attend any session. Unless otherwise indicated, attire for all events is business casual. FRIDAY, JULY 13 OFFSITE MLC MIDWEST-CANADA ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE SITE VISIT TO WUSKWATIM HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING STATION Casual Attire Separate Preregistration Required SATURDAY, JULY 14 DELTA HOTEL AND OFFSITE MLC MIDWEST-CANADA ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Charleswood B Second Floor 12:30 to 6 p.m. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESK/CSG-SPONSORED INTERNET ACCESS Southeast Concourse First Floor SIGN-UP FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON SITE VISITS TO INNOVATION ALLEY’S NORTH FORGE FABRICATION LAB OR THE KLEYSEN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE Southeast Concourse First Floor See page 15 for details; space is limited. 1:30 to 7:45 p.m. OFFSITE MLC AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE SITE VISIT Offsite Event Casual Attire Separate Preregistration Required A bus will depart from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance and return by 7:45 p.m. Dinner is included. SUNDAY, JULY 15 MLC 2018 MEETING APP To download the app, see the inside front cover of this program for instructions or stop by the MLC Registration & Information Desk for help. With the app, you can provide us with valuable feedback on individual sessions (just click on a session and scroll down to answer three quick questions) while also accessing presentations and handouts from the meeting. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH SIGN-UP FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON SITE VISITS TO INNOVATION ALLEY’S NORTH FORGE FABRICATION LAB OR THE KLEYSEN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE Southeast Concourse First Floor See page 15 for details; space is limited. 10 to 11:30 a.m. 6:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. SUNDAY, JULY 15 WELCOME TO THE 73RD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MIDWESTERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH MLC AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING Room 4-5 East First Floor Open to All Attendees The Canadian supply management program controls the production and MLC AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE OFFICERS price of milk, cheese, eggs, chicken and turkey. The committee will review how this system operates and how it impacts farm profitability. Participants will also investigate how different states and provinces are encouraging farmers to use production methods Iowa Sen. Illinois Rep. Minnesota Rep. Paul Anderson, Kevin Kinney, Norine Hammond, that improve water quality. Time will Co-Chair Vice Chair Co-Chair be reserved for committee business as well. Presenters: »»Hon. Ralph Eichler, Minister of Agriculture, Manitoba »»Mr. Matt Lechtenberg, Water Quality Coordinator, Iowa Department of Agriculture »»Rep. John Patterson, Ohio »»Mr. David Wiens, Owner, Skyline Dairy; Chairman, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba; and Vice President, Dairy Farmers of Canada MLC EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING Room 4-5 West First Floor Open to All Attendees Along with a featured presentation that provides an overview of earlyMLC EDUCATION COMMITTEE OFFICERS childhood policies and investments in Canada, participants will take part in a roundtable discussion on promising strategies in the Midwest’s states and provinces. Time also will be reserved to consider committee Wisconsin Rep. Kansas Rep. South Dakota business. Eric Genrich, Melissa Rooker, Sen. Jim Bolin, Co-Chair Co-Chair Vice Chair Presenter: »»Dr. Emis Akbari, Professor, School of Early Childhood, George Brown College; and Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development, University of Toronto CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESK/CSG-SPONSORED INTERNET ACCESS Southeast Concourse First Floor 4 5 AGENDA CONTINUED (SUNDAY, JULY 15) 10 to 11:30 a.m. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH MLC MIDWEST-CANADA RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MLC MIDWEST-CANADA RELATIONS COMMITTEE OFFICERS CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH MLC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Room 4-5 East First Floor Open to All Attendees After hearing from experts on the role of policymakers in helping to support MLC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OFFICERS entrepreneurship and create an entrepreneurial economy, participants will engage in a roundtable discussion of ideas and strategies for fostering this activity in their states and provinces. Time also will be reserved for the discussion of committee business. Michigan Sen. South Dakota Ohio Rep. Ken Horn, Sen. Kevin SUNDAY, JULY 15 Room 6-8 First Floor Open to All Attendees The economies of many communities in the region, including small and mid-sized cities, are closely tied to exporting. The presenters for this session have studied the impact of tariffs and trade agreements on communities in the United States and Canada, and will share their findings. The committee will also have a short business session. Presenters: »»Mr. Dan Ciuriak, Director and Principal, Ciuriak Consulting Inc.; and Fellow-inResidence, C.D. Howe Institute »»Dr. Sherman Robinson, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dave Greenspan Presenters: Co-Chair Killer, Co-Chair Vice Chair »»Ms. Melissa Roberts, Vice President of Communications and Outreach, Enterprise Center in Johnson County »»Mr. Gustavo Zentner, President, InterPOC Inc. (International Point Of Commerce); and Senior Advisor, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters MLC HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING Ohio Rep. Bob Cupp, Co-Chair Manitoba Minister Kelvin Goertzen, Co-Chair 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ontario Speaker Dave Levac, Vice Chair Michigan Sen. Jim Stamas, Vice Chair CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH MLC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING Room 3 First Floor Lunch Will Be Provided Open to All Attendees 12 to 1:30 p.m. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH MLC POLICY COMMITTEES LUNCH Pan Am Room Second Floor Open to All Attendees of MLC Policy Committee Meetings 3 to 4:30 p.m. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH MLC CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING Room 6-8 First Floor Open to All Attendees A guest expert from CSG’s Justice Center MLC CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY will present a closer look at state efforts to COMMITTEE OFFICERS implement data-driven reforms designed to curb recidivism, reduce spending and improve public safety. Committee members will also take part in a roundtable discussion of criminal justice issues across the Midwest. Presenters: »»Ms. Grace Call, Policy Advisor, State Initiatives, CSG Justice Center »»Ms. Michelle Rodriguez, Policy Analyst, State Initiatives, CSG Justice Center 6 Nebraska Sen. Laura Ebke, Co-Chair Illinois Sen. Mattie Hunter, Co-Chair Room 4-5 West First Floor Open to All Attendees Participants will hear from our MLC HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES host province about how Manitoba COMMITTEE OFFICERS approaches its mental/behavioral health system and how it distributes and pays for related services, as well as discuss what state governments can learn from the Canadian system generally and from Manitoba specifically. Time also will be Nebraska Sen. Kansas Rep. Illinois Rep. reserved for the discussion of committee Susan Concannon, Robyn Gabel, John McCollister, business. Vice Chair Co-Chair Co-Chair Presenters: »»Dr. Ginette Poulin, Medical Director, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba »»Dr. Jitender Sareen, Medical Director, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Mental Health Program 4:30 to 5 p.m. DELTA HOTEL NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION Kildonan Room Second 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. North Dakota Rep. Shannon Roers Jones, Vice Chair 7 AGENDA CONTINUED (SUNDAY, JULY 15) 5 to 6 p.m. DELTA HOTEL BILLD ALUMNI RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY Delta Grand Ballroom Second Floor NEWCOMERS RECEPTION Charleswood Second Floor If this is your first MLC Annual Meeting, come enjoy refreshments and meet MLC Executive Committee members as well as other legislators attending their first MLC Annual Meeting. OFFSITE OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION AT THE MANITOBA LEGISLATURE Buses will depart beginning at 6:20 p.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance and will make a loop between the hotel and Legislative Building every 20 minutes, with the last bus leaving the Legislative Building at 9:30 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. »»Improving Rural Access to Broadband Technology Charleswood A Second Floor Discussion facilitator: Rep. Tom Sloan, Kansas »»Suicide Prevention Charleswood B Second Floor Discussion facilitator: Rep. Joan Ballweg, Wisconsin »»What Role Can States and Provinces Play in NAFTA Discussions? (Hosted by MLC Midwest-Canada NAFTA Subcommittee) Assiniboia A Concourse Level Discussion facilitator: Sen. Karen Tallian, Indiana; and Chair, MLC Midwest-Canada NAFTA Subcommittee 9 to 10:30 a.m. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH OPENING AND KEYNOTE SESSION MLC ANNUAL MEETING WELCOME Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr., Illinois, MLC First Vice Chair MLC 2018 MEETING APP To download the app, see the inside front cover of this program for instructions or stop by the MLC Registration Desk for help. With the app, you can provide us with valuable feedback on individual sessions (just click on a session and scroll down to answer three quick questions) while also accessing presentations and handouts from the meeting. DELTA HOTEL FITNESS WALK Meet in the Delta Hotel lobby at 6:15 a.m. and discover downtown Winnipeg and the Riverwalk. Maps will be available. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESK/CSG-SPONSORED INTERNET ACCESS Southeast Concourse First Floor SIGN-UP FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON SITE VISITS TO INNOVATION ALLEY’S NORTH FORGE FABRICATION LAB OR THE KLEYSEN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE Southeast Concourse First Floor See page 15 for details; space is limited. BREAKFAST TABLE TOPIC DISCUSSIONS Please plan to join your colleagues for one of these legislator-initiated and -led discussions. Breakfast will be provided. Room 1-2 First Floor MONDAY, JULY 16 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. BILLD STEERING COMMITTEE BUSINESS SESSION Kildonan Room Second Floor Committee Members Only Breakfast Included MONDAY, JULY 16 Enjoy the best Manitoba has to offer in quality local food and drink as you sample delicious grown- and made-in-Manitoba food and beverages. Relax as you stroll through the beautiful grounds at the Manitoba Legislature and partake in the “Salute to Crown.” After dinner, tour Winnipeg’s magnificent Legislative Building — one of the finest in Canada. Participate in guided tours of the Legislative Building, or self-tour if you wish. Consider attending what we believe will be a “very special legislative session” featuring Midwestern state legislators as they demonstrate how “Question Period” helps advance governance in Manitoba. (Note: Seating is limited for this “Question Period” event.) 6:15 to 7:30 a.m. DELTA HOTEL BUFFET BREAKFAST Assiniboia A Concourse Level 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. WELCOME TO MANITOBA Premier Brian Pallister, Manitoba WELCOME TO WINNIPEG Mayor Brian Bowman, Winnipeg Premier Brian Pallister KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: THE TIES THAT BIND — THE VITAL U.S.-CANADA RELATIONSHIP Allies, neighbors, partners and friends — the United States and Canada share much more than the world’s longest undefended border. Former Manitoba Premier and Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States Gary Doer will share his unique insights and perspective on the nature and importance of the special relationship between Canada and the United States and the role of state and provincial legislators in forging stronger cross-border ties. He will also discuss some of the challenges and opportunities that promise to shape the U.S.-Canada relationship in the years to come. Mayor Brian Bowman Presenter: Mr. Gary Doer, Former Manitoba Premier and Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States Keynote speaker Gary Doer 8 9 AGENDA CONTINUED (MONDAY, JULY 16) 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH SHARED BORDER, SHARED POLICY CHALLENGES Room 1-2 First Floor Panelists will respond to Ambassador Doer’s remarks, discuss cross-border collaborative efforts and identify shared policy challenges shaping the future of the Canada-U.S. relationship. Moderator: »»Dr. Laura Dawson, Director, Canada Institute, Wilson Center Presenters: »»Mr. Carlo Dade, Director, Trade and Investment Centre, Canada West Foundation »»Mr. Matt Morrison, CEO, Pacific Northwest Economic Region »»Mr. Colin Robertson, Vice President and Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute 12 to 2 p.m. CONVENTION CENTRE SOUTH LUNCHEON WELCOME REMARKS Speaker Myrna Driedger, Manitoba Legislative Assembly; and Host Province Committee Chair NATIONAL CSG REPORT Rep. Joan Ballweg, Wisconsin, CSG Vice Chair NAFTA AND BEYOND: BUILDING ON THE CLOSE TIES BETWEEN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES York Ballroom 2 First Floor The North American Free Trade Agreement has led to closer economic ties between the United States and Canada, but uncertainty over NAFTA’s future and the imposition of new tariffs have put markets in flux. This session will examine the prospects for reaching a trade agreement, and the potential consequences if one is not reached. This session is being presented by the MLC Midwest-Canada Relations Committee. Presenters: »»Dr. Laura Dawson, Director, Canada Institute, Wilson Center »»Mr. Jeff Vassart, President, Cargill Ltd. (Canada) 4 to 5:30 p.m. CONVENTION CENTRE SOUTH CONVENTION CENTRE SOUTH JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM York Ballroom 3 First Floor This session will focus on states’ efforts to improve their juvenile justice systems and will include a look at CSG’s “Improving Outcomes for Youth: A Statewide Juvenile Justice Initiative.” This session is being presented by the MLC Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee. Presenter: »»Ms. Nina Salomon, Project Manager, Corrections and Reentry, CSG Justice Center MENTAL HEALTH DELIVERY IN THE SCHOOLS/STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ‘DEEPER LEARNING’ OPPORTUNITIES York Ballroom 4 First Floor With the help of two leading experts, participants will learn about two policies that aim to improve student outcomes: 1) improving the delivery of mental health services to young people in the schools; and 2) expanding the availability of “deeper learning” opportunities. This session is being presented by the MLC Education Committee. Presenters: »»Dr. Mark Weist, Professor of Psychology, University of South Carolina »»Mr. Gene Wilhoit, Executive Director, National Center for Innovation in Education, University of Kentucky York Ballroom 2 First Floor Canada’s Prairie Provinces and the U.S. Midwest have a huge capacity for growing plantbased proteins. Making the most of this regional advantage is the goal of the Protein Highway initiative. As part of this session, participants will also review the opportunities and challenges ahead for a growing hemp industry. This session is being presented by the MLC Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee. Presenter: »»Mr. Shaun Crew, Founder and Former President, Hemp Oil Canada THE OUTLOOK FOR MANUFACTURING IN NORTH AMERICA’S HEARTLAND York Ballroom 3 First Floor This session will explore trends in manufacturing, including the impact of technological advances and global competition. Participants also will examine various facets of this economic sector — for example, the future of traditional and advanced manufacturing, as well as how manufacturing can contribute to the prosperity of small and rural communities. This session is being presented by the MLC Economic Development Committee. Presenter: »»Mr. Bob Kill, President and CEO, Enterprise Minnesota MYTH-BUSTING THE CANADIAN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: HOW DOES IT REALLY WORK? York Ballroom 4 First Floor Americans have heard plenty about the Canadian health care system, but how does it really work? What is the role of the provinces and federal government? Two people with deep knowledge of the system will share their insights. This session is being presented by the MLC Health & Human Services Committee. Presenters: »»Hon. Kelvin Goertzen, Manitoba Minister of Health, Seniors & Active Living »»Mr. Adam Topp, Director of Health Transformation, Manitoba 11 MONDAY, JULY 16 PRESENTATION: THE ART OF LEADING THROUGH CONTINUOUS CHANGE The first neurologist and Canadian woman in space, Roberta Bondar has conducted groundbreaking work for NASA on changes in human physiology. She will draw on her unique experiences and medical knowledge to explore how we can thrive in periods of continuous change. Presenter: Dr. Roberta Bondar, Astronaut, Physician, Scientist and Photographer 10 CONVENTION CENTRE SOUTH CANADA’S PROTEIN HIGHWAY/FUTURE OF HEMP PRODUCTION AND TRADE York Ballroom 1 First Floor 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. AGENDA CONTINUED (MONDAY, JULY 16) 6 to 9 p.m. OFFSITE FAMILY NIGHT AT ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO’S JOURNEY TO CHURCHILL EXHIBIT The award-winning Journey to Churchill exhibit is home to polar bears and is the most comprehensive northern species exhibit of its kind in the world. Enjoy live interactions between zookeepers and polar bears, take carriage rides at McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre, see the new butterfly garden and visit many other zoo exhibits. The evening will start with great food and beverages from Manitoba, with a special menu for kids (and the young at heart) at the Tundra Grill. The evening will end with free music at the Lyric Theatre. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Sun protection and hats are recommended. To gain entrance to the MLC Family Night, all participants (adults and youths) must wear conference registration credentials. Buses will depart beginning at 6 p.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance and will make a loop between the hotel and Assiniboine Park Special Events Entry on Zoo Drive every 30 minutes, with the last bus leaving the zoo at 9:15 p.m. Entrance to the MLC Family Night is located at the Special Event Entry on Zoo Drive. Please speak with conference staff at the MLC Registration & Information Desk at your earliest convenience if you have special transportation needs or other requirements. 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. DELTA HOTEL TUESDAY, JULY 17 MLC 2018 MEETING APP To download the app, see the inside front cover of this program for instructions or stop by the MLC Registration Desk for help. With the app, you can provide us with valuable feedback on individual sessions (just click on a session and scroll down to answer three quick questions) while also accessing presentations and handouts from the meeting. DELTA HOTEL Meet in the Delta Hotel lobby at 6:15 a.m. and discover downtown Winnipeg and the Riverwalk. Maps will be available. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON SITE VISITS TO INNOVATION ALLEY’S NORTH FORGE FABRICATION LAB OR THE KLEYSEN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE Southeast Concourse First Floor See page 15 for details; space is limited. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESK/CSG-SPONSORED INTERNET ACCESS Southeast Concourse First Floor 12 BILLD BREAKFAST BY INVITATION ONLY Assiniboia A Concourse Level MLC RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Assiniboia B Concourse Level BREAKFAST TABLE TOPIC DISCUSSIONS Please plan to join your colleagues for one of these legislator-initiated and -led discussions. Breakfast will be provided. »»Commonsense Gun Legislation Charleswood A Second Floor Discussion facilitator: Rep. Art Staed, Iowa »»Transportation Funding Options Charleswood B Second Floor Discussion facilitator: Rep. Tim Butler, Illinois CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH Room 1-2 First Floor In this session, a former state governor and national expert will explore policy strategies that help build consensus and provide the foundations for success in the “new energy economy.” Opening remarks: »»Hon. Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, Government of Canada Presenter: »»Mr. Bill Ritter, Former Governor of Colorado; and Director, Center for the New Energy Economy, Colorado State University Bill Ritter 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH RIVERS, RAILS AND ROADS: THE MIDWEST’S TRANSPORTATION EDGE Room 1-2 First Floor The Midwest is North America’s transportation crossroads, providing our region with connections to every coast and continent. This session will include a historical perspective on the importance of transportation as a competitive advantage benefiting states and provinces across the Midwest. Guest experts will also discuss some of the key transportation-related policy issues that lawmakers are likely to face in the coming years. Presenters: »»Dr. John Fuller, Planning Professor, University of Iowa »»Mr. Joe Schwieterman, Director, DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development 13 TUESDAY, JULY 17 FITNESS WALK 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. BUFFET BREAKFAST POLICIES TO BUILD A ‘NEW ENERGY ECONOMY’ Delta Ballroom C Second Floor 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. DELTA HOTEL Delta Grand Ballroom Second Floor 9 to 10:15 a.m. CSG ASSOCIATES RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY 6:15 to 7:30 a.m. 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. AGENDA CONTINUED (TUESDAY, JULY 17) 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. CONVENTION CENTRE SOUTH LUNCHEON BOWHAY INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (BILLD) REPORT Sen. Sara Howard, Nebraska, BILLD Steering Committee Co-Chair PRESENTATION: PATHWAY TO PARTNERSHIP — THE LASTING LEGACY OF WORLD WAR I ON U.S.-CANADA RELATIONS In this presentation, historian Brian Tennyson will discuss how and why the First World War led to a lasting shift in relations between Canada and the United States — from the decades of unease and hostility between the nations that preceded the global conflict, to the emergence of a strong cross-border partnership that continues to this day. Presenter: Dr. Brian Tennyson, Historian and Author, “Canada’s Great War, 1914-1918: How Canada Helped Save the British Empire and Became a North American Nation” CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH FEATURED PRESENTATION: 2018 ELECTIONS PREVIEW Room 1-2 First Floor Amy Walter has built a reputation as an accurate, objective and knowledgeable political analyst with unparalleled access to campaign insiders and decision-makers. During this session, participants will hear what is at stake this November, including partisan control of the U.S. Congress, state legislatures and governors’ offices, as well as the key factors likely to determine electoral outcomes. Presenter: Ms. Amy Walter, National Editor, Cook Political Report 3:30 to 5 p.m. FISCAL LEADERS ROUNDTABLE CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH SITE VISIT TO INNOVATION ALLEY’S NORTH FORGE FABRICATION LAB Take part in a guided tour of North America’s largest fabrication lab dedicated to the development of new businesses based on manufacturing, technology and business prototyping. Learn how technology adoption and commercialization are fostered by access to and experimentation with new technologies and business concepts, rapid prototyping, and support from the entrepreneur and innovation communities. Located in Winnipeg’s storied Exchange District, this mentor-driven lab accelerates entrepreneurship and innovation in new and mature businesses. SITE VISIT TO THE KLEYSEN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE AT THE HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE See and learn about recent advances in medical technology while visiting The Centre for Surgical Innovation (CSI) and the Varian EDGE Radiosurgery Clinic. Employing technology that is unique in Canada and rare around the world, CSI features an Intraoperative MRI Research Suite embedded between two advanced operating rooms. The Varian EDGE Radiosurgery Clinic offers stereotactic body radiation therapy — a nonsurgical, minimally invasive way of treating certain types of tumors. This technique allows for higher doses of radiation, greater precision and fewer treatments. Buses for the two site visits will depart at 3:30 p.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance. 5 to 6 p.m. DELTA HOTEL CONTRIBUTORS RECEPTION BY INVITATION ONLY Charleswood 2nd Floor 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. DELTA HOTEL ILLINOIS 2019 RECEPTION Delta Grand Ballroom Second Floor Join next year’s Midwestern Legislative Conference Chair, Illinois Senator Elgie Sims, and his colleagues for a reception highlighting the host state for next year’s MLC Annual Meeting. 7:15 to 10 p.m. OFFSITE STATE DINNER AT THE CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS A great Manitoba dinner will be followed by a tour of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights — the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. The museum creates inspiring encounters with human rights, and engages visitors in an immersive, interactive experience that offers both the inspiration and tools to make a difference in the lives of others. Visitors are welcomed as partners on a journey to erase barriers and create meaningful, lasting change. This museum is the first Canadian national museum to be built in nearly half a century, and the first outside the country’s national capital region. Buses to the museum will begin departing at 6:45 p.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance. The State Dinner program will begin at 7:15 p.m. Buses from the museum to the hotel will begin departing at 9:45 p.m., with the last bus departing at 10 p.m. 15 TUESDAY, JULY 17 Room 3 First Floor Guest experts will present an overview of current fiscal conditions in the states, as well as a look at the potential significance of recent and pending U.S. Supreme Court cases with respect to the fiscal landscape. Participants will also take part in a roundtable discussion of recent developments related to state and provincial budgets across the Midwest. Moderator: Hon. Cameron Friesen, Minister of Finance, Manitoba Presenters: »»Mr. John Hicks, Executive Director, National Association of State Budget Officers »»Ms. Lisa Soronen, Executive Director, State and Local Legal Center 14 SITE VISITS Registration for the two site visits is limited and required by 12 p.m. on Tuesday. It can be completed at the MLC Registration & Information Desk. York Ballroom 1 First Floor 2 to 3:15 p.m. 3:30 to 5 p.m. AGENDA CONTINUED (TUESDAY, JULY 17) 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. OFFSITE FAREWELL TO WINNIPEG NIGHTCAP In keeping with a wonderful tradition started at last year’s MLC Annual Meeting in Des Moines, enjoy a farewell nightcap at Prairie 360, a revolving restaurant that is quite literally a cut above most others — by 30 floors. Enjoy the spectacular view of Winnipeg as dusk envelops the city. Prairie 360 is located on the 30th floor at 83 Garry Street. It’s tricky to find the right door, but we will have folks to direct you. Buses to the Prairie 360 restaurant will begin departing at 10:15 p.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance and loop every 20 minutes. The last bus back to the hotel will leave at 11:30 p.m. For those wishing to get some night air on the way back, the Prairie 360 is about an eight- to 10-minute walk from the Delta Hotel. Entry to Prairie 360 will be gained with your MLC credentials, and you can use your ticket (provided at the State Dinner) to have a complimentary nightcap. WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 MLC 2018 MEETING APP To download the app, see the inside front cover of this program for instructions or stop by the MLC Registration Desk for help. With the app, you can provide us with valuable feedback on individual sessions (just click on a session and scroll down to answer three quick questions) while also accessing presentations and handouts from the meeting. 8:30 to 10 a.m. DELTA HOTEL REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DESK Lobby First Floor 8:30 to 10 a.m. CONVENTION CENTRE NORTH CSG-SPONSORED INTERNET ACCESS Southeast Concourse First Floor 8:30 to 10 a.m. DELTA HOTEL BREAKFAST AND MLC BUSINESS SESSION Delta Grand Ballroom B & C Second Floor Everyone is invited to attend the MLC business session. Members will elect new conference officers and act on proposed resolutions. Larry Isaak, president of the Midwest Higher Education Compact, will update members on the work of MHEC. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. DELTA HOTEL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: WORKING WITH THE MEDIA 16 WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Delta Grand Ballroom A Second Floor Presenter: Mr. Adam Schrager, Author and Investigative Producer/Reporter, WISC-TV, Madison What makes news? How can you get featured on TV or in the newspaper, or trending online? What are the best and worst ways to publicize legislation? Get answers to these and other media questions while brushing up on your skills in communicating to reporters during interactive training by veteran journalist Adam Schrager. 17 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. Adults can only attend daytime and evening youth activities if they are accompanying their child and have paid the $175 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 15 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 16 6:15 to 7:30 a.m. FOR ALL AGES (ANYONE UNDER AGE 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) FITNESS WALK (MAPS AVAILABLE) Meet in the Delta Hotel lobby at 6:15 a.m. and discover downtown Winnipeg and the Riverwalk. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FOR CHILDREN & TEENS VOYAGEUR FOR A DAY AT FORT GIBRALTAR Be a time traveler and experience what life was like for the French Canadian fur traders who opened up the fur trade in Manitoba. Participate in a guided tour of the fort, and learn authentic crafts through hands-on experiences. Fort Gibraltar was a North West Company fur trading post. Today’s replica is a great example of life in the Red River Valley during the early 1800s. FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Children and teens: Please wear your MLC-provided shirt. Sun protection and hats are recommended. YOUTH MEET & GREET AT THE MANITOBA MUSEUM’S SCIENCE GALLERY & PLANETARIUM Parents: Please drop off your child and check in with a youth coordinator at the Tuxedo Room, located on the first floor of the Delta Hotel, by 8:15 a.m. Please pick up your child from the Tuxedo Room between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Get to know other kids from the Midwest and Canada as you learn about the universal laws of science and explore the wonders of technology and illusion in the Science Gallery. Learn about yourself and the world around you in an entertaining, hands-on atmosphere where you become the scientist. And what evening would be complete without looking up into the night sky? Since we will be indoors, be prepared for a very “enlightening” show at the Planetarium! Children and teens: Please wear your MLC-provided shirt. Parents: Please drop off your child and check in with a youth coordinator in the Tuxedo Room, located on the first floor of the Delta Hotel, by 6:15 p.m. Please pick up your child by 9:45 p.m. in the Tuxedo Room. FOR SPOUSES & OTHER ADULT GUESTS LEARN, EAT, SHOP: FAVORITE THINGS TO DO IN MANITOBA The day starts with a 90-minute guided tour of the Manitoba Museum, which is renowned for its vivid portrayal of the province’s rich and colorful history. At De Luca’s family restaurant, develop your culinary skills and enjoy as Chef Mike demonstrates and dishes up a four-course lunch. After shopping at the European market, the day will conclude with a onehour shopping visit to the area’s newest fashion outlet mall, which features about 100 outlet retailers offering a new level of shopping experience that caters to all tastes and budgets. FOR SPOUSES & OTHER ADULT GUESTS A bus will depart at 8:45 a.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance and return at 4:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION AT THE MANITOBA LEGISLATURE 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the best Manitoba has to offer in quality local food and drink as you sample delicious grown- and made-in-Manitoba food and beverages. Relax as you stroll through the beautiful grounds at the Manitoba Legislature and partake in the “Salute to Crown.” After dinner, tour Winnipeg’s magnificent Legislative Building — one of the finest in Canada. Participate in guided tours of the Legislative Building, or self-tour if you wish. Consider attending what we believe will be a “very special legislative session” featuring Midwestern state legislators as they demonstrate how “Question Period” helps advance governance in Manitoba. (Note: Seating is limited for this “Question Period” event.) The award-winning Journey to Churchill exhibit is home to polar bears and is the most comprehensive northern species exhibit of its kind in the world. Enjoy live interactions between zookeepers and polar bears, take carriage rides at McFeetors Heavy Horse Centre, see the new butterfly garden and visit many other zoo exhibits. The evening will start with great food and beverages from Manitoba, with a special menu for kids (and the young at heart) at the Tundra Grill. The evening will end with free music at the Lyric Theatre. Buses will depart beginning at 6:20 p.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance and will make a loop between the hotel and Legislative Building every 20 minutes, with the last bus leaving the Legislative Building at 9:30 p.m. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Sun protection and hats are recommended. To gain entrance to the MLC Family Night, all participants (adults and youths) must wear conference registration credentials. Please speak with conference staff at the MLC Registration & Information Desk at your earliest convenience if you have special transportation needs or other requirements. Buses will depart beginning at 6 p.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance and will make a loop between the hotel and Assiniboine Park Special Events Entry on Zoo Drive every 40 minutes, with the last bus leaving the zoo at 9:15 p.m. FOR ALL AGES FAMILY NIGHT AT ASSINIBOINE PARK ZOO’S JOURNEY TO CHURCHILL EXHIBIT The entrance to MLC Family Night is located at the Special Event Entry on Zoo Drive. Please speak with conference staff at the MLC Registration & Information Desk at your earliest convenience if you have special transportation needs or other requirements. 18 19 SPOUSE, GUEST & YOUTH PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) TUESDAY, JULY 17 6:15 to 7:30 a.m. FOR ALL AGES (ANYONE UNDER AGE 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT) FITNESS WALK (MAPS AVAILABLE) Meet in the Delta Hotel lobby at 6:15 a.m. and discover downtown Winnipeg and the Riverwalk. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FOR CHILDREN & TEENS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Escape to the peaceful wilderness of Oak Hammock Marsh. Onsite guides and knowledgeable interpreters will bring life to the world of Manitoba’s wetlands through experiential learning. Tour through the marsh, connect with nature, “critter-dip,” and experience ecological and traditional Aboriginal games. And don’t miss the bannock bake! Children and teens: Please wear your MLC-provided shirt along with comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Sun protection and hats are recommended. Parents: Please drop off your child and check in with a youth coordinator at the Tuxedo Room, located on the first floor of the Delta Hotel, by 8:15 a.m. Please pick up your child from the Tuxedo Room between 4:30 and 5 p.m. FOR SPOUSES & OTHER ADULT GUESTS SHOW ME THE MONEY/SPIRITS OF MANITOBA Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce over 1,000 coins per second? The Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg is a high-tech, high-volume manufacturing facility. Every single Canadian circulation coin is produced here — literally billions each year. The Mint has also made over 55 billion coins for more than 75 countries around the world. Take a guided tour of operations, enjoy lunch, and capture what it feels like to “hold some gold.” After the Mint, there is no better way to get into the Manitoba spirit than to experience first-hand Manitoba’s growing craft brewery and distillery industry. Learn how the products are made while sampling tastes designed to please every palate — and feel free to take a bit of Manitoba home with you. A bus will depart at 8:45 a.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance and will return at 4:30 p.m. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. FOR SPOUSES AND OTHER ADULT GUESTS ILLINOIS 2019 RECEPTION Join next year’s Midwestern Legislative Conference Chair, Illinois Senator Elgie Sims, and his colleagues for a reception highlighting the host state for next year’s MLC Annual Meeting. 6:30 to 10 p.m. FOR CHILDREN & TEENS TRAIN LIKE THE PROS: AN EVENING OF FOOTBALL AND FUN This event will be fun for novice and experienced football players alike. Show off and improve your skills on a real-life football field. Tour Investors Group Stadium, meet a few professional players from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and have some laughs with the team mascots — Buzz and Boomer. Train how the pros train with inflatables and tackle weebles, while also learning how to throw like a pro quarterback. Children and teens: Please wear your MLC-provided shirt. Sun protection and hats are recommended. Parents: Please drop off your child and check in with a youth coordinator at the Tuxedo Room, located on the first floor of the Delta Hotel, by 6:15 p.m. Please pick up your child from the Tuxedo Room between 10:15 and 10:30 p.m. Note: All guests will be required to possess a signed field waiver. Please sign the waiver when registering your child. 7:15 to 10 p.m. FOR SPOUSES & OTHER ADULT GUESTS STATE DINNER AT THE CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS A great Manitoba dinner will be followed by a tour of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights — the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. The museum creates inspiring encounters with human rights, and engages visitors in an immersive, interactive experience that offers both the inspiration and tools to make a difference in the lives of others. Visitors are welcomed as partners on a journey to erase barriers and create meaningful, lasting change. This museum is the first Canadian national museum to be built in nearly half a century, and the first outside the country’s national capital region. Buses to the museum will begin departing at 6:45 p.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance. The State Dinner program will begin at 7:15 p.m. Buses from the museum to the hotel will begin departing at 9:45 p.m., with the last bus departing at 10 p.m. 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. FOR SPOUSES & OTHER ADULT GUESTS FAREWELL TO WINNIPEG NIGHTCAP In keeping with a wonderful tradition started at last year’s MLC Annual Meeting in Des Moines, enjoy a farewell nightcap at Prairie 360, a revolving restaurant that is quite literally a cut above most others — by 30 floors. Enjoy the spectacular view of Winnipeg as dusk envelops the city. Prairie 360 is located on the 30th floor at 83 Garry Street. It’s tricky to find the right door, but we will have folks to direct you. Buses to the Prairie 360 restaurant will begin departing at 10:15 p.m. from the Delta Hotel’s 350 St. Mary Avenue entrance and loop every 20 minutes. The last bus back to the hotel will leave at 11:30 p.m. For those wishing to get some night air on the way back, the Prairie 360 is about an eight- to 10-minute walk from the hotel. Entry to Prairie 360 will be gained with your MLC credentials, and you can use your ticket (provided at the State Dinner) to have a complimentary nightcap. 20 21 MLC ANNUAL MEETING CONTRIBUTORS The Midwestern Legislative Conference gratefully acknowledges the following contributors for their generous support of its 73rd Annual Meeting. (List is as of June 22.) * Denotes that the meeting contributor also is a CSG Associate. CHAIR’S CIRCLE CONTRIBUTOR ($25,000 or more) BRONZE CONTRIBUTORS ($3,500–$4,999) American Chemistry Council* Biotechnology Innovation Organization* CropLife America* Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Dow AgroSciences Eli Lilly and Company Innovative Medicines Canada Manitoba Egg Farmers Manitoba Pork Monsanto Company Shelter American Holdings, Inc. Travel Manitoba Wells Fargo & Company* FRIEND (LESS THAN $3,500) DIAMOND CONTRIBUTORS ($15,000-$24,999) Amway Dairyland Power Cooperative State Government Affairs Council IN-KIND PLATINUM CONTRIBUTORS ($10,000-$14,999) Johnson & Johnson* Banville & Jones Wine Co. Spirits Canada Farmery Estate Brewery TransCanada Pipelines GOLD CONTRIBUTORS ($7,500–$9,999) Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) SILVER CONTRIBUTORS ($5,000–$7,499) Archer Daniels Midland* American Wind Energy Association Canadian Canola Growers Association/ Manitoba Canola Growers Association Cargill* Enbridge Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. Genentech* 22 GlaxoSmithKline* International Paper* Nutrien Ltd. PhRMA* Renewable Energy Group United Parcel Service Western Equipment Dealers Association 23 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 »Alkermes » »Charter » Communications »Consumer » Technology Association »CVS » Health »Edison » Electric Institute »Esri » »Hospital » Corporation of America »Intuit » »Marathon » Petroleum Corporation »Mylan » »Novo » Nordisk Inc. »PhRMA » »RAI » Services Company »Rockwood » Group »Sunovion » Pharmaceuticals, Inc. »The » International Council of Shopping Centers »The » Procter & Gamble Company CSG Associates »1-800 » Contacts, Inc. »3M » Company »Abbott » »ACT, » Inc. »Advance » America »Air-Conditioning, » Heating, and Refrigeration Institute »Altria » Client Services, Inc. »Alzheimer’s » Association »America’s » Health Insurance Plans »American » Bankers Association »American » Chemistry Council »American » Dental Association 24 CSG Associates (continued) »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 »Association » for Accessible Medicines »AT&T » »Association » of Equipment Manufacturers »Audi » of America »Bank » of America »BASF » »Baxter » Healthcare Corporation »Bayer » »Big » Rivers Electric Corporation »Biotechnology » Innovation Association »BlueCross » & BlueShield Association »Brown-Forman » »Capital » One »Cargill » »Celgene » Corporation »Centene » Corporation »Chevron » Corporation »Comcast » Corporation »CompTIA » »Consumer » Healthcare Products Association »Council » for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) »CropLife » America CSG Associates (continued) »CTIA » »Daiichi » Sankyo, Inc. »DuPont » »Equifax » Inc. »eviCore » healthcare »Express » Scripts Inc. »ExxonMobil » Corporation »Financial » Services Institute, Inc. »Genentech » »General » Electric Company »GlaxoSmithKline » »Global » Automakers »Indivior » »Institute » for Building Technology and Safety »Institute » of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. »International » Bottled Water Association »International » Paper »International » Sleep Products Association »Internet » Association »ITC » Holdings »Johnson » & Johnson »Koch » Companies Public Sector, LLC »Las » Vegas Sands Corporation »LegalZoom » »Leo » Pharma Inc. »LexisNexis » »LifePoint » Health »LKQ » Corporation »Mars, » Incorporated »MasterCard » Worldwide »Maxim » Healthcare Services »McKesson » Corporation CSG Associates (continued) »McLane » Company, Inc. »Mead » Johnson Nutrition »Microsoft » Corporation »Molina » Healthcare »MultiState » Associates, Inc. »National » Association of Home Builders »National » Beer Wholesalers Association »National » Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. »National » Rural Electric Cooperative Association »Nissan » North America, Inc. »Norfolk » Southern Corporation »Novartis » Pharmaceuticals »Nuclear » Energy Institute »Oasis » Financial »Personal » Care Products Council »Pfizer » »Pharmaceutical » Care Management Association »Philips » »POET » »Professional » Beauty Association »Purdue » Pharma L.P. »RELX, » Inc. »Sprint » Corporation »Stateside » Associates »The » Carpet & Rug Institute »The » Kraft Heinz Company »Toyota » Motor North America »Uber » Technologies Inc. »Walgreen » Co. »Waste » Management, Inc. »Wells » Fargo & Company 25 MLC ANNUAL MEETINGS OVER THE YEARS UPCOMING CSG EVENTS The Midwestern Legislative Conference Annual Meeting has been held every year since 1945. Here is a list of the sites and MLC chairs since 1996: MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE LEARNING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 2017 2006 Des Moines, Iowa Sen. Janet Petersen, Chair Chicago, Illinois Sen. Donne E. Trotter, Chair 2016 2005 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Rep. Joan Ballweg, Chair Regina, Saskatchewan Ohio Sen. Kevin Coughlin, Chair August 24-29 Lexington, Kentucky 2015 Saskatchewan Speaker P. Myron Kowalsky, Host Committee Chair September 21-22 Erie, Pennsylvania 2004 October 3-5 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 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 26 2018 24TH ANNUAL BOWHAY INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (BILLD) Des Moines, Iowa Rep. Libby Jacobs, Chair 2003 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Rep. Suzanne Jeskewitz, Chair 2002 Fargo, North Dakota Sen. Rich Wardner, Chair 2001 Lincoln, Nebraska Sen. DiAnna Schimek, Chair August 10-14 Minneapolis, Minnesota CSG HENRY TOLL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM GREAT LAKES LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS ANNUAL MEETING MIDWEST INTERSTATE PASSENGER RAIL COMMISSION ANNUAL MEETING CSG NATIONAL CONFERENCE December 6-8 Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati Region 2019 NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION STAKEHOLDERS FORUM June 10-13 Washington, D.C. 74TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MIDWESTERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE July 21-24 Chicago, Illinois 25TH ANNUAL BOWHAY INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (BILLD) August 9-13 Minneapolis, Minnesota CSG HENRY TOLL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2000 August 23-28 Lexington, Kentucky Minneapolis, Minnesota Sen. John Hottinger, Chair September 13-14 Chicago, Illinois 1999 Ontario Speaker Steve Peters, Host Committee Chair Cincinnati, Ohio Speaker Jo Ann Davidson, Chair 2009 1998 Overland Park, Kansas Sen. Jay Scott Emler, Chair Indianapolis, Indiana Rep. Sue Scholer, Chair 2008 1997 Rapid City, South Dakota Sen. Tom Dempster, Chair Overland Park, Kansas Rep. David Adkins, Chair 2007 1996 Traverse City, Michigan Sen. Patricia Birkholz, Chair Rapid City, South Dakota Rep. Steve Cutler, Chair GREAT LAKES LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS ANNUAL MEETING 2020 75th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MIDWESTERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE July 19-22 Detroit, Michigan 27 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 Utah Governor Gary Herbert CSG CHAIR Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers 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 Tim Anderson, Publications Manager Cindy Calo Andrews, Assistant Director Jon Davis, Policy Analyst and Assistant Editor Ilene K. Grossman, Assistant 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 MLC ANNUAL MEETING ADJUNCT STAFF Cynthia Nwachukwu, Administrative Consultant Carolyn Orr, Agriculture Policy Consultant Harck Pickett, CSG Lexington Kevin Wallace, CSG Lexington Evea’ Warkentin, Logistics Consultant 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. 28 29 CHICAGO MIDWESTERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE 74TH ANNUAL MEETING JULY 21–24, 2019 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS