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Articles in November, 2002 issue of State Government News

• More innovative ideas: CSG recognizes the regional alternates and semifinalists in the annual innovations competition. (innovations awards).
• Informing the public: a new email service makes environmental permitting open and easy to track. (East).
  by Scott Richards
• Helping parents and children: a new Web site improves Texas' child-support services. (South).
  by Jenny Sewell
• Laboratories of democracy. (innovations awards).
  by Laurie Clewett
• Building trust and consensus: a public/private partnership creates a new leadership model for higher education. (Midwest).
  by Laurie Clewett
• Streamlining government purchasing: Idaho uses the Internet to improve its procurement process. (West).
  by David A. Moss
• Maryland's smart growth tool kit: a model for building sustainable communities around the world. (land use).
  by Parris N. Glendening
• Learning history online: a statewide "cybertextbook" saves schools time and money. (Midwest).
  by Barry Hopkins
• Health care 101: a new CSG survey finds growing awareness of the need for health literacy initiatives. (State Trends).
  by Jenny Sewell
• CSG Associate profile: 3M Company. (Excellence in action: spotlighting CSG activities, events, resources and affiliated organizations).
• Managing workers' compensation: a holistic management initiative reduces costs by promoting safety. (South).
  by James Carroll
• Growing smarter: next steps: Maryland's governor evaluates the progress and future challenges of his state's pioneering land-use initiative. (land use).
  by Parris N. Glendening
• Teaching financial literacy: Delaware's treasurer offers programs to help children and adults manage money. (East).
  by John J. Mountjoy
• To trade or not to trade? States take the lead on trade with Cuba. (economic development).
  by Carolyn Orr
• Ensuring workers' safety: Washington's new safety and health rules help employers protect workers. (West).
  by Michele Bushong
• CSG Associate profile: the National Education Association. (Excellence in action: spotlighting CSG activities, events, resources affiliated organizations).
• Conference calendar.
• Smart Growth U: colleges and universities can contribute to smart land-use policies, vibrant communities. (land use).
  by Parris N. Glendening
• Poverty up, incomes down. (States news: find the latest news on CSG's Web site--www.csg.org).
• Virginia hosts state leaders: CSG meeting highlights key trends and issues. (leadership).
  by Susan Saylor Yeary
• National Association of State Treasurers forms foundation. (Excellence in action: spotlighting CSG activities, events, resources and affiliated organizations.).
• Midwestern Legislative Conference meets in Fargo. (Excellence in action: spotlighting CSG activities, events, resources and affiliated organizations).