The CSG Healthy States National Task Force is comprised of 54 state leaders from across the nation and representing all three branches of government. The work of the Task Force is led by National Co-Chairs Senator Bryan Townsend and Senator Bo Watson with each Task Force member serving on one of the four policy focused subcommittees.
National Co-Chairs
Senator Bryan Townsend | Delaware
Chair, Delaware Health and Social Services Committee
Delaware Senate Majority Leader
Chair, Delaware Senate Housing Committee
“The way that health impacts all of us in different ways and different times … and the idea of having kids get off to a great start in life because we know what happens if they don’t—that’s what drives my passion for the topic.”
Senator Bo Watson | Tennessee
Chair, Tennessee Senate Finance Ways and Means Committee
Chair, Tennessee Senate Rules Committee
“Through the collaborative effort, I believe the task force can bring forward practical ideas that can have a positive impact on quality, access, cost and community health status.”
Task Force Subcommittees
FISCAL HEALTH
Fiscal Health Subcommittee will explore policies that support resilient state budgets and the fiscal status and operations of states to ensure state governments are financially prepared for unexpected crises in the future.
ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE HEALTH
Economic and Workforce Health Subcommittee will explore policies that build long-term, sustainable, and equitable programs and services, such as apprenticeships, unemployment insurance, occupational licensure, and broadband access.
CIVIC HEALTH
Civic Health Subcommittee will explore policies that build strong communities and support meaningful civic engagement where states have the greatest nexus of influence, such as voting, civic education and participation, and increasing public trust and interface with government.
HUMAN HEALTH
Human Health Subcommittee will explore policies that support a healthy populace through integrated health care systems and reduce systemic disparities that affect the health and well-being of residents.