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state senate leaders
Upcoming Forums
IN-PERSON FORUMS
Bozeman, Montana
JULY 12-15, 2026
Burlington, Vermont
OCTOBER 4-7, 2026
By invitation only.
Members will receive an invitation via email.
Austin, Texas
JANUARY 7-10, 2027
2025 Summer Forum
Ljubljana, Slovenia
July 9–13, 2025
2025 Fall Forum
Kona, Hawai'i
September 3-7, 2025
• Managing Medicaid: Policy Strategies for State Senate
• Welcome by Hawai’i Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke
• Understanding the New Trans-Pacific Trade Environment
• Natural Disaster Mitigation and Management – Learnings from Lahaina
• Pacific Rim Security Briefing
• Budget Resiliency in a Rapidly Changing Fiscal Environment
• Building the Talent Pipeline – Lessons from the Heartland & Beyond
2026 Winter Forum
Amelia Island, Florida
January 2-5, 2026
• Navigating the Fiscal Environment: Economic and Budget Outlook & Leaders’ Roundtable
• Breaking Down Barriers to Workforce Growth
• Keys to Regulating Short-Term Rentals
• The Case for Nuclear Power: Technological Solutions to Meet Increased Demand
• Understanding the New SNAP Landscape
• The Buzz on THC-infused Beverages: Legal, Health and Regulatory Perspectives
SPF on Air
Voice of the Nation's State Senate Leaders
The Senate Presidents’ Forum is excited to share this series of candid conversations with state senate presidents, private sector leaders, and experts from think-tanks and institutions across the globe. SPF On Air is a civics lesson, a sounding board, and a study of public policymaking all in one. Because we believe knowledge is the cornerstone of good policy, this podcast explores the priorities, proud moments, and the problems shaping the near future of our fifty states.
RECENT EPISODES
EPISODE 10 (09/05/25)
Oregon Senate President Rob Wagner opens up about policy, minority voices in the legislature, and learning from fellow states in this engaging interview conducted by Rod Bray, Indiana's Senate President Pro Tem.
EPISODE 11 (01/05/26)
Senator Karen Spilka discusses her policy priorities — including juvenile justice and cradle-to-career education — in this interview with John Cullerton, former Senate President of Illinois. She also shares the family history that shaped her views on mental health.
