“Thank you for putting together such a great program. The immigration program was particularly illuminating…you looked for the origins of the problem and contextualized it, which provided real food for thought about holistic policies to address those issues in the future.”

— Matthew P. Lathrop
Director
Government Relations
Yum! Brands, Inc.

“It is the country’s premier nonpartisan organization educating and inspiring legislative leaders, and providing networking opportunities with counterparts in other states.”

— Sen. Brent Hill (ID)

“The Forum offers opportunities to interact with other leaders and share thoughts on subjects common to all of us — how to solve our States’ problems. It keeps us informed in-depth on so many important issues. It is invaluable to have the contacts and availability of others once we go home. ”

— Sen. Mary Kay Papen (NM)

“A forum to collaborate with peers and discuss the critical issues of the day, to meet and dialogue with other leaders who share similar experiences in their states.”

— Sen. Kevin J. Grantham (CO)

“A great opportunity to network, focus on timely policy questions away from the hustle and bustle of daily responsibilities. It’s an opportunity to make valuable contacts you can call upon even between meetings for advice and counsel.”

— Sen. Stan Rosenberg (MA)

“A cohesive, bipartisan, and energetic meeting of elite nationwide leaders that encourages discussion, exchange of ideas, and true dialogue without the need for guarded conversation. ”

— Sen. Ronald D. Kouchi (HI)

“It is the best and most professional organization of its kind in the United States, focused on solid issues and encouraging serious and relevant networking.”

— Sen. Eduardo Bhatia (PR)

“We have some intense discussions at the Forum, but everyone remains civil and respectful. I am able to bring back to my state solutions that are practical.”

— Sen. Wayne Niederhauser (UT)

“It is the country’s premier nonpartisan organization educating and inspiring legislative leaders, and providing networking opportunities with counterparts in other states.”

— Sen. Brent Hill (ID)

“The Forum offers opportunities to interact with other leaders and share thoughts on subjects common to all of us — how to solve our States’ problems. It keeps us informed in-depth on so many important issues. It is invaluable to have the contacts and availability of others once we go home. ”

— Sen. Mary Kay Papen (NM)

“A forum to collaborate with peers and discuss the critical issues of the day, to meet and dialogue with other leaders who share similar experiences in their states.”

— Sen. Kevin J. Grantham (CO)

“A great opportunity to network, focus on timely policy questions away from the hustle and bustle of daily responsibilities. It’s an opportunity to make valuable contacts you can call upon even between meetings for advice and counsel.”

— Sen. Stan Rosenberg (MA)

“A cohesive, bipartisan, and energetic meeting of elite nationwide leaders that encourages discussion, exchange of ideas, and true dialogue without the need for guarded conversation. ”

— Sen. Ronald D. Kouchi (HI)

“It is the best and most professional organization of its kind in the United States, focused on solid issues and encouraging serious and relevant networking.”

— Sen. Eduardo Bhatia (PR)

“We have some intense discussions at the Forum, but everyone remains civil and respectful. I am able to bring back to my state solutions that are practical.”

— Sen. Wayne Niederhauser (UT)