Wednesday, Dec. 6
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11:45 a.m. -1245 p.m.
Room 603
Level 6
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Lunch
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1-1:15 p.m.
Waller F. Ballroom
Level 3
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Welcome | Introductions
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1:15-3:45 p.m.
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Strategic Communication and Planning
- Terry Rubin, co-founder, The Professional Communicators
- Kurt MacDonald, co-founder, The Professional Communicators
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3:45-4 p.m.
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Snack Break
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4-5 p.m.
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Long-Term Budget Tools
- Molly Dahl, chief, Long-Term Analysis Office, Congressional Budget Office [presentation]
- Angela Oh, project director, State Fiscal Health, The Pew Charitable Trusts [presentation]
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6-8 p.m.
400 Colorado St.
Austin, TX 78701
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Reception at Estelle’s
Estelle’s is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The reception will be held in the Green Room and Lounge.
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Thursday, Dec. 7
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8-9 a.m.
Waller F. Ballroom Foyer
Level 3
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Breakfast
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9-9:50 a.m.
Waller F. Ballroom
Level 3
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Making the Most of Data Tools
- Nick VanBrown, lead data scientist, Montana Legislative Fiscal Division [presentation]
- Rhode Island State Senator Louis DiPalma [presentation]
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9:50-10 a.m.
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Break
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10-10:45 a.m.
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Anticipating Budgetary Risks Roundtable
- Moderator: Emily Maher, project manager, NCSL Fiscal Affairs Program
- Nandana Kalupahana, committee clerk, Hawaii House Committee on Finance [presentation]
- Anthony Sammons, director of Fiscal Staff, Oklahoma Senate
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10:45-11 a.m.
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Snack Break
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11-11:45 a.m.
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Committee Breakout
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11:45-1 p.m.
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Lunch
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1-1:50 p.m.
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One-Time vs. Ongoing Funds
- Moderator: Erica MacKellar, program principal, NCSL Fiscal Affairs Program
- Jonathan Ball, Legislative Fiscal Analyst, Utah Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst [presentation]
- Kirk Fulford, legislative fiscal officer, Alabama Legislative Services Agency [presentation]
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1:50-2 p.m.
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Break
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2-2:50 p.m.
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The Cost of Catastrophe: Budgeting for Natural Disasters
- Peter Muller, officer, Fiscal Federalism Initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts [presentation]
- Colorado State Senator Chris Hansen
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2:50-3:05 p.m.
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Snack Break
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3:05-3:50 p.m.
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Committee Breakout
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3:50-4:30 p.m.
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BWG next steps | Closing
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5:30-7:30 p.m.
401 W 2nd St.
Austin, TX, 78701
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Reception at Lambert’s Downtown Barbecue
Lambert’s is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The reception will be held in the Courtyard Patio.
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