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Congress is Listening to Those Breaking Through
In-person meetings on Capitol Hill used to be the norm. Members of Congress and their staff would spend much of their days meeting with constituents, lobbyists, and other concerned citizens. When back in their districts, members would regularly host in-person townhalls, site visits, coffee hours, and other similar events to hear from their constituents. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of Congress…
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Drive Time to Screen Time: COVID-19’s Effect on Americans’ Media Consumption
American habits and values have shifted greatly since stay-at-home and shutdown orders began in March, with major implications for organizations trying to raise awareness and drive public conversation about their issues. While it’s clear the novel coronavirus has changed Americans’ habits and increased virtual connectivity in new ways, it has also altered how we consume…
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What Happened in the States: Q1, 2018
As the first quarter closed, sixteen states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming have adjourned sine die. By the end of April, close to half of all states will not be in session. Of those that have concluded, the Virginia General Assembly had the highest number of bills enacted…
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Legislative Action in the States: What We’re Watching in 2018
As we head into the new year, state legislatures across the country will soon convene for their legislative sessions. With the exception of four states that are not in session in 2018 – Texas, South Dakota, Montana and Nevada – legislatures will resume starting in January through the beginning of April. (To see a full…
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Legislative Action in the States: Part Three
As we head into the fall, an additional five state legislatures – Alaska, California, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington – have adjourned for the year, bringing the total to 43. Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are still in session. On trend with our earlier blogs, the outcomes (both in diversity…
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Legislative Action In The States: Part Two
This is the second of a multi-series blog on nation-wide trends. See part one here. Over the last two months, an additional 28 state legislatures – Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee,…
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Legislative Action In The States: What We’ve Learned So Far
Believe it or not, state legislatures in ten states – Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming – have already adjourned for the year. Despite these short sessions, state legislatures have been highly productive. As a brand or advocacy organization, it is critical to pay close attention to issues…
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ICYMI: Congressional Management Foundation: “The Untapped Power of Constituent Engagement”
ICYMI: Congressional Management Foundation: “The Untapped Power of Constituent Engagement” Grassroots advocacy is not new. It’s been an important mechanism for citizens to voice their concerns to, or support of, every level of government for decades. But the recent rise of grassroots advocacy – from Former President Obama’s unprecedented grassroots army to the rise of…
