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At A Glance: Trends from 2019 State of the States
2019 promises to be a busy legislative year since all 50 states will convene legislative sessions (as opposed to 46 in even-numbered years). As sessions get underway across the country, most usually commence with the governor’s State of the State address. They say you campaign in poetry yet govern in prose, and these State of…
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Local Voices, National Solutions
This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is hosting its 87th Annual Winter Meeting. Mayors from across the political spectrum, representing big cities and small towns alike, will descend upon Washington, D.C. They come here to strengthen federal and municipal relationships, promote policies that help America’s cities and the diverse populations that call them home,…
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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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What’s Happening in the Four States Not in Session in 2018?
While 46 states are holding regular legislative sessions in 2018, four states – Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas – are not. But, just because these legislatures do not formally convene this year does not mean they are inactive. Each state has a unique process in the interim year to get ready for their 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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Returning from Recess II: It’s all about the Economy
As members of Congress return to Washington, let’s reflect on the top issues for constituents in every district and state. Following the first congressional recess, we highlighted three issue areas that rose to the foreground: healthcare, the economy, and immigration/national security. Throughout the year, we will continue to monitor these issue areas, particularly during recesses.…
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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…
