Weekly State of the States: September 30th Edition
Ryan DeMaraLawmakers and governors around the country were busy this week, particularly dealing with preparing for, and dealing with, Hurricane Ian on the east coast. Additionally, Governor Kim Reynolds in Iowa announced an almost $2 billion...
Wind Energy Legislation: 2022 Update
Ryan StevensMany states are considering improving power system resiliency to reduce electrical outages. Several state legislatures are discussing offshore wind energy as a new way of increasing energy sector jobs while simultaneously building a more resilient,...
Lawmakers Looking at Film Production Tax Credits
Ryan StevensSince the 1990s, states have offered incentives to lure production companies from other states into their own. In 2020, the U.S. film entertainment revenue amounted to nearly $26 billion. Although in the midst of a...
2022 Special Sessions Update
Ryan StevensRoughly forty states have part-time legislatures—the legislative branch only meets for brief periods throughout the year. Usually, these legislatures meet for several months before adjourning. However, in many states, the governor may convene them in...
2022 November General Election Preview
Ryan StevensWith fewer than two months until the November 2022 General Election, campaign season is in full swing. These midterm elections will be the first under President Biden, who has maximized razor-thin Democratic majorities in the...
Weekly State of the States: September 23rd Edition
Ryan DeMaraGovernors and lawmakers around the country remained busy this week as we quickly approach the November elections. Notably this week, Colorado will become the first state to accept tax payments in cryptocurrency, Governor Newsom in...
State Legislators Consider Action on Electric School Buses
statecapitallobbyistBetween 2018 and 2019, around 24 million students used a bus to get to school. The Environmental Protection agency has aimed to significantly reduce carbon emissions by promoting switching from diesel fuel to electric school...
Food Assistance Programs: Recent Legislation
statecapitallobbyistFood assistance programs across the country are receiving more funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) due to the aftershock effects of the pandemic. As part of the “Build Back Better” initiative, the...
Right-to-Work: 2022 Legislative and Ballot Update
statecapitallobbyistIn the United States, while employees may not be compelled to join a union, 23 states permit employers to enter into agreements with unions that distribute the costs of collective bargaining to all employees—whether union...
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