House Rules for the 118th Congress
John ZangThe U.S. House of Representatives agreed to H. Res. 5, the rules package to govern the 118th Congress, 220–213 on January 9, 2023. Under the rules, a single member of the House majority can force...
Association Management Checklist
Ryan StevensAssociations exist in each state to promote various trades, industries, businesses, and professions. There are more than 25,000 national associations and more than 65,000 local, state, or regional associations in the U.S., which employ over...
Weekly State of the States: January 20th Edition
Ryan DeMaraGovernors continued to lay out their legislative priorities and budget proposals this week as their legislatures continue to lay down the groundwork for 2023. Notably, the Delaware’s governor called for teacher raises, Florida’s governor called...
Update: Could Virtual Learning Replace Snow Days?
Ryan StevensAt the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools shifted to virtual learning for their students. While in-person instruction is back, with the ability to use virtual learning, some argue that schools do not necessarily...
2023 Legislative Session Bill Filing Deadlines
Ryan StevensWhile several states, like Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, and others, do not have any deadline for bill introductions or filings, some states do. Below is a list of important bill filing...
Weekly State of the States: January 13th Edition
Ryan DeMaraThis week, states legislatures around the country convened to begin or continue their respective legislative sessions. Additionally, numerous governors were sworn in to their new terms, and others delivered their State of the State addresses,...
States Reconsidering Child Abuse Statutes of Limitations
Ryan StevensA statute of limitations is a law that requires a plaintiff to bring a lawsuit within a statutory time frame after an event. A court cannot hear the claim if a lawsuit is filed after...
Could Minnesota and Pennsylvania Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in 2023?
Ryan StevensWith 2023 legislative sessions beginning in various states across the country, lawmakers are looking at the issue of cannabis and introducing legislation to legalize it. In the 2022 elections, voters in several states voted on...
Weekly State of the States: January 6th Edition
Ryan DeMaraIn the first week of 2023, state capitals around the country have already seen a flurry of activity. Governors have begun to take office and set their policy agendas, state legislatures are convening and electing...
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