Why Harry Reid Voted No - And Other Interesting Things from Wednesday's Vote

2013 April 19

After Wednesday's vote in the Senate on President Obama's proposed gun bill, the Internet was rife with mixed emotions.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Fracking

2013 January 28

With new technology comes new debates and in 2012 many state legislatures attempted to regulate a relatively new industry they did not know much about. 

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Alaska

2012 October 08

Legislative Wrap-Up: Colorado

2012 August 13

Colorado's 2012 legislative session came to an end on May 9th after addressing a wide variety of contentious issues such as health care, gun regulation, voter eligibility, and civil unions.  

Legislative Wrap-Up: Alaska

2012 July 24

The Alaska legislature met for its 27th session for roughly 3 months this year, convening on January 17, 2012 and adjourning on May 31, 2012.  

National Intern Spotlight: Avantika Krishna

2012 July 16

For more information on our National Intern Program, click here.

Standing Your Ground Across The States

2012 June 12

The February 26 shooting of Trayvon Martin has ignited a media firestorm surrounding so-called “stand your ground” or “castle doctrine” laws in the United States. 

Redistricting: The 10-year shake up

2011 December 07

There is one issue that only pops up every decade with noticeable consequences, and that issue is redistricting.

Response from major parties following 'SuperCommittee' failure

2011 November 29

The inability of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or 'Supercommittee', to come to an agreement to reduce the United States' government debt by over one trillion dollars has prompted a significant response by both Democrats and Republicans.