The Top Three Risks Facing Public Lands and Outdoor Recreation Policy
For public lands and outdoor recreation policy, stakeholders and policymakers must work to de-risk the policy space.
Has the Administration Killed Congressional Oversight Forever?
Congress must find a way to reassert itself, not as a co-equal branch of government, but as first among equals.
Key Policy Drivers May Push Privacy Legislation Over the Finish Line
Legislation is well-positioned to move, if not get signed into law, before the end of 2020.
2020 Will be a Marriage of Politics and Policy
Despite the conventional thinking around an election year, there are five key signs that indicate policy will be taking center stage in 2020.
Once Summer Winds Down Expect Congress to Heat Up
Looking ahead, this Congress will have a major impact on several issues and will shape the policy around them.
Key Takeaways from the Budget Deal
Despite what you’ve heard, there is room for bipartisanship.
No Closer to Impeachment – What Went Wrong for Democrats Today
Democrats missed their last opportunity to move public opinion.
Presidential Harassment? No Mr. President, this is called Congressional Oversight.
President Trump is calling House Democrats’ ongoing investigations of his administration “presidential harassment.”
To Understand the Potential of Congress, Study Recent Public Lands Legislation
The recent public lands bill signed into law is an important reminder that in any policy landscape, compromise and bipartisanship is possible.
Shutdown Debate 2.0: Don’t Expect a Fairy Tale Ending
As federal employees return to work after the temporary resolution of the government shutdown, all attention shifts to what will happen to avoid another one.
Shutdowns: The New Norm
Americans should be concerned over the near-term impacts of the ongoing, historic partial government shutdown, but its dynamics have long-term implications.
Oversight and Investigations: Where Will Democrats Focus?
There has been a lot of speculation about how a new Democratic Congress will approach their oversight and investigations responsibilities.