This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has vetoed three bills that aimed to boost the use of virtual power plants, undermining an opportunity to decrease the state’s fast-rising electricity costs and increase its grid reliability. On Friday, Newsom vetoed AB 44, AB 740, and SB 541, […]| Mother Jones
Announcing the Release of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly State Legislative Effectiveness Scores (SLES) The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) is proud to announce the release of our State Legislative Effectiveness Scores (SLES) for the 103rd Illinois General Assembly (2023–2024). This initiative is part of our broader effort to measure the lawmaking effectiveness of individual […]| Center for Effective Lawmaking
Announcing the Release of the 207th Pennsylvania General Assembly State Legislative Effectiveness Scores (SLES) The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) is proud to announce the release of our State Legislative Effectiveness Scores (SLES) for the 207th Pennsylvania General Assembly (2023–2024). This initiative is part of our broader effort to measure the lawmaking effectiveness of individual […]| Center for Effective Lawmaking
The mostly redacted documents pertain to a New Mexico attorney general investigation that was launched in 2019 but never led to criminal charges.| The American Prospect
It’s all about pretending a boatload of federal cash helps the free market.| The American Prospect
Rep. Nicole Collier has sued the state legislature for unlawful imprisonment.| Mother Jones
The map may produce a ‘dummymander’ that threatens more GOP incumbents than Democratic ones.| The American Prospect
The questions are with reference to the recent judgement setting a timeline for Governors' and the President’s assent to bills, and the SC's powers under Art 142| thefederal.com
State lawmakers have introduced dozens of bills aiming to make school attendance a priority.| Education Week
New Series: Federal Rapid Response Strategy Sessions In light of the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration—particularly the use of executive orders and the systematic dismantling of federal agencies—state legislators must be well-informed about the direct and indirect impacts on their states and how to respond. These actions often leave gaps in policies, create new […]| State Innovation Exchange
A brilliant how-to on defeating the central bankers’ “omniwar” efforts to assert central control and instead buttress financial freedom.| coreysdigs.com
Welcome to Atlanta Guide Irresistible Futures: Moving from Impossible to Inevitable Contents: A Message from SiX’s Co-Executive Directors Dear friend, We are overjoyed to be with you for SiX’s National Conference in just a few days. We’ll be gathering over 500 state legislators and movement partners in Atlanta, exactly 10 years—to the date—from when SiX […]| State Innovation Exchange
Research Summary and Message Guidance on Maternal Health, Criminalization of Pregnancy Outcomes, and Economic Wellbeing post-Dobbs| State Innovation Exchange
Legislators, Indigenous Leaders, and Advocates Gather for First Ever Coastal Convening on Sustainable Aquaculture By: Emma Newton In July, legislators from across the country traveled to Seattle for a special three-day convening on sustainable aquaculture, working waterfronts, and tribal food sovereignty. Twenty-two state legislators from coastal states gathered with international advocates, experts, and Tribal Leaders […]| State Innovation Exchange
SiX Holds Innovations Accelerator Conference in Denver By: Ida Eskamani, Senior Director, Legislative Affairs We just held our second-ever Innovations Accelerator Conference, bringing together over 150 legislators and movement partners from 29 states to strategize on our work to advance tax justice, gender justice, paid family and medical leave, and taking on corporate monopolies. SiX […]| State Innovation Exchange
Eight of the boldest progressive laws that state legislators passed so far in 2021.| State Innovation Exchange
Our roundup of good news from state legislatures.| State Innovation Exchange
Two controversial bills involving instruction on issues including race and sexuality have been widely publicized and often mischaracterized.| Education Week
Here's what you need to understand about the academic concept—and how it's portrayed in political circles.| Education Week
Education Week summarizes where state policymakers are attempting to censor the way teachers talk about racism and gender.| Education Week
State-level races are becoming a central focus of American politics as the lasting effects of new congressional maps and election laws raise the stakes.| www.nytimes.com