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Scorecards, Simplified: How to Create Legislative Scorecards That Actually Engage

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Scorecards, Simplified: How to Create Legislative Scorecards That Actually Engage

Transparency is the foundation of public trust, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the world of policy advocacy. When constituents, members, or donors ask, “What have you done to advance our ca...

Jul 30, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Inaction: Why State Legislative Tracking Matters More Than Ever

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The Hidden Costs of Inaction: Why State Legislative Tracking Matters More Than Ever

In spring 2025, Oregon lawmakers passed sweeping reforms to the state’s K–12 education funding system during a fast-moving legislative session. The process—from bill introduction to approval—moved so ...

Jul 23, 2025

Legislation Management for Nonprofits: Start with Strategy, Not Software

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Legislation Management for Nonprofits: Start with Strategy, Not Software

When policy shifts, the effects ripple across every nonprofit mission. A few lines in a legislative bill can impact funding, redefine program goals, or introduce new compliance burdens. And yet, many ...

Jul 16, 2025

Why Keyword Searches Are Failing Legislative Tracking

Why Keyword Searches Are Failing Legislative Tracking

For decades, legislative tracking has relied heavily on keyword-based search systems. These systems, while once groundbreaking, were built for a simpler digital era, one in which structured databases ...

Jul 2, 2025

New America Corp, A Private Equity Experience for Every Citizen: 10 Ways Americans are Feeling Like They are in a Private Equity Takeover

New America Corp, A Private Equity Experience for Every Citizen: 10 Ways Americans are Feeling Like They are in a Private Equity Takeover

Private equity occurs when a group of investors sees more potential in a company or asset than its current market valuation. Their goal is to acquire it, implement strategic changes (there are many we...

Feb 17, 2025

Legislative overload: 5 Eye-Opening Insights About 1000s of Bills Introduced Every Year

Legislative overload: 5 Eye-Opening Insights About 1000s of Bills Introduced Every Year

The U.S. legislative process is a relentless machine. While it might seem like there's more political action than ever, the truth is—this happens every year. In fact, during the 2023-2024 legislative ...

Feb 13, 2025

How long should early voting be?

How long should early voting be?

In our last post, we found that early voting spans the gamut from no early voting at all (like Alabama and New Hampshire), to 46+ days (like South Dakota, Minnesota and Pennsylvania). But concluded th...

Oct 14, 2024

Is early voting meeting your needs?

Is early voting meeting your needs?

We’re in the midst of multiple seasons right now; Pumpkin Spice is in everyone’s coffee, football is back, and Election Season is in full swing, (which may or may not be on your mind). And, now, votin...

Sep 26, 2024