State Legislation

GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress

Puerto Rico defaulted on largest debt payment so far, as lawmakers work on new legislative solution to the island’s debt crisis. Several much anticipated...
Editor
6 min read

GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress

The House passed a bill to expedite FDA review of Zika treatments. The Senate made progress on FAA reauthorization. The encryption debate enters a new...
Editor
8 min read

GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the week in Congress

Senate returned from recess; House is out until April 12. Senate passed trade secrets bill and began considering FAA reauthorization bill. Senate HELP committee advanced...
Editor
6 min read

GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the week in Congress

Both the House and Senate were out on recess this week. (No, it's not THAT kind of "recess.") A few Senators came back to...
Editor
6 min read

Gavel Down Closing Out the Week in Congress

Top Search on POPVOX this week: "gun" Most Active on POPVOX this week: Confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Merrick B. Garland   House passed resolution...
Editor
7 min read

GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the week in Congress

The President announced a Supreme Court nominee and found common ground with the House in calling actions by ISIS "genocide." The House Budget Committee...
Editor
6 min read

GAVEL DOWN: Closing out the Week in Congress

The House was on recess and electoral politics ruled the headlines. Meanwhile in the Senate, a sweeping bill to combat opioid abuse passed 94-1, and...
Editor
5 min read

Gavel Down: Closing out the Week in Congress

Senate continues work on bill to address opioid crisis, budget talks hit snag, and the encryption debate continues. Top Search on POPVOX this week:...
Editor
9 min read

Gavel Down: Closing out the Week in Congress

Top Search on POPVOX this week:  "firearms" Most Active Bill on POPVOX this week:  H.R. 2406: Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act (Passed House...
Editor
8 min read

Gavel Down: Closing Out the Week in Congress

Both House and Senate were in recess this week for President's Day. Apple contested a court order involving unlocking the phone of San Bernardino...
Editor
7 min read