A look at infrastructure bills from around the country
we have compiled some notable bills that have passed in different states around the country.
What are New Jersey’s marijuana laws?
Eighteen states, including New Jersey, have fully legalized marijuana and 38 have legalized medical cannabis, many of which have just done so recently.
Which bills passed this year in Alabama?
The Alabama Legislature passed 545 bills and joint resolutions that have now either been signed into law or are awaiting Gov. Ivey’s signature.
Which bills passed this year in Missouri?
The Missouri General Assembly passed 69 bills that have now either been signed into law or are awaiting Gov. Mike Parson’s signature.
The Room Where It Happens
In an age of information abundance, we have to make choices of where to place our time, attention, and talents. Guided by media framing, our attention is often captivated, even isolated to, national politics instead of our home communities. From November to present day, we’ve been inundated from the top of the ticket – the …
State of Humor: What you can learn from your state government if you follow closely
It makes sense that there’s humor lurking behind the desk of government bureaucrats but I recently got a front row seat. Through FastDemocracy, I now get daily press clips from government agencies across multiple states. What have I learned so far? Birds are getting drunk in Missouri, I can adopt captive desert tortoises in Utah, …
Heading into session? Here are 3 things you can do to get prepared.
Every year before the legislative session formally begins, there is a sense of urgency and apprehension. What will be the priorities? How will the parties fracture? Anyone who tells you they know exactly what to expect is absolutely lying. There is only one thing that truly helps keep the nerves at bay and your goals …
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What’s Next?
Despite lawsuits by the Trump administration, it should be abundantly clear that we are in a moment of transition to a new administration. Your vote took work and it mattered. For many, the post election phase feels like a moment to recover. For those that govern, the work has really just begun. Civil servants are …
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FastDemocracy releases first round of analytics for the 2020 Missouri Legislative Session
The Missouri General Assembly wrapped up its 2020 legislative session on Friday, May 15. FastDemocracy is releasing our first round of legislative analysis focusing on floor votes taken during the legislative session. The Missouri Senate took a total of 89 floor votes this session. Thirteen senators were present for all 84 votes. Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, …