PLI Bulletin

Robinson’s Rules, Passive News, PLI Podcasts and More

Posted on July 9, 2025

Pet Insurance Act: More than four million pets, mostly cats and dogs, are covered by their own health insurance policies. The Pet Insurance Act, based on model legislation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, creates a legal framework for the sale of health insurance for pets.

Robinson’s rules for campaign staffers: Thirty years ago, Democratic political consultant Will Robinson wrote a simple list of rules that, over time, became very well known. They still hold up. The tools have changed. Attention spans have shrunk. But the fundamentals of campaigning – urgency, trust, clarity, discipline – haven’t. For more, read the latest IdeaLog, our blog intended to raise eyebrows and engage minds.

PLI Podcasts: PLI has a series of podcasts on message framing and how to win any type of political or policy campaign. Check them out here.

Report on passive news consumers: These low-information voters are now the key swing group. A Navigator analysis of polls and focus groups provides insights into these Americans.

Guns kill more children than any other cause, but state policy can help: A study published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics analyzes causes and effects in state firearm policies and death rates for kids, explains Stateline.

Featured model bills on Government Performance: These include cyber security, open government, living wage and financial disclosure, published in our 2025 Progressive Agenda.