Open Meetings Act: Livestreaming has become cheap and technologically easy so there’s no reason why public meetings shouldn’t be livestreamed. The Open Meetings Act requires government boards and commissions to make their meetings open...
Full Disclosure Act: America has a long history of cynicism about politics and politicians. It is essential to ensure not only that public officials are ethical, but that there is no appearance of impropriety....
We are missing the forest for the trees. Nearly everything Trump and his administration have done is illegal, and that is the whole point. It is an all-out attack on the rule of law...
Prescription Drug Affordability Act: Maryland recently strengthened and broadened its landmark drug pricing law. The Prescription Drug Affordability Act, based on the Maryland model, establishes a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to review and establish...
The media has been normalizing Trump for the past decade. They do this, in part, by inventing semi-rational policy explanations for irrational proposals. We should push back. Here are three examples: Tariffs and other...
Tuesday’s elections brought good news. MAGA candidates ran at least 10 points behind 2024 Trump votes and, perhaps best of all, Elon Musk dragged them all down. How should you use this in messaging?...
Warehouse Worker Protection Act: Many warehouse workers are subjected to dangerous conditions and unfair practices. The Warehouse Worker Protection Act requires employers to disclose production quotas, prevents quotas from interfering with meal or rest...
Trump is doing horrible things. But, like any bully, much of his perceived power is based on threats that he doesn’t carry out. By reacting to every threat, no matter how absurd, Democrats are...
Cellphone Free Schools Act: With a few exceptions, the use of cellphones by students during school is disruptive to learning. The Cellphone Free Schools Act generally prohibits students from using electronic communication devices in...
Taxpayer Protection Act: All too often, companies will receive an economic development subsidy and then fail to keep its side of the bargain. The Taxpayer Protection Act provides that if a subsidized company fails...