Category: Economy
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Explaining the Senate Permitting Bill, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act
Bipartisan Policy Center, Commentary, Congress, Economy, Energy, Federal Government, Government, Infrastructure, Jobs, News, Policy, SenateThe Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) aims to modernize the federal permitting process for infrastructure and energy projects, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.…
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The CLEAR Act of 2026: A Bipartisan Push for a More Reliable Electric Grid
Blog, Civic Engagement, Collaboration, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Energy, Environment, House of Representatives, Infrastructure, Leadership, PolicyThe CLEAR Act, introduced by bipartisan lawmakers Scott Peters and Gabe Evans, aims to streamline the legal process for constructing transmission infrastructure, addressing the growing…
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House Passes Ratepayer Protection Bill to Limit Data Center Cost Shifts
Brief, Congress, Economy, Energy, Federal Government, Government, House of Representatives, Infrastructure, News, Policy, Senate, Technology, Utility DiveThe U.S. House passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act with a 417–3 vote to prevent large electricity users, like data centers, from passing costs onto…
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Common Sense & Common Ground: April-August 2026
Blog, Budget and Spending, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Collaboration, Common Sense & Common Ground, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, House of Representatives, Housing, Infrastructure, Leadership, Local Government, Policy, Senate, State GovernmentDespite perceptions of a divided political landscape in America, examples from Spring/Summer 2026 demonstrate significant bipartisan cooperation on key issues. From housing and infrastructure to…
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Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Prices, Expand Consumer Choice and Restore Online Competition in the Digital Marketplace
Congress, Democracy, Economy, Federal Government, Government, News, Press Release, Reform, Senate, Technology, U.S. Senate Committee on the JudiciarySenators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar have introduced the bipartisan American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) to address market power of large digital platforms.…
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House Passes Figures’ Bipartisan Made in America Jobs Act to Increase Domestic Jobs
The “Made in America Jobs Act,” a bipartisan bill was passed by the U.S. House on Tuesday March 23, 2026. The bill promotes domestic job…
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Senate Passes Major Housing Affordability Bill 89-10
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill, spearheaded by Elizabeth Warren and Tim Scott, aimed at tackling the housing shortage and rising prices.…
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The State of Infrastructure: Governors 2026 Priorities
Commentary, Democracy, Demographics, Economy, Energy, Government, Housing, Infrastructure, Jobs, National Governors Association, News, Population Growth, State Government, Technology, TransportationGovernors from both parties in the U.S. are collaborating to enhance infrastructure, recognizing its vital role in economic growth and community connectivity. Their bipartisan efforts…
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Hope for Democracy Is a Choice — And a Practice
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Federal Government, Leadership, Policy, Senate, State Government, Ted TalkThis insight is inspired by a recent TED by two governors, one Democrat and one Republican, who share a message that feels almost radical in…
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Shutdowns: What Bipartisan Solutions Have Helped (or Could Help)
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, Jobs, Leadership, Senate, VotingGovernment shutdowns have severe repercussions, affecting employees, services, and public trust. Bipartisan measures, such as continuing resolutions and automatic funding, can mitigate impacts and promote…
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Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren Collaborate on Housing Reform
Civil Rights, Congress, Economy, Federal Government, Government, Housing, News, Senate, Social Issues, Washington PostIn a rare display of cross-party cooperation, Republican Senator Tim Scott (SC) and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren (MA) jointly led the Senate Banking Committee in…
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How the GOP Beat Democrats to a Child Care Win
Congress, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Government, News, Policy, Social Issues, Taxes, VoxA major win led by Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) in partnership with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), rolling out $16 B in child care tax credits—an example…
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Securing Social Security: A Bipartisan Plan
Congress, Economy, Federal Government, Government, News, Opinion, Retirement, Senate, Social Security, Washington PostSenators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) unveiled a joint proposal to create an investment fund that stabilizes Social Security and reduces debt—a strong…
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Bipartisanship Is Key to Fiscal Responsibility
In today’s economic landscape, the need for fiscal responsibility has reached a critical juncture. With Moody’s recent downgrade of U.S. debt and alarming warnings from…
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Reshaping Workforce Development: How Governors Are Turning WIOA Challenges into Opportunity
Economy, Government, Jobs, National Governors Association, National Topics, News, Report, State GovernmentWorkforce transformation is happening—and governors are leading the charge. A new report from the National Governors Association highlights how state leaders are turning the challenges…
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America’s National Debt Is Ballooning—and Any Real Solutions Can Only Be Bipartisan
Gary Shapiro criticizes both political parties for inadequate national debt solutions, urging comprehensive reforms, including spending cuts, tax increases, and bipartisan cooperation for fiscal responsibility.
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Immigrant Population Is Still One Million Below the Pre-Trump Trend
Analysis, CATO Institute, Data, Demographics, Economy, Federal Government, Immigration, News, Population GrowthNew numbers from the Census Bureau’s mini-census, the American Community Survey (ACS), show that the immigrant population is increasing but is still below the Census Bureau’s…
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Outcome of election will decide future of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Civil Rights, Climate Change, Commentary, Democracy, Economy, Elections, Federal Government, Jobs, NCSL, News, State Government, VotingThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was signed into law in 2021. This landmark legislation, drafted by a bipartisan group of…
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Slashing Tax Rates and Cutting Loopholes
Options for Tax Reform in the 119th Congress Congress has an unprecedented opportunity to cut tax rates to their lowest level in almost a century…
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Options for Navigating the 2025 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expirations
Policymakers should have two priorities in the upcoming economic policy debates: a larger economy and fiscal responsibility. Principled, pro-growth tax policy can help accomplish both…