Category: Government
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Common Sense in Action: The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act
Blog, Budget and Spending, Civic Engagement, Collaboration, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, House of Representatives, Leadership, Oversight, Policy, SenateThe Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, signed into law on October 7, 2026, promotes government transparency and accountability by requiring annual reporting on projects over budget…
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act
Civil Rights, Federal Government, Government, Healthcare, Healthcare IT News, News, Policy, Senate, TechnologyThe U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2026, enhancing cybersecurity in healthcare due to rising threats. The legislation sets…
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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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House Advances Bipartisan Push for Government Efficiency and Transparency
Blog, Budget and Spending, Civic Engagement, Collaboration, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, House of Representatives, Leadership, Oversight, Reform, TechnologyThe U.S. House of Representatives recently passed seven bipartisan bills aimed at improving government efficiency, transparency, and accountability. These reforms focus on reducing waste, enhancing…
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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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The Best Mother’s Day Gift: Bipartisan Efforts to Provide Better Care for Moms
Blog, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, Healthcare, Leadership, Press Release, Social IssuesA bipartisan initiative seeks to ensure pregnant and lactating women are included in clinical research, addressing a critical healthcare gap. The Advancing Safe Medications for…
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Beyond Gridlock: How Practical Bipartisanship Improves Community Health
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Democracy, Federal Government, Healthcare, Leadership, Local Government, Social IssuesBipartisan legislation introduced by Paul Tonko and Troy Balderson aims to extend the School-Based Health Centers grant program through 2031, benefiting over 6.3 million students.…
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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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Common Sense & Common Ground: January-March 2026
Agriculture, AI, Blog, Civic Engagement, Common Sense & Common Ground, Congress, Defense, Federal Government, Foreign Relations, Government Shutdown, Housing, Infrastructure, Leadership, Policy, Senate, TechnologyAs of early 2026, bipartisan efforts in the U.S. focus on preventing government shutdowns and enhancing foreign policy, defense, and technology legislation. Key agreements include…
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Bipartisan Tensions Erupt at Trump’s Governors’ Meeting: A Turning Point in Federal-State Relations
Blog, Civic Engagement, Commentary, Common Sense & Common Ground, Community, Democracy, Federal Government, Leadership, State Government, Ted TalkWhat was once a staple of bipartisan cooperation in Washington—the annual National Governors Association (NGA) meeting with the president—erupted into a flashpoint of political contention…
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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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Common Sense & Common Ground: Bipartisan Collaboration in Action this Month
Blog, Civic Engagement, Climate Change, Common Sense & Common Ground, Community, Congress, Defense, Democracy, Environment, Federal Government, Government Shutdown, Housing, Leadership, Opioid Epidemic, Policy, Senate, State Government, TransportationIntroducing our new blog series that will highlight bipartisan cooperation in the U.S. each month. This issue focuses on significant legislative agreements, including government reopening,…
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Senators Propose Bipartisan Bills to Combat Online Child Exploitation
Congress, Federal Government, Government, NBC News, News, Opioid Epidemic, Social Issues, Veterans, VideoRep. Joe Courtney and Rep. Greg Murphy discuss bipartisan efforts to address the opioid epidemic among veterans through the HOPE Act. They emphasize the urgency…
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‘Transcends Party Identification’: Bipartisan Lawmakers on Addressing Opioid Epidemic Among Veterans
Congress, Federal Government, Government, NBC News, News, Opioid Epidemic, Social Issues, Veterans, VideoRep. Joe Courtney and Rep. Greg Murphy discuss bipartisan efforts to address the opioid epidemic among veterans through the HOPE Act. They emphasize the urgency…
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The Center Isn’t “Mushy.” It’s Where Progress Happens
Blog, Civic Engagement, Community, Congress, Democracy, Federal Government, Leadership, Policy, Senate, State Government, VotingA recent New York Times editorial emphasizes the importance of centrist politics for lasting political success, aligning with MASA’s mission of promoting bipartisanship. It argues…