Federal Legislation

Legislating Wildfire Risk Reduction
Industry Legislating Wildfire Risk Reduction
The bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act mandates a broad swath of measures to curb th...
July 12, 2025
A Lose-Lose Situation
Podcasts A Lose-Lose Situation
“Nobody wins when the insurance company can’t afford to sell insurance and t...
June 30, 2025
The Power Behind the Podium
Industry The Power Behind the Podium
The Senate parliamentarian wields quiet but real influence over what Congress ca...
May 29, 2025
Social Security Must Be Taxed
Industry Social Security Must Be Taxed
Freeing Social Security benefits from taxation seems good in the short term, but...
May 28, 2025
Congress Mulls Tax Breaks for Disaster Readiness
Industry Congress Mulls Tax Breaks for Disaster Readiness
Two bills to promote home fortification for natural catastrophes have earned bip...
April 1, 2025
When Congress Disapproves
Industry When Congress Disapproves
Presidential executive orders might get the most attention, but the legislative ...
March 3, 2025
Tax Reform and Reconciliation
Industry Tax Reform and Reconciliation
Republicans will lean on the reconciliation process to reauthorize the 2017 Tax ...
March 3, 2025
States not Slowing This Year
Industry States not Slowing This Year
While Congress struggles to pass meaningful policy on insurance, state legislatu...
January 15, 2025
Congress Avoids Gov't Shutdown, for Now
Podcasts Congress Avoids Gov't Shutdown, for Now
A Christmas miracle on Capitol Hill keeps the federal government funded through ...
December 19, 2024
The Rules of Reconciliation
Industry The Rules of Reconciliation
Reconciliation has been a powerful tool for passage of major legislation, but it...
October 1, 2024