Biden and Congressional Democrats in ‘Lockstep Agreement’ to Push for Lame-Duck Covid Deal
Negotiations on another round of coronavirus relief stalled before the election. Now congressional leaders in both parties are taking steps to revive talks before year-end.
State and Local Officials Want to See Climate Policy Support—and Funding—Under Biden Administration
At a virtual event held by the NewDEAL Forum, state and local officials discussed their next steps on climate policy.
Major Changes to Internet Regulation Unlikely Under Biden Administration
A split Congress makes major internet policy changes even more unlikely.
Biden Names Intergovernmental Affairs Chief
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | New Orleans nixes Mardi Gras parades due to Covid … Mississippi governor calls for axing state’s income tax … Leaders in both parties urge against out-of-state political supporters moving to Georgia ahead of special election.
States Need Federal Money to Do the Right Thing
COMMENTARY | Bailing out bars and restaurants would allow them to remain closed—and curb the spread of the coronavirus.
EPA Sets National Recycling Goal at 50% by 2030
To increase the national recycling rate from 32% to 50%, the federal government says steps need to be taken to reduce contamination in the recycling stream and strengthen the market for recycled goods.
Federal Intervention in Police Departments to Return Under Biden
The Biden administration will reinvigorate “pattern and practice” investigations into police departments and correctional facilities, while also looking to more aggressively examine prosecutors.
State Climate Action Unlikely After Democrats Fail to Flip Statehouses
After Democratic gains failed to materialize, the prospects of sweeping climate action—at least at the state level—have dimmed.
Biden’s Top Priorities Offer Few Clues for Technology Policies
Washington policy experts believe President-elect Joe Biden’s approach to big tech companies and regulation may differ from both the Trump and Obama administrations.
Under Biden, Infrastructure Is Back in Play. But Making a Deal Will Still Be Tough
If Republicans keep control of the Senate, many of the obstacles to a package under President Trump will remain. But advocates along the political spectrum still see hope for a compromise.
The Lame-Duck Vaccine
The Trump administration spurred development of a vaccine; the Biden administration has to persuade Americans to take it.
State and Local Leaders Tapped to Assist With Biden Transition
The president-elect’s “agency review teams,” including one focused on transportation, will in some cases be led by state and local government officials.
The Big Success Story of the Election Is the One You Didn’t Hear
COMMENTARY | Government employees were the unsung heroes of the voting process.
Pelosi Touts Possible Bipartisan Cooperation on Infrastructure After Election
The House speaker also said she has no plans to stop pressing for a big coronavirus relief deal. Meanwhile, at least one top Senate Republican also indicated it’s possible Democrat and GOP lawmakers could come together on a public works plan.
Puerto Ricans Voted in Favor of Statehood. What Happens Now?
The territory’s only likely path toward statehood would come through Democratic control of the House, Senate, and White House.
A Big 2020 Election Hack Never Came. Here’s Why.
America’s cyber defenders are getting more proactive—and more chatty.
With the Election Over, Will Covid Stimulus Actually Move Forward?
Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Congress needs to approve a coronavirus aid package before the end of the year.
U.S. Elections Are Safer from Foreign Interference, But Gaps Remain
Four years after a big wake-up call, federal, state, and local governments are working harder and more closely to ward off threats.
California’s Progressive—and Expensive—Health Care Ambitions Rely on Biden Win
“This election will determine whether California has a willing federal partner who can move us forward in the ways we want to see health care expanded,” one Democratic Assembly member said.
More Rapid Tests Are Here. There's No National Strategy to Use Them.
Even the most accurate COVID-19 test is only a snapshot in time.
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