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Recapping California’s 2023 Legislative Session: The First Half of the Biennium
California’s 2023 legislative Session began on December 5, 2022, and adjourned on September 14, 2023. Over the past 10 months, Sacramento has been busy with hearings, votes, and debates over hundreds of bills. Read our full analysis.
Legislation Impacting Race and Education
In November of 2022, Plural research fellow Samantha Caracciolo gave a presentation to the Black Education Research Center at the Columbia University Teachers College. In her presentation, Samantha contextualized critical race theory and the backlash against it, providing detailed information on new legislation impacting race and education using Plural’s legislative data. What is Critical Race […]
Legislation Affecting Voting Rights and Access in 2023
For state and federal legislators, voting rights legislation is a key priority in 2023. Debates and public focus surrounding voting rights and access have intensified and come into the fore due to contentious national elections and imperfect electoral systems. As the 2024 election approaches, these conflicts will only intensify.
Recap: Massachusetts Legislative Session 2023
Massachusetts has biennial legislative sessions that begin in odd years. The 2023-2024 Massachusetts legislative session began in January and saw a focus on equity initiatives, firearms, and abortion.
2023 End-of-Session Report | Georgia Legislature
Throughout the 2023 legislative session, the Georgia legislature passed 367 bills into law. Key bills focused on elections, education and abortion.
ESG Legislation in the First Six Months of 2023
As interest in ESG investing has grown, ESG legislation has become a trend in the US. Read our analysis of the landscape of ESG legislation in 2023.
Legislating Access to Firearms in 2023
Gun control laws are a mainstay within U.S. politics. The Plural team sought to examine gun control policy throughout the first half of 2023.
2023 End-of-Session Report | Minnesota Legislature
In 2023, legislative trends in Minnesota include: abortion, elections and voting, environment, education, guns and more. Read our full analysis.
A Look at Electric Vehicle Policy in 2023
Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity and availability. Legislation impacting EVs is a prevailing trend. Read our analysis to learn more.
End-of-Session Report Template
Creating a legislative report is key to proving the impact of your role, your team and your organization. It showcases the tangible results of your work to your board, stakeholders and community members. Need help getting started? Download our end-of-session report template today!
2023 End-of-Session Report | Texas Legislature
Throughout this year’s legislative session, Texas passed 512 bills out of the 10,322 introduced. These bills focused on economic investments, education and healthcare. Download the full report to learn more and read our analysis.
Legislation Impacting Transgender and Nonbinary Rights and Visibility in 2023
So far in 2023, the partisan divide over gender identity, especially within education and healthcare settings, has generated a significant increase in legislation impacting transgender and nonbinary communities.
