Midterm Elections: House Flips and Why They Happen
People typically vote by how they’re doing, not by state of the union. Humans are…
Annie FarrellApril 1, 2022
118th Congress: Projecting House Committee Leadership
In addition to the major changes that are expected to occur as the Senate moves…
Leadership ConnectMarch 8, 2022
118th Congress: Retirements Alter Committee Leadership
Congressional Committees wield significant power and influence over the legislative process, led by the Committee…
Leadership ConnectFebruary 28, 2022
Why You Need to Know Congress’ New Faces of Cybersecurity
In the past year, hacking has been on the uptick across the board in the…
Leadership ConnectFebruary 10, 2022
Key Senators On 2022 Issues from BBB to Voting Rights
Since the Senate is so closely divided, bipartisan and more moderate Members (with some exceptions)…
Leadership ConnectJanuary 11, 2022
Former CRS Staffer on Serving Congress and Retaining Institutional Knowledge
G. James Herrera Sole congressional staffer covering U.S. Defense Readiness & Infrastructure Policy Analysis heads…
Leadership ConnectDecember 13, 2021
Retirements Open Door to All-Women “Four Corners” of Appropriations
Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Richard Shelby (R-AL) announced their retirements this year after decades…
Annie FarrellDecember 1, 2021
Where Fortune 500 Government Affairs Leaders Started
by Salma Ismaiel & Ashley Weaver Leadership Connect took a close look at the backgrounds…
Leadership ConnectNovember 23, 2021
The Most Active and Effective Members of the 117th Congress
Do you want to get a bill passed? You may want to collaborate with people like Sens.…
Leadership ConnectNovember 17, 2021
Reconciliation Bill: What it Takes to Make it Happen
The Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as BIF, on Aug. 10. To do…
Annie FarrellOctober 22, 2021
Broadband Gaps in Latino Communities: Who Can Help?
Most people find internet access easily attainable. While that’s the case for most of America,…
Leadership ConnectOctober 11, 2021
Debt Ceiling Debate Overshadows Short-Term Funding
The debt ceiling has dominated mainstream media in recent weeks as Congress addresses increasing the…
Annie FarrellSeptember 30, 2021
September Obstacles for Budget Resolution, Infrastructure Bill
Nancy Pelosi On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the $3.5 trillion budget resolution in a 220-212 party-line…
Leadership ConnectAugust 27, 2021
What Is Budget Reconciliation, Who Are the Key Senators?
Just one day after passing a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the Senate passed a $3.5…
Leadership ConnectAugust 13, 2021
Schumer Gets BIF Vote To Floor, What’s Next? – Updated
Chuck Schumer *Update: The Senate voted 69-30 to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill. The Senate…
Leadership ConnectAugust 10, 2021
Biden’s Infrastructure Bill vs. Senate ‘Summer Vacation’
With the August recess fast approaching, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is hoping to quickly…
Leadership ConnectAugust 6, 2021
Capitol Counsel Adds Energy & Commerce Staff Director Jeff Carroll
Jeff Carroll Capitol Counsel LLC just hired that Jeff Carroll, the staff director on the House…
Leadership ConnectJuly 29, 2021
Former Rep. Wexler Takes Over Ballard’s DC Office
Robert Wexler Former Democratic U.S. Representative Robert Wexler just took the reins from Sylvester Lukis as…
Leadership ConnectJune 25, 2021
The Bipartisan Committee Tasked with Modernizing Congress
What is the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress? The relatively new congressional committee…
Leadership ConnectMay 13, 2021
Tracking Congressional Quarterly Financial Statements
by Grace Burton and Gabrielle Thomas First quarter financial statements were due in April and…
Leadership ConnectMay 11, 2021
