The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion in Washington, DC, on strengthening governance in fragile states. In this portion, activists and community leaders from South Sudan, Kenya, Nigeria and Tunisia joined a panel to discuss efforts to bolster democratic values, transparency and good governance in their respective countries.
A federal court heard oral argument in Sierra Club v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's emergency declaration and decision to divert Defense Department funds for the border wall construction. The parties requested an expedited hearing schedule for this case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, following a Supreme Court order allowing the administration to temporarily begin construction using the funds.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC, held a forum on Japan's role as a regional and global leader and its partnership with the U.S. going forward. The first panel discussion looked at Japan's role as a leader in Southeast Asia and how they are navigating China's economic growth, while the second panel focused on Japan's role as a global leader and what their partnership with the United States could look like in the future.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) delivered his State of the State address from the state house in Denver. He outlined his legislative priorities for the new session which included increased funding for education, school safety, transparency in prescription drug pricing, investment in infrastructure and roads, and protecting the environment.
The House Select Modernization of Congress Committee held a hearing to discuss Congress' constitutional role as a co-equal branch of government. During the hearing, a panel of experts testified to the need for increased congressional oversight in establishing legislative power, the important role earmarks play in fostering transparency in the system, and how increased funding and staffing with a bipartisan approach can lead to more effective governance and cooperation in Congress.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) delivered his second State of the Commonwealth address in Richmond. He outlined his legislative priorities for the new session which included stronger gun laws, raising the minimum wage, decriminalizing marijuana possession and increased funding for public schools.
The Transportation Research Board hosted a panel discussion with senior transportation officials to talk about automation technology in the transportation space. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) joined two deputy assistant Transportation secretaries to talk about various new technologies and the rulemaking processes governing them. The panelists discussed automated driving systems, self-driving cars, unmanned aircraft systems, and the spectrum allocation for these new technologies.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) delivered his State of the State address from the state house in Denver. He outlined his legislative priorities for the new session which included increased funding for education, school safety, transparency in prescription drug pricing, investment in infrastructure and roads, and protecting the environment.
The House Select Modernization of Congress Committee held a hearing to discuss Congress' constitutional role as a co-equal branch of government. During the hearing, a panel of experts testified to the need for increased congressional oversight in establishing legislative power, the important role earmarks play in fostering transparency in the system, and how increased funding and staffing with a bipartisan approach can lead to more effective governance and cooperation in Congress.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) delivered his second State of the Commonwealth address in Richmond. He outlined his legislative priorities for the new session which included stronger gun laws, raising the minimum wage, decriminalizing marijuana possession and increased funding for public schools.
The Transportation Research Board hosted a panel discussion with senior transportation officials to talk about automation technology in the transportation space. Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) joined two deputy assistant Transportation secretaries to talk about various new technologies and the rulemaking processes governing them. The panelists discussed automated driving systems, self-driving cars, unmanned aircraft systems, and the spectrum allocation for these new technologies.
