Government Relations Updates
It was a light week in the city and state as we gear up for America’s 250th Anniversary. Mayor Parker led more than 100 bipartisan mayors in a Historic March of America’s Mayors from Independence Hall to the Museum of the American Revolution for a “We the People” symposium, where Governor Shapiro delivered remarks. Meanwhile, legislators in Harrisburg focused on closed-door negotiations over the budget.
The Bellevue Compass
This week, Washington is a bit of a spinning top as hardline GOP House members attempt to attach the SAVE America Act to a defense policy bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing bill lies in limbo, and the Supreme Court releases a flurry of decisions on major cases. We’re breaking it all down in the Compass.
In Case You Missed It
It’s 4th of July weekend, and extreme heat waves are looming over much of the country’s 250th Birthday celebrations. There’s a flurry of activity in major cities across the country in the next two days. In Philadelphia, the parade has been shortened due to the heat, and events have been time-limited—but not canceled. New York City’s Times Square will drop the ball at midnight to signify the 4th and celebrate America. (There may also be a major celebrity wedding occurring…) Other historic cities like Boston and DC are also hosting celebrations.
The Supreme Court made a flurry of decisions in the last few days, among them striking down Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order and limits to party spending in elections.
If you read this week’s Compass, you’ll know the biggest drama on Capitol Hill is the SAVE America Act, Trump’s legislative priority. Senator Tillis claims the bill is “dead” because there’s not enough time to change election laws for midterms.
A printed copy of the Declaration of Independence was found in London, one of only 11 Exeter Printer copies known to survive, and the only one currently outside the US.
Go Phillies! ⚾️ Go Team USA! ⚽️ Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸
See you next week!
The Bellevue Team