The midterm elections are 90 days out, and among the deluge of campaign ads, it can be hard to find the information you need.

“Washington could learn a thing or two from governors on the front lines delivering real results.” Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO), a former governor himself, knows states are where problems get solved.

Great to see the American Opportunity Project featured in this morning’s CQ Budget by Paul Krawzak. Our new partnership with the National Governors Association will work to restore America’s fiscal health while expanding economic opportunity for workers and families.

BPC is now accepting applications for fall internships. If you’re an undergrad or recent grad interested in improving the lives of Americans, you may be a perfect fit.

In the age of AI, duplicate election websites can fool voters and are easier than ever to create. But officials recognize the danger; 44% of election offices now use the .gov domain, confirming their government-registered status to voters. Learn more ⤵️

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1/ 🧵 🗳️With election season well under way, BPC is looking at the primary contests that have happened so far with new data on overall turnout, highest turnout states, turnout by party, and more! Keep reading below and check out all the data here ⤵️

Our new brief digs into who is really at risk from AI exposure at work, and the answer is not always who you'd expect. Women and young workers face higher exposure but often have real paths to other jobs. Exposure isn't the same as being trapped.

“As a former governor, I know firsthand the importance of having the right people at the decision making table on day one.” Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) knows the value governors bring.

40% of rural hospitals are operating at a loss. 20% are at risk of closing. BPC's new policy recommendations aim to stabilize the programs keeping many of them open.

As campaign season approaches, Americans are getting ready to decide who to cast their ballot for. BPC's Elections team has been releasing innovative findings to help Americans understand the logistics and laws that keep elections safe and secure. Join us this week to learn more.

“These problems affect every family trying to make ends meet.” Our board chair Tom Falk on why now is the right time for the American Opportunity Project.

“The window to solve this challenge is closing, and it is time to try something different.” The CEO of the National Governors Association, Dr. Brandon Tatum, onstage in Oklahoma City spoke about how we need to act now to address our shared challenges.

“Americans are hungry for a new approach.” Our CEO Margaret Spellings took the stage at the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City to launch the American Opportunity Project and make the case for looking to the states for solutions to some of our country’s greatest challenges.

Who will AI disruption affect most? Our latest briefs examine trapped workers: those who are highly exposed to AI displacement both in their current roles and in the jobs they'd most realistically move into. Read the briefs here: https://ow.ly/HtGv50Zva8R

“Governors are working with urgency to empower our workforce and strengthen hardworking families to thrive...” - Governor Wes Moore (D-MD)

“We can’t print money in Oklahoma, so every year, we balance our budget.” – Governor Kevin Stitt (R-OK). Governors do not get to kick the can down the road; they balance budgets every year.

🏗️ 🏭 The rapid development of #DataCenters raises questions about how we lead the world in innovative technologies while ensuring these new projects are good neighbors. Our report offers shared considerations to help developers and communities chart a better path forward. https://ow.ly/jjbu50Zva5f

The window to act is closing. Our president and CEO Margaret Spellings, live from the National Governors Association Summer Meeting in Oklahoma City, joined CEO Brandon Tatum to launch our new partnership: the American Opportunity Project.

"Americans are hungry for a new approach.” Our president and CEO Margaret Spellings took the stage at the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City with NGA CEO Dr. Brandon Tatum to launch the American Opportunity Project.

For too long, Washington has debated solutions to our soaring national debt but failed to act. We’re rapidly running out of time to get back on a sustainable path and avoid impacts to critical programs like Social Security and Medicare.

The answer: Cybersecurity. BPC's five key considerations for data center development are transparency and communication, power and water, quality of life, land use and environmental impacts, and economic development.

Bipartisan Policy Center@bipartisanpolicy.org · 6d ago

AI runs on data centers—but building them isn't simple. Which of these is NOT one of BPC's five key considerations for data center development? We break it all down in our new report. 👇 1️⃣ Power and water 2️⃣ Cybersecurity 3️⃣ Land use 4️⃣ Economic development 📊 Show results

Did you know the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act requires the GSEs to take steps to improve members’ and veterans’ awareness of VA home loans within six months? Too many veterans leave this benefit on the table simply because they don't know it exists. 

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Empty offices. A housing shortage. New York City paired zoning reform with a new tax incentive to turn underutilized office buildings into homes. BPC breaks down what happened and what other cities can learn from it. 🏠 👉 https://ow.ly/SiJI50ZuKZw

AI runs on data centers—but building them isn't simple. Which of these is NOT one of BPC's five key considerations for data center development? We break it all down in our new report. 👇 1️⃣ Power and water 2️⃣ Cybersecurity 3️⃣ Land use 4️⃣ Economic development 📊 Show results

Department of Education programs that students, families, and teachers rely on are being shuffled between agencies. The federal role in education is overdue for reform, but not like this.

The Fed announced its rate decision today, but to better understand interest rates and U.S. fiscal health you can look to the bond market. The bond market is the closest thing we have to a live scorecard for U.S. fiscal health, and it ripples out to affect the car loans or mortgage rates you pay.

Opposition to data centers has grown, while the buildout of data centers has accelerated.

Bloomberg Government@bgov.com · last wk.

Overhauling the federal permitting process could alleviate utility price spikes on ratepayers related to more energy data centers, Bipartisan Policy Center officials said Tuesday.

🏗️ 🏭 The rapid development of #DataCenters raises questions about how we lead the world in innovative technologies while ensuring these new projects are good neighbors. Our report offers shared considerations to help developers and communities chart a better path forward.