Media - 2025
Opinion | Trump’s First Year Back, in 10 Charts, The New York Times, December 2025
The U.S. Congress Shows Record Partisan Polarization and Near-Total Republican Loyalty to Trump Against This Backdrop, the White House Expands Executive Power as the Legislative Branch Weakens, SFG Media, December 2025
Senator Jil Tracy Recognized as One of Illinois’ Most Effective Legislators, 97.7 WMOI, December 2025
2025 YEAR IN REVIEW: Senator Peters Continues Working Across the Aisle to Deliver for Michigan, Office of U.S. Senator Gary Peters, December 2025
Slater recongnized as one of state’s most effective Republican lawmakers, Mid-Hudson News, December 2025
A San Francisco Political Showdown: Who Will Take Pelosi’s Seat?, KQED, December 2025
Borrello Recognized As One of New York State’s Most Effective Republican Legislators, The Post-Journal, December 2025
In divided Congress, Long Island delegation passes few bills but shows unusual degree of bipartisanship, Newsday, December 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier recognized as one of Illinois’ most effective Republican legislators, WJBD, December 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Recognized As One of Illinois’ Most Effective Legislators, WGEL, December 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Ranked One of Illinois’ Most Effective Legislators, RiverBender.com, December 2025
Tracy named as one of the state’s most effective legislators, Muddy River News, December 2025
Press Release: Congressman Danny K. Davis Named Most Effective Democratic Lawmaker on Welfare Policy in 118th Congress, Quiver CongressRadar, December 2025
Study names Tracy as one of Senate Republicans’ most effective lawmakers, Jacksonville Journal-Courier, December 2025
Hoffman Recognized as One of Illinois’ Most Effective Lawmakers, Illinois House Democratic Caucus, December 2025
Tague Announces Campaign for State Senate, The Mountain Eagle, December 2025
Stevens and Peters recognized as most effective lawmakers in key policy areas, The Michigan Independent, December 2025
Report: Which Illinois legislators are most effective?, WGN Radio 720, December 2025
Walkinshaw, Kaine, Warner Introduce Bill to Rename Fairfax Post Office in Honor of the late Gerry Connolly, Office of U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw, December 2025 (also featured in a press release from the Office of U.S. Senator Mark Warner)
Peoria politician ranked as one of Illinois most effective lawmakers, CIProud, December 2025 (also here)
Bacon Named One of Most Effective Lawmakers in 118th Congress, Office of U.S. Representative Don Bacon, December 2025
Effective members of Congress propose more moderate legislation and are willing to compromise with the other side, LSE, December 2025
Nonpartisan think tank identifies Illinois’ most effective state legislators, Chicago Sun-Times, November 2025 (also here, here, and here)
Bogh, Chen, Newman score high on California Legislature report, San Bernardino Sun, November 2025 (also here)
Three Oklahoma congressmen ranked as ‘highly effective’ lawmakers, Oklahoma Voice, November 2025 (also here, here, here, here, here, and here)
Are you breaking Missouri law? There are so many, it’s hard to tell | Opinion, The Kansas City Star, November 2025
Hinchey, Tague named effective state legislators, The Daily Gazette, November 2025
Indiana’s Braun, Houchin named most effective GOP congressional lawmakers in housing, education, Indiana Capital Chronicle, November 2025 (also here)
Neguse, Boebert top Colorado’s list for making laws, Colorado Public Radio, November 2025
Borrello Is Recognized as NYS Most Effective GOP Legislator, TAPinto Greater Olean Staff, November 2025
Chris Tague announces campaign for New York State Senate 51st District seat, River Reporter (Press release from Office of State Senator Chris Tague), November 2025
Trump’s Ballroom Backlash, A.O.C.’s Win & The MAGA Civil War, Puck, November 2025
Rep. Castro: the Most Effective Democratic House Member in International Affairs, Texas Border Business, November 2025
Borrello recognized as one of state’s most effective GOP legislators, Observer Today, November 2025
Sen. Borrello Ranked One Of Most Effective Republicans In State Senate, WRFA Radio, November 2025
Peters, Stevens ranked most effective Democrats in energy, technology, other key policy areas, WLNS, November 2025
Joe Neguse named most effective Democratic lawmaker, Steamboat Pilot & Today, November 2025
Stevens, Peters rated most effective Democrats in technology, other key policy areas, Michigan Advance, November 2025
Mike Lawler Ranked Most Effective Republican in Civil Rights Policy for 118th Congress, The Monsey Scoop, November 2025
Press Release: Brendan F. Boyle Recognized as Most Effective Democratic House Member in Macroeconomic Policy, Quiver CongressRadar, November 2025
Press Release: Lawler Named Most Effective Republican in Civil Rights Policy During 118th Congress, Quiver CongressRadar, November 2025
Lawler Recognized as Most Effective Republican in Civil Rights Policy Area of the 118th Congress, Office of U.S. Representative Mike Lawler, November 2025
Donald Trump endorses Gus Bilirakis for the fourth time, Florida Politics, November 2025
Whiskey, cheese and common ground in Congress, Roll Call, October 2025
Our View: Colom’s smartest move: Return the Soros money, The Commercial Dispatch, October 2025
Mehaffie Ranked No. 1, The Sun, October 2025
Congressman Ciscomani Enters Final Quarter With $2.3 Million In Campaign Funding, AZ Free News, October 2025
Montco State Rep. Ranked As Top Legislator, Patch, October 2025
Borowski ranked first among Pennsylvania freshman representatives for ‘exceeding expectations’ in new report from UVA & Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus, October 2025
Rep Borowski Named Top Freshman Legislator In PA By Lawmaker Group, Patch, October 2025
Prepping for Primaries: Sarah Adlakha mounts Republican primary challenge, The Daily Mississippian, October 2025
Transit in the spotlight [under “Making the grade” subheading], Politico – Illinois Playbook, October 2025
Rep. Mehaffie ranked No. 1 for effectiveness among PA House Republicans., State Affairs, October 2025
Lawmaker makes ‘high-performing’ list, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, October 2025
Pennsylvania lawmaker breaks with party to support state budget: This Week in Pennsylvania, ABC27, October 2025
Sen. Baker recognized among Pennsylvania’s most effective lawmakers., State Affairs, October 2025 (also here, here, and here)
PEACE AND PROTECTION, Office of Congressman Dusty Johnson, October 2025
Report names PA’s most and least effective lawmakers – and how partisan divide impacts Harrisburg, City & State Pennsylvania, October 2025
People on the Move, October 5, 2025, The Scranton Times-Tribune, October 2025
Mikie Sherrill is an exceptional Congresswoman for all of us – And she will be an even better governor, TAPinto.net, September 2025
Americans who have a college degree vote differently than those who do not. Here’s why that matters, CNN, September 2025
Arizona lawmakers campaign on big promises. Once elected to Congress, they don’t get much done, 91.5 KJZZ Phoenix, September 2025
Rep. Joe Neguse: From Colorado’s Mountains to National Leadership, The Washington Informer, September 2025
Lawmaking that operates – quietly, The Christian Science Monitor, September 2025
From Harvard to Heartland: How Education Defines Today’s Politics, The Smerconish Podcast, September 2025
Are women better lawmakers than men? A nuanced yes, VCU researcher finds, VCU News, August 2025.
The political ‘diploma divide’ now applies to members of Congress, The Washington Post, August 2025.
Broad Street Brief: Parker Admin Strikes Deal with DC47, JD Supra, LLC, July 2025 (under subheadline “Rep. Boyle Named ‘Most Effective’ PA Delegation Member in Congress”)
Oregon insiders: Who’s who in and around Oregon state government, Oregon Capital Insider, July 2025
Donegal’s Irish American politician ‘proud’ of award for US Congress work, Donegal Live, July 2025
Press Release: Congressman Brendan Boyle Named Most Effective Democratic Member of Pennsylvania’s Congressional Delegation, Quiver Quantitative, July 2025
Boyle Named “Most Effective” Member of PA Congressional Delegation in 118th Congress, PoliticsPA, July 2025
Letter: Ken Calvert’s misleading claims about the GOP budget bill, The Press-Enterprise, July 2025
‘A difficult decision’: Sen. Merkley says he will run for re-election in 2026, Rogue Valley Times, July 2025 (also here)
‘Why Am I Doing This?’: Don Bacon’s Retirement Reflects a Congress Driving Out Problem Solvers, Independent Voter News, July 2025
Rep. Dusty Johnson is running for South Dakota governor, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, July 2025
Leadership and regional universities, MyPlainview, June 2025 (also here)
No. 14 on the list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians: Gus Bilirakis, Florida Politics, June 2025
Scott Recognized for Effective Lawmaking, Clayton News Daily, June 2025
‘They got us into this’: Indiana Democrat says party leaders cannot lead fightback, The Guardian, June 2025
Rep. Kim Schofield Recognized for Effective Lawmaking, AllOnGeorgia, June 2025
EMILYs List Congratulates Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Her Primary Victory in New Jersey Governor’s Race, Insider NJ, June 2025
Congressman Neguse Awarded 2025 Keystone Leadership Award for Commitment to Constructive Policymaking, Press Release from the Office of U.S. Representative Joe Neguse, June 2025
Mikie Sherrill is the leader New Jersey needs. Democrats must select her June 10 | Opinion, northjersey.com, June 2025
Chairman Gerald Greene recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, Miller County Liberal, June 2025
André Carson has been in Congress since 2008. Could his 2026 primary be competitive?, Indianapolis Star, June 2025 (also here)
Still Think Democrats Aren’t Fighting? Introducing Joe Neguse, Daily Kos, May 2025
Tributes pour in for Gerry Connolly, ‘the epitome of a public servant’, The Washington Post, May 2025
Gerry Connolly, congressman who protected federal workforce, dies at 75, The Washington Post, May 2025
Virginia congressman Gerry Connolly dies at 75 after long career in public service, Courthouse News Service, May 2025
Connolly is remembered as a champion for federal workers, Annandale Today, May 2025
Chairman Gerald Greene recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, Early County News, May 2025 (also here)
Readers sound off on pro sports gambling, tax cuts for the wealthy and Medicare, New York Daily News, May 2025
Inland Empire members of 118th Congress helped veterans, renamed post offices, San Bernardino Sun, May 2025
One thing OC’s congressional delegation delivered in 2023 and 2024: Renaming post offices, Orange County Register, May 2025
George Hornedo says a win over André Carson is “inevitable”, Axios, May 2025
What Southern California’s legislators got done in 118th Congress, Los Angeles Daily News, May 2025
SEN. RANDY ROBERTSON RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF GEORGIA’S MOST EFFECTIVE LAWMAKERS FOR 2023-2024 BIENNIUM, Hoodline, May 2025
Williamson named top 10 effective GOP state legislator, The Walton Tribune, May 2025 (also here)
The Bulletin – May 9, 2025, Newsweek, May 2025
Are Democrats sleeping on South Florida? And could Jared Moskowitz pay the price?, Florida Politics, May 2025
Guest Column: Legislative update from Georgia Rep. Bruce Williamson (R-Monroe), Monroe Local, May 2025
Sen. Greg Dolezal Ranked Among Georgia’s Most Effective Lawmakers During 2023-2024 Biennium, Georgia Senate Press Office, May 2025
Rep. Rob Leverett named most effective lawmaker by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, MadisonJournalTODAY, May 2025
Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis: A Model Of Effective Lawmaking, Tampa Free Press, April 2025
Sherrill tells Florham Park seniors she can counter Trump more effectively from Trenton than from DC, Morristown Green, April 2025
Connolly stepping down from Oversight committee role, will not seek reelection, Federal News Network, April 2025
Longtime NoVa congressman Gerry Connolly will not seek reelection after cancer resurgence, Virginia Mercury, April 2025
Northeast Georgia lawmakers stand out in Legislative Effectiveness Report, Now Habersham, April 2025
Letter: The truth about Juan Ciscomani, Arizona Daily Star, April 2025
Jon Ossoff looks to pressure GOP on public health cuts, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, April 2025
A Nebraska Republican Could Be the New John McCain, Bloomberg, April 2025
Democrat Haley Stevens launches bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan, The Detroit News, April 2025
Dem Vying To Unseat Rep. Mike Lawler Blasted For ‘Amateur’ Campaign After Walking Back ‘Bizarre’ Allegation, Daily Caller, April 2025 (also here)
Capitol Q&A: Lawler on Addressing Antisemitism in Higher Ed, U.S. News and World Report, April 2025
DC REPORT: HOYLE GETS KUDOS, WYDEN WORDS FINGER-WAG, MERKLEY AND WHO?!, The Corvallis Advocate, April 2025
Representative Juan Ciscomani named most effective lawmaker in Arizona, NRCC, April 2025
REPRESENTATIVE HOYLE RANKED AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE FRESHMEN IN CONGRESS, KQEN News Radio, April 2025
How do Nevada senators, representatives rank for effectiveness? 5 above average, 1 below, Reno Gazette Journal, April 2025
Molinaro gets U.S. Senate committee backing for federal transit post, Daily Freeman, April 2025
LETTER: We need ‘positive, bipartisanship work’ in Washington. ‘We need Buddy Carter.’, Savannah Morning News, April 2025
Arson at Sutton Investigation; Gazebon Construction; Hoyle Ranked as Effective Freshmen Congresswoman, Coast Radio, April 2025
Fort Bend County residents sign petition for Rep. Troy Nehls to face constituents at town hall, Houston Chronicle, April 2025
Nevada, California Senators recognized as top 10 most effective Senate Democrats, Tahoe Daily Tribune, April 2025
Letter: Ciscomani works hard, Arizona Daily Star, April 2025
Javier Palomarez Applauds Rep. Joaquin Castro for Being Recognized as the Most Effective Democratic House Member, CBS4, April 2025
Horsford: All Talk, No Results, NRCC, April 2025
Javier Palomarez Applauds Sen. John Cornyn for Being Recognized as the Most Effective Republican Senator, KRON4, April 2025
Lawler Among ‘Most Effective’, The Highlands Current, April 2025
Fischer Ranked in Top 10 Most Effective GOP Senators, Chadrad Radio, April 2025 (also here)
Ciscomani rated effective lawmaker, Green Valley News, April 2025 (also here)
Report: 3 of the most effective legislators are from Missouri, Fox4, April 2025
Congressman Sam Graves named “Most Effective Legislator of 118th Congress”, News-Press Now, April 2025
DC REPORT: HOYLE GETS KUDOS, WYDEN WORDS FINGER-WAG, MERKLEY AND WHO?!, The Corvallis Advocate, April 2025
How effective are California’s senators and representatives? New survey rates them, The Sacramento Bee, March 2025
Virginia’s congressional delegation gets average marks for effectiveness, WVTF, March 2025
Utah Sen. John Curtis ranked Top 5 for most effective lawmaking in last Congress, Deseret News, March 2025
John Curtis named one of the most effective lawmakers in Congress during last session, KSL.com, March 2025
Despite Gridlock, These Lawmakers Delivered, Black Press USA, March 2025 (also here, here, and here)
Daniel Webster, Jared Moskowitz ranked Florida’s least effective in Congress. Here are new rankings, Tallahassee Democrat, March 2025
Center for Effective Lawmaking recognizes Rep. Carter, The Brunswick News, March 2025
Two New Mexico lawmakers get good grades in congressional report card, Albuquerque Journal, March 2025
Eleanor Holmes Norton Named Among Most Effective Lawmakers in New Report, The Washington Informer, March 2025
Curtis ranked among most effective legislators in 118th Congress, Utah Policy, March 2025
Report on Congress gives Vasquez, Heinrich high marks, Source NM, March 2025
Graves named ‘Most Effective Legislator of the 118th Congress’ based on bills sponsored, Kirksville Daily Express, March 2025
Senators Heading for Exits Are Among Most Skilled at Legislating, Bloomberg Government, March 2025
Legislative gridlock did not stop lawmaking, Vanderbilt University, March 2025
Rounds Named 5th Most Effective Republican Senator for 118th Congress, SD War College, March 2025
Who is Michigan’s most effective lawmaker? What the rankings say about the last Congress, Lansing State Journal, March 2025 (also here)
Curtis ranked among most effective lawmakers in the 118th congress, Richfield Reaper, March 2025
Rounds named 5th most effective Republican Senator for 118th Congress; Johnson gets high scores for Native American and transportation issues, DRGNews.com, March 2025
Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen Ranked as Fifth Most Effective Democrat by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, Hoodline, March 2025
Delegation for 3.28.25: Waltzing — in the Navy — women in charge — bloomin’ — vital functions [under “Effective Lawmaking” subheading], Florida Politics, March 2025
Michigan lawmaker requests cash for indoor shooting range, The Detroit News, March 2025
Lawler ranked as most effective House freshman in bill scorecard. What goes into report?, Poughkeepsie Journal, March 2025
The Sunshine Blog: Cost Of Gov’s Trips To DC Finally Revealed. Sort Of [under “Political wonder woman” subheading], Honolulu Civil Beat, March 2025
News Briefs [under “Bilirakis recognized for effectiveness” subheading], Suncoast News, March 2025
Daniel Webster, Jared Moskowitz ranked Florida’s least effective in Congress. Here are new rankings, TCPalm, March 2025 (also here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here)
Is Congress Getting Anything Done?, UVA Today, March 2025
KIGGANS NAMED ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE LAWMAKERS IN CONGRESS, Shore Daily News, March 2025
Several Missouri, Illinois congressmen named to ‘most effective’ list, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, March 2025
Ciscomani Ranked Most Effective Arizona Lawmaker by CEL, Herald/Review, March 2025
Ciscomani Ranked Arizona’s Most Effective Congressman in 118th Congress, Cactus Politics, March 2025
Lawler ranked as most effective House freshman in bill scorecard. What goes into report?, lohud, March 2025
Colorado’s Joe Neguse, Jason Crow ranked among most effective House lawmakers in study, Colorado Politics, March 2025
The Democratic Party’s New Recruiter Has a Theory, The New York Times, March 2025
Rand Takes His Stand, Puck, March 2025
Gov. Mike Kehoe appoints former congressman for Columbia to UM Board of Curators, Columbia Daily Tribune, March 2025
San Diego’s House Democrats Join GOP’s Issa in Not Holding In-Person Town Halls, Times of San Diego, March 2025
CBC Roundup: Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-2) – chair of the US House litigation/response task force, Daily Kos, March 2025
Rep. Don Bacon, From Air Force General to Top Effective GOP Lawmaker | NTD’s Profiles of Service, NTD Television Network, February 2025
Thompson: Peters leads by example giving up power, Detroit News, January 2025
Senator plans to start seeing the world on his Harley in 2026, SooLeader.com, January 2025
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters will not seek reelection in 2026, WZMQ, January 2025
Michigan’s Gary Peters won’t seek reelection to U.S. Senate. Here’s why, Detroit News, January 2025
Five lessons for lawmakers from Trump I, Niskanen Center, January 2025
Will having two brand-new U.S. Senators hurt Ohio’s clout in Congress?, Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer, January 2025
John Fetterman: A Democrat Who Can Talk Trump, or a Reckless Maverick?, The Wall Street Journal, January 2025
Mike Braun inaugurated as Indiana’s governor, Indiana Daily Student, January 2025
Biden signs Rep. Maloy’s bill allowing for federal court hearings in Moab, Monticello, KSL.com, January 2025
Several Curtis bills from House recently signed into law, Utah Policy, January 2025
Sen. John Curtis celebrates final House wins, Deseret News, January 2025
Curtis sworn in as U.S. Senator for Utah, Utah Policy, January 2025
Montana’s Tester Departs Senate With Striking Record of Achievement, The National Memo, January 2025
CURTIS SWORN IN AS UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR UTAH, Iron County Today, January 2025
