Center for Effective Lawmaking
Discussing Effective Lawmaking with Representative Soto Congressman Darren Soto has built a distinguished career in public service through his dedication to environmental stewardship, economic opportunity,
Discussing Effective Lawmaking with Nevada Speaker Jason Frierson Speaker Jason Frierson has had an expansive career in public service, including his roles as a state
Discussing Effective Lawmaking with South Carolina State Senator Katrina Shealy Senator Katrina Shealy has been a trailblazer in South Carolina politics, bringing both grit and
The CEL on “The Weekly” and “Staffer” Podcasts Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Tom Wickham and Shuwanza Goff, two members of the Center for Effective Lawmaking’s
Discussing Effective Lawmaking With NY Assembly Member Amy Paulin New York Assembly Member Amy Paulin has been a highly effective lawmaker in the New York
Discussing Effective Lawmaking with New Mexico State Senator Mimi Stewart New Mexico State Senator Mimi Stewart has been a leader in New Mexico politics for
Discussing Effective Lawmaking with Representative Gus Bilirakis Friday, April 24, 2025 Representative Gus Bilirakis has represented Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007,
Discussing Effective Lawmaking with West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw Thursday, December 12, 2024 West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw has served in the West
Discussing Effective Lawmaking with Representative Mark Takano Representative Mark Takano has represented California in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013, and currently serves the
Discussing Effective Lawmaking with Representative Don Bacon Representative Don Bacon has served as the U.S. Representative for Nebraska’s 2nd congressional district since 2017. He has
Discussing Legislative Effectiveness with Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen served as the U.S. representative for Florida’s 18th and 27th congressional districts from 1989 to
Former Virginia House Minority Leader David Toscano and former Speaker Bill Howell (from left to right). (Photo by Ryan Strand, Batten School). CEL Event: Effective
WATCH: Effective Lawmaking: A Cornerstone of Democracy On Friday, October 20, 2023, the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) held a presentation titled “Effective Lawmaking: A
Discussing Legislative Effectiveness with Representative Gerry Connolly Representative Gerry Connolly has served as the U.S. representative for Virginia’s 11th congressional district since 2009. Representative Connolly
