Centerline America

06/18/2026

ICYMI: Virginians for Marriage Equality launched a campaign to remove the same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution on this November’s ballot. We’re proud to see bipartisan support driving Virginia toward a more inclusive, equal future for all couples.

Chad Stewart and Blake McDonald met in college in 2007 and began dating two years later, eventually building a life together in Richmond after settling in Virginia more than a decade ago. By 2015, the couple married — just one week before the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Obergefell v. Hodges de...

06/16/2026

U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie introduced the bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act to help lower costs and expand access to affordable, high-quality child care for working families through facility grants, improved provider reimbursements, and increased state support. Check out the details: https://mackenzie.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mackenzie-introduces-legislation-modernize-and-improve-childcare

06/11/2026

To overcome a massive backlog of stalled renewable energy projects caused by strict local red tape, Washington state lawmakers and clean energy advocates are looking to Texas's fast-tracked, pro-development permitting processes for solutions. Learn more:

Representatives with Washington businesses and government agencies recently visited Texas for a closer look at how the Lone Star state has become a leader in clean energy.

06/09/2026

Last week marked the 12 year anniversary of the first same-sex marriage licenses issued in Illinois in June 2014. Centerline applauds the lawmakers and advocates who are continuing to work to create a more inclusive society through bipartisan policies that advance our core principle: everyone is created equal.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 1, according to the Tribune’s archives.

06/05/2026

At a Denver roundtable, Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO) emphasized the critical need for consistent and predictable energy policies to support long-term economic stability and industry growth:

Energy policy in the U.S. needs to be predictable, stable and transparent, because when funding and regulations fluctuate with every federal administration, unexpected costs fall onto consumers, according to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd. Hurd held a roundtable discussion alongside Guzman Energy CEO Christoph...

06/03/2026

Last week, the Missouri legislature approved a wide-ranging healthcare bill that, if signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe (R), will allow residents to pick up a 12-month supply of prescribed oral contraceptives at once starting in 2027. State Rep. Tara Peters shares more: https://missouriindependent.com/2026/05/26/missouri-birth-control-access-bill-clears-legislature-after-years-of-obstacles/

06/01/2026

Happy International Children’s Day! Our recent polling shows that there is broad support among American voters for increased government investment in early childhood care and education.

Read the full poll results here:

05/29/2026

In a move to support maternal and contraceptive healthcare, the Missouri House gave approval to a wide-ranging healthcare bill. As the legislation heads to Gov. Mike Kehoe with bipartisan support, we highlight our previous polling that highlight American’s wide-ranging support for both of these issues:https://centerlineamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/New-National-Survey-Finds-Overwhelming-Bipartisan-Support-for-Access-to-Contraception-.pdf

https://centerlineamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Survey-Finds-Voters-Want-to-Prioritize-Maternal-Health-Efforts.pdf

05/27/2026

Despite Utah's historical reliance on fossil fuels, a coalition called Utah Renewables Communities is collaborating to build enough new renewable energy projects over the next four years to completely cover their residents' electricity needs. Former UT Rep. Steve Handy shares more: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/nx-s1-5734480/renewable-energy-utah

05/26/2026

⚡ICYMI: Atlas Public Policy published a report detailing the state of global clean energy supply and deployment. Check it out:

The Race for Clean Energy Leadership Read the Report Atlas Public Policy is a data and policy research firm that empowers decision-makers with data and technology to drive meaningful change. For over a decade, we’ve built accessible tools, conducted research, and provided expert advice on issues l...