A look at bipartisan wins, new modernization funding, and fresh resources for Congressional staff as CapitolStrong relaunches after the shutdown — plus a December 3 thank-you event and updates on AI, casework tools, and federal workforce insights.

POPVOX Foundation’s new Departure Dialogues findings give Congress direct insight into how outdated laws, oversight gaps, and operational barriers affect federal agencies — and where targeted reforms can strengthen government performance. With Round 2 now open, the project offers lawmakers a scalable way to gather frontline expertise and inform smarter, modernized policymaking.

This conversation with Ohio State’s Michael Neblo and Amy Lee explores why town halls remain a powerful — and surprisingly durable — tool for constituent engagement, even amid rising polarization and safety concerns.

On November 12, 2025, several legislative priorities shared by POPVOX Foundation to strengthen the Legislative branch were signed into law as part of the bipartisan funding package to reopen the government.

From the UK and Japan to Italy and beyond, a new wave of academic research is revealing how artificial intelligence is reshaping parliaments worldwide. The latest ModParl explores what AI means for trust, representation, and the human side of lawmaking.

As the government shutdown continues, the latest Casework Navigator highlights how Congressional caseworkers are managing mounting pressures, supporting constituents, and adapting to furloughs and staffing shortages.

POPVOX Foundation has relaunched CapitolStrong, a collaboration supporting Congressional staff and strengthening the institution of Congress. The CapitolStrong website now offers updated resources to help staff navigate challenges like the ongoing government shutdown.