There’s a battle brewing between President Trump and Congress over who really controls the federal budget. What's legal? Let's dive in!

Budget reconciliation doesn’t come around often, but when it does, it’s the biggest thing on Capitol Hill. Here's what's on the table.

It’s a new year and a new Congress – a time for reflection and a time to set our sights on goals for the future. We're here to help.

The end of a Congress is fast, furious, and a lot can happen in its final moments. Learn more about current action on ocean & coastal bills!

A freshly baked Farm Bill landed on the legislative table this week. What's in it for aquaculture and seafood? Here are the highlights.

Leigh Habegger is the most recent addition to team ESP. Curious about her journey into ocean policy? Dive in and get to know her!

ESP Advisors and COMPASS Science Communication dive into the importance of science in policy making

We have two Vice President candidates. What do their voting records reveal about their positions on ocean, coastal, and science policies?

From Project 2025 to rally sound bites, there’s a lot of Donald Trump noise. But what can his presidency tell us about his ocean priorities?

Let's take a look at how a Harris presidency might play out for the ocean. Next in this series, we’ll dive into Trump's ocean priorities.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) announced several major rulings this week, one of which will have serious implications...

Austen Stovall is the newest member of Team ESP. She joined us this spring after completing a Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship...

President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget. And spoiler alert: there are definitely winners and losers.

House and Senate leaders released a six-bill, $435 billion negotiated FY24 spending package on Sunday afternoon. The bills...

Welcome aboard to Omisha Manglani and Austen Stovall!

It was another great year in ocean policy advocacy. We’re proud of the work we did for our clients this year. Let’s unwrap 2023!

A lot more than high-level negotiations on climate change happens at COP. Here are six ocean announcements you might have missed.

Feeling unsure about what happens during a government shutdown? We break down the basics in our new "Diving Deeper" video.

Congress wrapped up its last week of DC work with most of its government spending bills ready to head to the floor. What do we know so far?

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its subcommittee funding allocations. Let's take a look at the appropriations process so far.