POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar on incorporating interns into congressional casework
District and state offices well know that interns are invaluable for handling typical tasks like answering phones, opening mail, and staffing the front desk. But it can be hard in the constant churn of three new classes a year to find appropriate tasks for interns in a casework program.
POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar on Legislation & Oversight for congressional caseworkers
Caseworkers' authority to help constituents comes from Congress's oversight responsibility. But what does that mean beyond writing bills and letters? This crash course will help caseworkers understand and be an asset to their teams' legislative work, from appropriations to NDAA.
Statement from POPVOX Foundation on Today’s Attack on Congressman Connolly’s District Office
We at POPVOX Foundation unequivocally condemn today’s attack on staff and interns serving in the district office of Congressman Gerry Connolly as a reprehensible act of violence.
POPVOX Foundation Adds Bi-Weekly Case Notes Blog to Casework Navigator Features
Casework news, observations, and tips from POPVOX Foundation’s Casework Navigator team
First Branch Intern Project Organizations Commend Establishment of House Intern Resource Office
The First Branch Intern Project (FBIP), a coalition of organizations supporting congressional internships, commends the House of Representatives for taking steps to establish a House Intern Resource Office (HIRO).
POPVOX Foundation hosts briefing on AI Tools in the Congressional Workplace
On April 21, 2023, Demand Progress, Foundation for American Innovation (formerly Lincoln Network) and POPVOX Foundation held a briefing for congressional staff — in cooperation with House Digital Services — to open a discussion on the use of new AI tools in the legislative branch workflow. The event built on the article “Bots in Congress: The Risks and Benefits of Emerging AI Tools in the Legislative Branch” and was the first of several related events.
AI Tools for Congress
Demand Progress, Foundation for American Innovation (formerly Lincoln Network) and POPVOX Foundation held a briefing for congressional staff — in cooperation with House Digital Services — to open a discussion on the use of new AI tools in the legislative branch workflow. The event builds on the article “Bots in Congress: The Risks and Benefits of Emerging AI Tools in the Legislative Branch” and is the first of several related events.
POPVOX Foundation hosts introductory webinar on Data for Congressional Caseworkers
Casework data is so much more than just your year-end case-closed numbers. In this overview session, learn how tracking casework data can be a tool to help your team improve your casework process, better serve your constituents, and make the most of the resources your team invests in casework.
POPVOX Foundation launches Casework Navigator Professional Development Program
The subscription-based Casework Navigator Professional Development program gives Congressional casework teams the tools and support they need to take casework to the next level.
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Lauren Fitzgerald
POPVOX Foundation welcomes new intern Lauren Fitzgerald
POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar for small and mid-size cities on navigating Congressional relationships
For many small and mid-size cities, navigating relationships with their congressional representatives can be challenging, especially when lacking the resources to hire a federal lobbyist. In this session, veteran caseworkers Katherine Long and Anne Meeker shared insights from their careers as congressional staffers on what local communities can ask of their congressional representatives.
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Victoria Houed
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Victoria Houed as Senior Advisor
POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar on the Care & Keeping of Agency Relationships
The most effective tool caseworkers have at their disposal is a good relationship with an agency contact. This session focused on what casework looks like from the agency side, and tips for building and maintaining strong professional relationships with agency liaisons.
POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar on Appropriations for Congressional Caseworkers
Member-Directed Spending (aka Community Project Funding or Earmarks) can be an effective tool for caseworkers to strengthen relationships with local programs and stakeholders. This webinar covered an introduction to MDS for caseworkers unfamiliar with appropriations, and tips on talking to community members about what to expect in the process.
POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar on the Year Ahead in Casework
Experienced caseworkers know that the best resources for casework teams are other caseworkers. In this session, veteran caseworker Katherine Long, who spent fifteen years as a caseworker in the office of former Senator Patrick Leahy, shared insights from her casework career and answered questions about all things casework, from staff retention to agency relationships and more.
Announcing the Casework Navigator program
POPVOX Foundation’s Casework Navigator program offers resources for Congressional offices that support constituent-first, efficient, effective casework.
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Katherine Long
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Katherine Long as Casework Programs Senior Fellow
POPVOX Foundation, First Branch Intern Project, host first “INTERNAPALOOZA” of the 118th Congress
POPVOX Foundation and the organizations of the First Branch Intern Project hosted the fifth “Internapalooza” orientation and welcome event for the spring class of Congressional interns, January 19th. More than 300 current House and Senate interns attended sessions focused on networking, career planning, and standing out in a Congressional internship.
Future Casework Virtual Summit
While Congress and the federal agencies in its oversight jurisdiction have changed drastically in the last fifty years, Congressional casework has remained stuck in place. The POPVOX Foundation convened caseworkers, researchers, and Congressional advocates to a forum to discuss how casework may change in the next decade.
Ensuring Continuity in Constituent Service
Members of Congress leaving the institution or preparing to represent a district with new boundaries have a few key decisions to make about their stewardship of the information constituents have entrusted them with.