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We're thrilled to announce Abstract has raised $2.5 million to bring much needed innovation to the government affairs industry! We're also welcoming renowned industry experts to our advisory board.
Learn more: abstract.us/newsroom/2-5-million-raise

Our investors include Amplify.LA, Stage Venture Partners, WndrCo, Motivate Venture Capital, VITALIZE Venture Capital, Bridge Investments, Deck Point Capital, Mana Ventures, Daydream Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, Redbird Ventures, Billy Draper(Path Ventures), Dan Offner (Founder of O&A, P.C. and General Counsel for Oculus’ Acquisition), Hon. Tony Coelho (Former Congressman, House Majority Whip, and primary author for the American Disabilities Act), Saikat Chakrabarti (Founding Engineer at Stripe), Jarl Mohn (Former CEO of NPR News, Former President of MTV, & Founder of E! Entertainment), and Carol Costello (Former Anchor of CNN Newsroom).

We're also announcing our new Advisory Board, including Chris Micheli (Founder of Aprea & Micheli Inc.), Jack Brody (VP Core Product at Snap Inc.), Joshua Tauberer (Founder of GovTrack.us), Jim Goodman (Founder of Ticketmaster), Ryan Kelly (Chief Communications Officer at Recursion and 40 under 40 for AdAge), Lucas (kingofhacks) Dickey (Co-Founder of Fernish), Jose Cornejo (Founder of Cornejo Strategies), Alex Torres (Director of Government Relations at Bay Area Council), Adele Rom (Former VP of Human Resources at JPMorgan Chase & Co, and Former Head of People-Ops at Riot Games), Donald Rex McArthur (Senior Data Scientist at Lyft), David Y Choi (Chair of LMU Entrepreneurship), Dr. Andrew Forney (Artificial Intelligence CS Professor at LMU), Aziz Hayat (Partner at 308 Capital), Nick Allen (Founding Product Designer at Snap Inc.), Jason Kiesel (CSO, Rock Solid; Former CEO, CitySourced (acquired)), and Alon Shwartz (Co-Founder at Trellis).

Sarah Sachs, State Policy West at Ceres shares her excitement “Abstract has transformed our ability to track and engage with legislation, expanding Ceres' ability to mobilize the private sector in support of ambitious climate, clean energy, and clean transportation policies."

Abstract announces $2.5 million raise and welcomes new advisors to the company Los Angeles, CA: Abstract welcomes renowned industry experts to the advisory board and has announced a $2.5 million raise from notable investors, such as Amplify, Stage Venture Partners, WndrCo, Motivate Venture Capital, Vitalize Venture Capital, Bridge Investments, Deck Point Capital, Mana Ventures...

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Abstract retreat 2021 was a great success! We are greatful and excited to be expanding the team as we move into the new year!

Abstract is hiring again! We’re looking for an experienced, mission-driven, Full-Stack Engineer. Join us as we build the future of govtech.
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Share your boards with as many (or as few) people as you want to streamline collaboration.

Abstract is hosting our first Virtual Community Event -and you’re invited! September 16th, 3pm (Visit abstract.us/event to register)

Revolutionize the way you work with your team by using the shared boards feature on Abstract!

With Abstract’s real-time collaboration features, working with teammates has never been easier.

Don’t let your inbox get clogged – use Abstract to share important findings without ever sending an email!

Drought conditions and climbing temperatures have created an environmental crisis in California, which is not only devastating to citizens and wildlife, but also has the potential to create a large economic impact across the country.

Streamline communication by creating shared notes that colleagues can view and comment on.
Notes can be shared directly with individuals or made available to entire organizations.

Take notes directly on bills with Abstract, and eliminate the need for external documents.

Determining which bills are entering the California State Legislature can be difficult. Easily stay up-to-date by setting up keyword alerts with Abstract.

Legal terminology in California is a bit different than in other regions of the U.S., so it is important to understand the definitions of terms and what it really means for a bill to become a law.

Before being signed into law in California, bills must be voted on by a variety of different legislative groups.

Never miss an update! Use Abstract’s bill tracking features to get notified of every bill update you care about.

Hey👋 We’re Abstract! An all-in-one workspace for government affairs in California. We help you track bills, organize notes, and collaborate in real-time.

Bill tracking is a fundamental part of the legislative process, but it can be confusing to those unfamiliar with the process. Do you know how it works?

When talking about governmental issues, there are often many different words thrown around. It can be easy to get confused, but understanding these terms is key to understanding California’s government!

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans for a new round of stimulus in response to the state’s unprecedented budget surplus. Where will the money go, and who actually supports this proposal?
Learn More: https://www.abstract.us/blog/new-100-billion-california-stimulus

For the first time in its 171 year history, California is losing a seat in Congress. But why did this happen?
Learn More: https://www.abstract.us/blog/for-the-first-time-ever-california-just-lost-a-seat-in-congress

A new estimate of the cost of the Newsom Recall suggests that the special election this fall could cost California taxpayers as much as $400 million. This would make the recall one of the most expensive elections in the state’s history.

Thanks to Schoolhouse Rock’s iconic “I’m Just a Bill” video, you might already be familiar with how a bill becomes a law in the U.S. Congress, but do you know how the process works in California?

Do you know how California’s government is structured? It’s not as complicated as you might think.

Abstract updated their website address.

After decades of pushing for statehood, D.C. residents may be getting closer than ever. The House passed H.R. 51 on April 22nd, a bill which would establish a 51st state – Washington Douglass Commonwealth. But how much support does this bill have and how is a state actually added to the union?

Civics knowledge in the U.S. is remarkably weak, and this gap in education has a direct impact on voter turnout and engagement. Head over to our story for more stats!

U.S. civics knowledge is close to an all-time low. This can have major implications for the nation, as education is essential in maintaining a healthy democracy.

A petition to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom is gaining traction among voters, which could have big implications for the state’s government. But what does the process for a recall look like?

Do you know how your government works? The stats may look bleak, but they are a dramatic improvement from 2019.

Many Americans are heading into the voting booth without a full understanding of the basic function of government. Check out our story for more stats about this issue!

While vaccine passports promise to be a simple way for individuals to track their Covid vaccination records and allow them to participate in certain activities, the idea has been met with skepticism due to concerns over privacy and equitable access.

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Big news: Washington Abstract has received more funding! This is going to be transformative in our efforts to reimagine politics and policy. 🎉
Our new extension round includes Stage Venture Partners (Seed Venture Capital Firm) and Jarl Mohn (Former CEO of NPR and founder of E! Entertainment).
Our investors also include Amplify.LA (Pre-Seed Fund), Vectis DC (Gov. Affairs Firm), Tony Coelho (Former Congressman), Carol Costello (Former Host of CNN) and Dr. Timothy Law Snyder (President of LMU).

This is a non-partisan issue. Today’s insurrection on the US Capitol is un-American, reprehensible, and a clear assault on our democracy.

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We’re focused on simplifying politics, one bill at a time. 🇺🇸📃