Maryland lawmakers have once again entered the Maryland State House with a challenging fiscal outlook, shifting political dynamics and heightened national uncertainty for the 2026 session....more
As Florida’s 2026 legislative session is approaching, our team stands ready to help you navigate the complexities amid heightened political activity across the state....more
On Nov. 4, 2025, Pennsylvania voters faced a high-stakes statewide ballot: a simple yes/no vote on whether three incumbent justices of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court would be retained for another 10-year term. The justices up...more
Democrats sweep key races: Voters delivered Democrats a dominant, high-visibility boost in four major races: the governors’ races in New Jersey and Virginia, New York City mayoral race and California redistricting ballot...more
PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been on the radar of regulators and industry for years, but the recent pace and scope of action mark a turning point. Federal agencies are advancing the first national drinking water...more
Brownstein is watching and analyzing the two gubernatorial races this year—in New Jersey and Virginia—and looking ahead to the 36 gubernatorial contests in 2026....more
Earlier this month, Maryland received the sobering fiscal news that for the first time in over 50 years, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the state’s bond rating. The change, from Aaa to Aa1, removes Maryland from the...more
As the clock struck midnight and confetti fell in Annapolis, the Maryland General Assembly closed a challenging 90-day session having passed 878 bills—all now awaiting Gov. Wes Moore’s review and signature. Lawmakers moved...more
Last week, on Jan. 15, Gov. Wes Moore introduced to the Maryland General Assembly his fiscal year 2026 budget package. This $67.3 billion proposal, aiming to close the state’s nearly $3 billion budget gap, places a strong...more
As Maryland’s 477th legislative session quickly approaches, and with a $2.9 billion budget shortfall looming, lawmakers will have to make tough decisions to address the state’s largest budget shortfall since the Great...more
It typically takes weeks for counties in California to process and count all of the ballots. Elections officials have approximately one month to complete their extensive tallying, auditing and certification work. The...more
Nearly five years ago, Brownstein established a strategic partner relationship with premier Florida lobbying firm, Rubin, Turnbull & Associates. A long-standing Florida firm with deep roots in the state’s political apparatus,...more