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Last Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his May Revise for the 2026-27 fiscal year, presenting a markedly different fiscal outlook for the state than in January. While the governor’s final May Revise press conference...more
Yesterday, Governor Spanberger vetoed HB642/SB542, dashing the hopes of legislators and cannabis advocates alike and yet again casting uncertainty on the future of adult-use cannabis in the Commonwealth....more
Uniquely, Texas legislative sessions are 140 days every other year. It is crucial that organizations utilize this interim period. Cultivating familiarity with legislators, creating a game plan and “building the dragon” are...more
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins made news in March when he told an audience of securities industry professionals that change was on the way for Investment Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-5 (the...more
In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, host Stephen Piepgrass is joined by his new colleague Jason Smith, a veteran Senate lawyer and strategist who spent more than 15 years on Capitol Hill. Jason's tenure includes advising...more
Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and...more
This week marks lawmakers’ final full week in Washington, DC, before the scheduled Memorial Day recess, and reconciliation remains a key focus in the Senate....more
Alaska has a new acting attorney general (AG) after state lawmakers refused to confirm Governor Mike Dunleavy’s appointment of Stephen Cox, who has been serving as AG since August 2025. The new acting AG is Cori Mills, a...more
Jan Baran sits down with Sarah Isgur, author of the New York Times bestseller Last Branch Standing, for a wide-ranging conversation about law, campaigns, and the Supreme Court. Sarah draws on her experience in opposition...more
In our third installment of recapping states’ efforts to impose new taxes on high-net-worth individuals, we provide updates on Washington’s Millionaires Tax, New York State’s efforts to tax New York City property, and New...more
A process used to expedite the passage of partisan budget-related legislation. To advance legislation, the Senate typically requires 60 votes to proceed with legislation, thanks to the filibuster....more
Venezuela's evolving geopolitical landscape presents both risks and opportunities for investors, but how can companies effectively assess them? In the debut episode of the "Global Markets, Policy and Power" podcast, Holland &...more
Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Quinn v. Ga Sec of State - elections, voter rolls, standing- Florida Supreme Court - Tallahassee - Knight v. State - capital case, postconviction relief-...more
On May 14, 2026, Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed constitutionally suspect legislation designed to circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark free speech decision in Citizens United v. FEC by depriving corporations and...more
States, political subdivisions and government entities engaged in or preparing for redistricting should reassess their legal strategy in light of a recent Supreme Court decision. In a landmark 6–3 ruling in Louisiana v....more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • California Steers GM Into $12.75 Million Privacy...more
On May 13, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to a four-year term as Fed chair by a vote of 54-45. As previously covered by InfoBytes, Warsh was nominated to the role by President Trump in January and is set to assume the...more
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more
In a little more than a month, New Yorkers will go to the polls to vote in the 2026 primary election. Ballot access litigation over the 2026 primary election candidates has nearly concluded. Election-related litigation in...more
The Los Angeles City Council has taken initial steps to delay implementation of the City’s planned $30/hour minimum wage for hotel and airport workers, originally slated to take effect by 2028....more
As a harbinger of increasing scrutiny over those who operate and trade on prediction markets, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced S. Res. 708, “A resolution amending rule XXXVII of the...more
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have signature-gathering news from Idaho. The Congressional Research Service issued a new report on...more
As the midterm elections near, three themes have begun to define the battle for control of the House of Representatives: redistricting, reruns, and retirements. ...more
State consumer protection and AG leadership developments are unfolding across California, Ohio, and South Dakota, with a familiar face taking the helm of a new consumer protection agency in California, an interim AG appointed...more
