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RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES: Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance Colorado: A Colorado bill that would require state government lobbyists to follow the same disclosure rules as lobbyists...more
Confronted with public controversy surrounding insider trading in prediction markets, the United States Senate has taken action both symbolically powerful and substantively modest: it has prohibited its own members, officers...more
Ohio Democrats nominated Upper Arlington City Councilmember and attorney John Kulewicz as their candidate for AG, after Kulewicz defeated Cleveland-area attorney and former state representative Elliot Forhan in the primary....more
Tuesday’s Ohio primary election set the stage for the 2026 general election, as voters selected nominees in several high-profile statewide, state legislative, and congressional races. Below is a recap of select notable...more
An Albany County Supreme Court Justice recently rejected a challenge to a Congressional candidate’s designating petitions based on the argument that the candidate did not in fact reside at the residence set forth on his...more
On this episode of “The Lobby Bar,” hosts Charlie Ricciardelli and Tyler Rosen unpack the complex legal risks that can arise when companies make charitable donations that involve a government official. From anti-corruption...more
Most elected or appointed officeholders of local public agencies – board members and directors, councilmembers, commissioners, etc. – are required to take, and remain up-to-date, on certain matters due to their leadership...more
On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that using race in drawing Congressional districts is prohibited, significantly revising the previous understanding of federal law. The Court held that Section 2 of the Federal...more
The so-called 2026 Billionaire Tax Act is a California ballot initiative that has been filed to appear on the November 2026 ballot. If approved by California voters, the initiative would generally impose a one-time tax of 5%...more
As election activity increases, nonprofit organizations should revisit the federal tax rules governing political campaign intervention, lobbying, voter education, and issue advocacy. Those rules vary significantly based on an...more
As the calendar turns to May, for boards of education across Connecticut that means once again navigating one of the more complex intersections of education policy and election law – referendum advocacy. ...more
With the midterm elections just months away, history suggests that the press will once again focus on federal candidates flying on the private planes of corporations and wealthy individuals. Although federal candidate travel...more
Walz Highlights Policy Record and Future Priorities in Final State of the State - In his final State of the State address, Governor Tim Walz highlighted the key policy initiatives and investments that have defined his...more
On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions: Louisiana v. Callais, No. 24-109: This decision involving two consolidated appeals addresses whether the Voting Rights Act can provide a...more
1. Congressional Primaries Primary elections for all nine of Indiana’s Congressional seats loom on May 5, but these races seem unlikely to offer any surprises. District boundaries remain unchanged after President Trump’s...more
As predicted in the March 16, 2026, Foley Blog, a number of states recently moved to enact or propose income taxes aimed at individuals with high annual incomes, over $1 million, or wealth taxes. As California’s proposed...more
Federal spending allocated outside of the regular appropriations process, often due to an emergency. ...more
State lawmakers returned to Raleigh last week to kick off the 2026 Short Session, the final regular session in the 2025-26 biennium. On paper, the North Carolina House and Senate rosters remain unchanged from last year’s Long...more
Holland & Knight's Venezuela Strategic Advisory Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments impacting the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more
With the release of the DC Board of Elections’ (DCBOE) official ballot for the 2026 District party primaries on June 16, the field is now set for one of the District’s most consequential local elections in the 50 years since...more
Both chambers of the U.S. Congress are in session this week, with King Charles III of the United Kingdom invited to address a joint meeting of Congress on April 29, 2026. In addition, the U.S. House of Representatives will...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’s main healthcare item is the much-anticipated House Ways and Means Committee hearing with hospital system executives. The hearing follows a January 2026 Ways and Means Committee hearing with insurance executives,...more
Prediction markets are platforms where individuals can place bets on the outcome of future events through buying and selling shares in the possible outcomes....more
On March 24, 2026, elections were held for the Danish Parliament (Folketinget). The election resulted in a highly unclear parliamentary situation, with no majority for either the right or the left. Twelve parties (plus four...more
