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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
On April 6, 2026, the Justices of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court handed down their respective opinions in the latest “solemn occasion” proceeding, this one concerning ranked-choice voting. If this sounds familiar to you,...more
Minnesota Revenues Fall Short of Forecast - Minnesota collected $3.78 billion in general fund revenues during February and March 2026, falling $182 million, or 4.6 percent, below the state’s February forecast, according to...more
On April 13, 2026, President Trump nominated James Macy to fill the third vacant Republican seat on the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”). The President also re-nominated current Democrat NLRB Member...more
By: Joseph T. Burns and Avi Zagelbaum Campaigns and political committees in New York should take note of a recent decision by the Appellate Division, Third Department, reversing a civil penalty imposed by the New York State...more
Primary elections for this year have begun, setting the stage for the final midterm election cycle during the Trump era. Republicans remain the favorites to maintain control of the Senate. Thanks to strong candidate...more
The Connecticut State Senate confirmed Josh Hershman as the insurance commissioner on April 8, 2026. Hershman has served as interim insurance commissioner since December 12, 2025. Hershman previously was the CEO of Immigrant...more
Since President Biden announced the initiation of proceedings to reschedule marijuana and President Trump issued an executive order directing the attorney general to do so as expeditiously as possible, industry stakeholders...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
Each spring, the Executive Branch transmits the President’s Budget to Congress, setting forth the current administration’s funding priorities and policy goals for the upcoming fiscal year (FY). The Trump Administration’s FY...more
Legislatures in Nebraska (chatbot bill), Maryland (pricing), and Maine (health) passed AI bills last week. ...more
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Democratic leaders are preparing to investigate companies’ past political activities. Notably, if Democrats gain control of one or both congressional chambers, they will have subpoena...more
Both Chambers of Congress left Washington for a two-week recess with the government partially shuttered, an ever-evolving conflict in Iran, and a tariff regime in legal limbo. The Supreme Court’s landmark IEEPA decision...more
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we begin in Idaho, where the legislature is not on board with a medical marijuana ballot initiative. Then...more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - Colorado: A federal judge upheld Colorado’s individual campaign contribution limits as constitutional on March 26, 2026, ruling...more
In February, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) disqualified Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Milan Cortina Olympics for refusing to change his helmet honoring athletes who had died during...more
Campaigns for the 2026 midterms are in full swing, and organizations – including corporations, incorporated trade associations, and their executives and employees – often have questions about how to get involved, whether by...more
To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Media Bureau (Bureau) is weighing in on the question of what political ads are entitled to lowest unit charge (LUC). In a March 30, 2025, Public Notice, the Bureau...more
Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide pay and benefits to all DHS employees during the ongoing shutdown by reallocating available funds, citing an emergency situation affecting national security and...more
You’re fired. Last Thursday, in a move that had been the subject of widespread speculation but perhaps earlier than some predicted, President Trump announced that Pam Bondi had been removed from her post as attorney general....more
On Friday, April 3, the Trump administration released the fiscal year (FY) 2027 president’s budget request in addition to the Appendix and Analytical Perspectives. The proposed budget (“Budget”) detailed in the Appendix would...more
It was another short week under the golden dome. After floor debate and committee meetings, many legislators headed back to their districts on Wednesday afternoon....more
On March 30, two Democratic senators sent separate letters to the SEC chairman raising concerns regarding the abrupt resignation of the director of the agency’s Division of Enforcement and potential political interference in...more
