The Impact of the 2020 Election on Labor & Employment Law
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The end of the 2024 New York State legislative session was largely overshadowed by Governor Hochul’s directive to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to halt the implementation of congestion pricing indefinitely,...more
This week, Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker announced the appointment of Chief of Staff Tiffany Thurman, Chief Deputy Mayor of Planning and Strategic Initiatives Aren Platt, and Chief Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs,...more
Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the appointment of Blake Washington as the next New York State Budget Director. Mr. Washington has served in his current role since 2015 as the secretary to the NYS Assembly Ways and...more
We hope everyone had wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Last week, lawmakers were in Raleigh to hold committee hearings and have floor votes. This week, the House and Senate will continue debating and passing legislation as...more
The week of March 13-17, Governor Roy Cooper released his budget recommendations for the 2023-24 biennium and House budget writers spent a good part of the week negotiating their version of the State Budget. The Senate...more
Since assuming office on August 24, Governor Kathy Hochul has continued assembling her team. She and her team remain focused on the state’s response to the ongoing COVID pandemic, delivering her first State of the State, and...more
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice appointed Thomas E. Scarr of Huntington, Daniel W. Greear of Charleston, and Donald A. Nickerson, Jr. of Wheeling to staggered terms on the newly-created West Virginia Intermediate Court of...more
Since assuming office on August 24, Governor Kathy Hochul has continued assembling her team while continuing to focus on the state’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor has announced a number of Executive...more
Since assuming office on August 24, Governor Kathy Hochul has continued assembling her team while focusing on the state’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor has announced a number of Executive Chamber and...more
Since assuming office on August 24, Governor Kathy Hochul has been assembling her team while continuing to focus on the state’s response to the ongoing COVID pandemic. The Governor has announced a number of executive chamber...more
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the 57th Governor of New York on August 24, becoming the first female Governor in New York’s long history. She succeeded three-term Governor Andrew Cuomo, who resigned in the...more
Ms. Julie Linck has been appointed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson to serve as Chief Administrator of the Environment of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (“E&E”). The Chief Administrator has statutory...more
California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), announced the appointment of the...more
On Wednesday, February 10, Governor Roy Cooper signed Senate Bill 36, 2020 COVID Relief Bill Modifications, into law. On Thursday, February 11, the updated revenue forecast was released. This is the first forecast since May...more
Governor Mike DeWine announced late Thursday, November 5, 2020, that Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Administrator/CEO, Stephanie McCloud, has been asked to lead the Ohio Department of Health....more
The Bricker & Eckler government relations team has compiled a comprehensive review of Governor DeWine’s latest announcements, including the surprise resignation of Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, General...more
The 2020 session of the 88th General Assembly (GA) began Monday, January 13th. Legislative Branch Developments - Makeup of the 88th General Assembly - Republicans maintain their majority in both chambers, though...more
Legislators return to St. Paul today after their 10-day Easter/Passover break. Legislators left town on Friday, April 12 after meeting the third and final deadline for finance committees to complete their work before heading...more
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has nominated Linda Lacewell to become Superintendent of the state’s Department of Financial Services....more
At long last, the national midterm election results are in. Here are a couple of takeaways as we plan for what lies ahead. ...more
While much of the attention this midterm election has been focused on Congress and federal issues - the “blue wave” and a “referendum” on the Trump presidency - California employers know all too well that employment and labor...more
The Environmental Council of the States (“ECOS”) announced that Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) Director Becky Keogh has been elected President of the national organization. Ms. Keogh previously...more
In response to “the void left by the Trump Administration’s pullback of the [CFPB],” the New Jersey Attorney General recently announced that Paul R. Rodriguez will be serve at the Director of the New Jersey Division of...more
Secretary of State Prepares for Ranked Choice Voting; Raises Concerns at Legislature - Officials are scrambling to sort out Maine’s ranked choice voting system ahead of the June primary. On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, the...more
Petition Submitted for Citizen Initiative to Add New Tax to Fund Homecare Services - On January 26, the Maine People's Alliance (MPA) submitted a petition to the Secretary of State's office that, if certified, would put a...more