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Allen Matkins

What Is The Governor's Authority To Appoint A U.S. Senator?

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Following the recent passing of Senator Diane Feinstein, California Governor announced the appointment of Laphonza Butler to complete Senator Feinstein's term in the U.S. Senate.   Yesterday, Harvard Law Professor Stephen E....more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Albany Senior Staffing Announcements Signal Changes in Fiscal Leadership

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

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 5 2022

The floors of the House and Senate were unusually active on Monday compared to a typical Fifth Legislative Day. Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) welcomed Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to address his chamber amidst the...more

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Virginia Attorney General-Elect Jason Miyares Announces His Leadership Team

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On January 3, Virginia Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares announced key members of his leadership team, including the chief deputy, solicitor general, deputy attorneys general, and other senior staff members....more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Update: Hochul Administration Appointments Continue in Albany

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

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Key Governor Kathy Hochul Appointments (Revised 11/4/21)

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

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Key Governor Kathy Hochul Appointments (Revised 10/2021)

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

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Key Governor Kathy Hochul Appointments

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

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[Webinar] Talking Politics: California Goes to Washington - January 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

The ballots have been counted and are now final. In just a matter of weeks, on January 20, 2021, the new Biden-Harris administration will take office. As the administration’s priorities and appointments are announced, many...more

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Affirm GC Manny Alvarez Appointed California DBO Commissioner

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On Thursday, March 28, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Manuel “Manny” Alvarez, 38, has been appointed Commissioner of the California Department of Business Oversight (DBO)....more

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Post-Election Update 2018

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2018 MIDTERMS: The Power of Women, Possibility, and Partisan Rancor - The 2018 midterm elections showcased the power of women, both as candidates and as a key voting demographic. The elections represented a new political...more

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Gov. Dayton Names Tina Smith to Replace Sen. Franken

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Yesterday, Gov. Mark Dayton named Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Al Franken's resignation from the U.S. Senate. Smith, formerly Gov. Dayton's chief of staff before becoming his Lt. Gov. in 2015, also...more

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Privacy and Information Security a Top Priority in California under Xavier Becerra

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Governor Jerry Brown’s selection of Congressman Xavier Becerra to succeed (now Senator) Kamala Harris as the new Attorney General of California was a surprising move that brings into power in California a seasoned advocate of...more

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