Love in the Political Air: Analyzing Political Law Concerns Involving Romantic Relationships
Election Year Insights with Public Affairs Council CEO Nneka Chiazor
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State AG Pulse | An Early Peek At the 2026 State AG Elections
Sittenfeld v. United States – Campaign Contributions as Crimes?
The VA Primary – A Bellwether For the Country?
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Early Returns Podcast with Jan Baran - Brody Mullins: Goldilocks and the Wolves of K Street, A Historical Account of Lobbying in the U.S.
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(Podcast) The Briefing: Trump Train Derailed In “Electric Avenue” Copyright Lawsuit
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Print PDF Share North Carolina voters on Tuesday selected party nominees in important federal and state races. Note: Results are unofficial at this point until certified later by county and state election officials....more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - New Mexico: Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima’s gubernatorial campaign exceeded New Mexico’s contribution limits by more than...more
There will be a runoff in both the Texas Democratic and Republican primaries for AG in May after no candidate on either side cleared the 50% threshold, extending the fight over who will succeed Ken Paxton as he runs for U.S....more
Primary elections were held across the state yesterday, as North Carolinians cast their ballots for various local, state and federal races. Voters selected the candidates who will face off for the open US Senate seat this...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
The New Jersey Senate has unanimously confirmed Jennifer Davenport as the state’s new AG. Davenport, a Democrat, was nominated by Governor Mikie Sherrill and previously served as the state’s first assistant AG and principal...more
This week begins the filing period for partisan candidates seeking to run in Arizona’s 2026 primary election to file their nomination petitions. It comes sooner than expected as a new law moves Arizona’s primary election two...more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance Georgia: Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson filed a federal lawsuit challenging a 2021 state campaign...more
With Valentine’s Day in mind, “The Lobby Bar” co-hosts Charlie Ricciardelli and Tyler Rosen want to ensure personal relationships are not triggering political law violations. Tune in for the latest episode of the podcast as...more
In this episode of Early Returns, host Jan Baran speaks with Nneka Chiazor, President and CEO of the Public Affairs Council, about the critical role public affairs professionals play in navigating the intersection of...more
Alabama Affordability Protection Plan - This week saw significant movement on several major components of the Alabama Affordability Protection Plan, with lawmakers in both chambers focusing heavily on the growing impact...more
On February 11, 2026, President Trump nominated Ashley Stow and Andrew Woodson to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Stow would serve a term expiring April 30, 2029, and Woodson would serve a term expiring April 30,...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: • FTC Lands Landmark Settlement with Express Scripts over...more
Democrat Jocelyn Brasher, a former assistant attorney general, has announced her candidacy for the Nebraska AG seat, challenging her former boss, Republican incumbent Mike Hilgers....more
So the biggest new TCPA decision of 2026 so far is definitely Howard v. RNCC out of the Ninth Circuit. In that case the court held cold call video messages sent by Republicans to potential voters did NOT violate the TCPA...more
Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited, creating the state’s first open gubernatorial contest since 2018. The governor has so far declined to endorse a successor, as he continues to prepare for what appears to be a future 2028...more
RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - Hawaii: A federal judge in Hawaii permanently blocked enforcement of a new state law regulating AI-generated and digitally altered...more
With an election year upon us, federal political action committees (PACs)—including both separate segregated funds and non‑connected PACs—that elect to file on a quarterly schedule must ensure they follow the Federal Election...more
It was another busy week under the golden dome as legislators got to work in week three of the 2026 Legislative Session. While last Tuesday afternoon was quiet at the Capitol due to President Donald Trump visiting Iowa,...more
The FCC has issued a Public Notice providing guidance that partially upends a longstanding interpretation of the requirement that broadcasters provide equal opportunities to opposing political candidates....more
In this Early Returns episode, host Jan Baran speaks with the entire current Federal Election Commission, Chair Shana Broussard and Commissioner Dara Lindenbaum, the only two commissioners remaining after four departures left...more
State legislatures and ethics agencies often use the beginning of a new year to institute changes to lobbying/ethics reporting thresholds and other requirements. And in some cases – such as Ohio this year – a new year means a...more
As Massachusetts enters a pivotal election year, shifting fiscal conditions and mounting affordability pressures are reshaping the policy landscape. This outlook examines the forces shaping Beacon Hill and offers context for...more
On January 21, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau issued a Public Notice warning television broadcasters that news interviews with political candidates conducted “on a program that is motivated by...more
Republican Michael Gates, former city attorney for Huntington Beach, announced his candidacy for California AG. California AG Rob Bonta recently announced that he is running for reelection in 2026....more