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Wyoming 2024 Primary Legislative Election Results Roundup

Wyoming held its primary elections on Aug. 20, 2024. At the statewide level, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) and U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) easily secured victories in their races. Barrasso has served in the...more

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State AG Pulse | The Election of the Double Haters

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In this first episode of our new season, the State AG Group’s Jerry Kilgore and Stephen Cobb compare notes with Cozen Public Strategies CEO Howard Schweitzer and the Hon. Rodney Davis on the issues and politics of the...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Video: Things to Remember in Q1 when Preparing 2024 Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) Reports

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In 90 seconds, Caleb Burns of Wiley’s Election Law & Government Ethics group will discuss the January LDA due dates and the lobbying expense accounting methodology your organization must select in Q1 2024....more

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - December 2023 #4

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The list of candidates running in 2024 for elected public office in North Carolina is official. The candidate filing period for the March 5 primaries opened Monday, December 4 at noon and closed Friday, December 15 at noon....more

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Sweeping Changes to Michigan Election Law Enacted in Advance of the 2024 Contests

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On November 30, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law several bills intended to protect voting rights and improve election procedures across the state. In November 2022, Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved...more

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The Week in Weed: November 2023 #2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Ohio legalized adult-use marijuana. Could Virginia’s elections mean a retail market? What’s happening with the...more

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Ohio voters approve adult-use cannabis referendum

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After Tuesday’s election, Ohio is the latest state to legalize adult-use cannabis despite opposition from Republican Governor Mike DeWine and several trade groups. Voters approved State Issue 2 with 57% voting in favor...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: What Businesses Need to Know About the 2023 North Carolina Legislative Session

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The North Carolina General Assembly left Raleigh on October 25 after enacting a biennial two-year budget and acting on bills on a variety of topics. Legislators are scheduled to return for next year’s session starting April...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Budget Bill to Become Law, Legislators Consider Other Bills

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After weeks of negotiations, legislators on Friday passed the budget bill and sent it to Gov. Roy Cooper, who indicated he will let it become law without his signature. In addition, members this week acted on bills on a...more

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MVA Monitor - August 2023

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Since our last posting covering the week of July 10, 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly has been working on legislative business without holding any floor votes. Last week, lawmakers returned to Raleigh to override...more

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MVA Monitor - July 2023

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Week of July 3-7, the North Carolina House and Senate did not hold votes as lawmakers celebrated the Independence Day holiday in their districts. Last week, the North Carolina House held votes on Wednesday, July 12 as...more

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MVA Monitor - June 2023 #5

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July 1, 2023 Last week, lawmakers at the North Carolina General Assembly had a busy week prior to the July 4th break with votes on regulatory reform bills and veto overrides. This week, while there will be no committee...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Governor Signs Critical Infrastructure Bill, Budget Negotiations Continue

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Gov. Roy Cooper this week signed a new critical infrastructure law and legislators continued budget negotiations. Budget Negotiations - Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: North Carolina Government Officials Begin Work in Raleigh and Washington

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Government officials in Raleigh and Washington have started work in 2023. North Carolina General Assembly - State legislators began their session on January 11. The odd-year session, which is often referred to as the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The New State Attorneys General: Profiles and Priorities - December 2022 #2

In the 2022 midterm elections, 31 states had contested Attorneys General elections, producing 15 new state AGs so far. The Arizona AG race was decided by just 510 votes, triggering an automatic recount. On December 29, 2022,...more

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You Say Yes, I Say No: What the Recent State Cannabis Elections Say About the Future of Adult-Use Programs

Lost for many in the avalanche of news about the midterms, voters in five states went to the polls last month to vote on proposals allowing adult-use (often referred to as “recreational”) cannabis....more

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Legislative Leaders Set For Upcoming General Assembly

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Before concluding the work of the Legislature, the caucuses have selected their leadership teams. House Republicans have agreed on Rep. Derek Merrin (R-Monclova Twp.) to be speaker for the 135th General Assembly....more

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2022 Post-Election Outlook

With the 2022 midterm elections now over—save for a number of undecided races—and Congress having returned for a lame-duck session, Americans for the third consecutive President have elected a new House majority in a midterm...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

What Next? Complying with Post-Election Contribution Rules

While attention will shift to the 2024 elections once the November 8 midterm election results are finalized, contributors may still receive solicitations related to the 2022 elections. Those interested in making post-election...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Beyond the 2022 Midterm Election Headlines: Key Developments to Watch for in the Months to Come

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On November 8, 2022, Americans headed to the polls for the United States’ 2022 midterm elections, with Democrats upsetting projections of a “Red Wave” and bucking historical trends to hew closely to the status quo. While the...more

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Midterm General Election Update - November 2022

The late breaking “red wave” – forecasted by pollsters and pundits alike and detailed in our last release – did not materialize, especially at the state level where nearly all of the key legislative chambers and gubernatorial...more

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West Virginia 2022 General Election Overview

Overall, West Virginia’s mid-term election easily can be described as a Red Wave rising, with historic GOP wins in legislative races. At the same time, voters remained cautious when it came to policy decisions, soundly...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - October 2022

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Arguments before the North Carolina Supreme Court began this week in the historic Edenton Courthouse in the case Harper v. Hall. This case represents the appeal from Republican leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly...more

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Candidate’s Guide to Election Free Speech, Campaign Ads, and Social Media

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With the 2022 midterm elections around the corner and the 2024 presidential election less than two years away, candidates from all parties are intensifying efforts to reach voters through the media and, in more recent cycles,...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - September 2022 #3

North Carolinians are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Ian as the storm is expected to bring 35 mph winds and up to six inches of rain to most of the state, with up to 10 inches of rain possible towards the coast. Governor...more

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