City & State Florida and the News Service of Florida announce the Above & Beyond list, which recognizes women trailblazers who have distinguished themselves in government, business, nonprofits, media, health care and other high-profile fields. Becker is proud to announce that our very own LaToya Sheals was named in the inaugural class! LaToya has secured […]
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Becker Celebrates Nick Matthews’ Outstanding Achievement: Recipient of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance’s ‘Corporate Council Leadership Award’
Becker is proud to announce that Nick Matthews has been selected as the recipient of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance’s ‘Corporate Council Leadership Award.’ Gail Bulfin, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations for GFLA, praised Nick’s remarkable contributions, stating, “Nick has chaired councils, underwritten events, traveled on leadership trips, and has consistently represented GFLA accurately […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 18, 2023
The House: House lawmakers return to Washington this week with a stopgap funding proposal from Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and his leadership team to keep the government open past the September 30th deadline to allow more time to negotiate a full funding package. The stopgap would last through October 31st and would make an across-the-board […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 11, 2023
Congress Back in Session Washington, D.C. is back in full swing with the House returning from its month-long August recess. Both Chambers return to a packed agenda, including floor votes for various appropriations bills ahead of the September 30th deadline to avoid a government shutdown. The House will also vote on legislation dealing with sanctions […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of September 4, 2023
Congress Returns from Recess The Senate returns to DC this week from its month-long August recess, with the House to follow next week. Members have a lengthy agenda to attend to in the coming weeks, including passing a government funding package by September 30th to avoid a shutdown. Senate appropriators have marked up all 12 […]
Read MoreYou May Be Able to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates Due to Hurricane Idalia – Here’s How
As Hurricane Idalia heads for Florida’s Gulf Coast, some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a […]
Read More2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 34 Becker Attorneys
The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the oldest and most revered peer review publications, recognizes 34 Becker attorneys across the Firm’s practices. Our own Steven B. Lesser, was also recognized as Lawyer of the Year, a distinction based on the highest overall peer feedback for their specialty and location. Lesser […]
Read MoreBecker Spotlight: Overview of the Current Status of Cryptocurrencies
Written by: Jose Molinelli, Legislative Intern Cryptocurrencies and digital assets have been a cause of growing fascination and concern since the emergence of large scale cryptocurrency markets in 2010. The lucrative yet volatile nature of cryptocurrencies have made trading them both an attractive and risky business; however, its growing adoption in commerce and government has led to […]
Read MoreBecker Hosts Lunch for Bahamian Prime Minister Philip E. Davis and Consul General Curt G. Hollingsworth
Becker had the distinct honor of hosting an impactful lunch for Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and Consul General Curt Hollingsworth, commemorating 50 years of Bahamian independence. During this momentous event, we celebrated the achievements of trailblazing Bahamians in the United States and paid homage to the enduring legacy of those who have paved the […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of July 24, 2023
Congress’ Final Stretch Before Recess This week marks the final work week for Congress before breaking for its month-long August recess. In that time, Members plan to tee up several FY24 spending bills, in addition to key aviation and defense authorization bills, that they will need to clear before the September 30th government shutdown deadline. […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of July 17, 2023
Congress Chugs Along Lawmakers return to Washington for the penultimate work week ahead of Congress’ month-long August recess. The Senate will take up its version of the FY 2024 defense authorization bill following the House’s lead last week, although the differences between the two bills will ultimately need to be reconciled before final passage. In […]
Read MoreBecker Spotlight: The Status of AI and What Lies Ahead
Written by: Jose Molinelli, Legislative Intern Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a topic of growing interest in both government and business. Its myriad of benefits and risks pose a dilemma in striking a balance between incentivizing its development and mitigating its potential impacts on civil rights, national security, and democracy. This article summarizes the history […]
Read MoreFlorida Governor Signs SB 250 into Law
On June 28, 2023, the Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 250 (see Chapter 2023-304, Laws of Florida), which makes various amendments throughout the Florida Statutes regarding the preparation and response activities of state and local governments when natural emergencies impact the state. Supporters of Senate Bill 250 (the “Bill”) believe the Bill […]
Read MoreFlorida’s “Live Local Act” Takes Effect
On March 29, 2023, the Governor signed the “Live Local Act” (SB 102) into law. The Act is designed to increase the availability of affordable housing opportunities for Florida’s workforce, and includes funding appropriated for affordable and workforce housing initiatives, downpayment assistance, and tax credit programs. Local jurisdictions are also now preempted on certain land […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of July 10, 2023
Crunch Time for Congress Both Chambers of Congress return to DC this week following a two-week recess, and have only three short weeks left to do business before the month-long August recess which signals the homestretch of this year’s session. The House The House is starting the week with a bang, as it will take […]
Read MoreBecker’s Anthony Bedell Appointed to the Board of Visitors of the Virginia Commonwealth University
On behalf of Governor Glenn Youngkin, Becker is pleased to announce that Anthony Bedell, a Senior Corporate and Government Relations Director in Becker’s Federal Lobbying Practice, was appointed to the Board of Visitors of the Virginia Commonwealth University. Anthony will serve a four-year term beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2027. Bedell is […]
Read MoreThe Becker Insider | June 2023
The Becker Insider provides recent news and unique perspectives into the Florida policy issues that matter most to you. At Becker, we believe that our strengths truly lie in our differences. Our local, state, and federal lobbying teams have deep and longstanding relationships across the political spectrum, allowing us to better champion the interests of […]
Read MoreBecker Spotlight: Latest Proposals for Immigration Reform in Congress
Written by: Jose Molinelli, Legislative Intern Amid the ongoing push for immigration reform from both parties in Congress, two proposals have recently emerged in the House of Representatives and the Senate: The bipartisan “Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2023” (DIGNIDAD), which was introduced by […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of June 19, 2023
The House The House returns to DC this week after Speaker McCarthy reached a tentative agreement to reopen floor votes after a handful of lawmakers initially blocked the process due to objections over the debt limit deal passed earlier in the month. Lawmakers will take up several bills under expedited procedures, including those concerning VA […]
Read MoreBecker Named Top-Performing Lobbying Firm by Bloomberg Government for Fourth Year
In 2022, lobbying spending in Washington reached a new high of $4 billion and Becker is proud to announce that once again the firm has been named to Bloomberg Government’s list of Top-Performing Lobbying Firms. Out of the registered lobbying firms that filed Lobbying Disclosure Act reports with the Senate during 2022, Bloomberg Government reviewed […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of June 12, 2023
Congress Back to Business The House returns to Washington this week after Speaker Kevin McCarthy sent Members home earlier-than-expected last week. The Chamber is expected to take up a number of bills under expedited procedures, including those calling for the release of American prisoners in Russia, providing block grants for crop losses, and creating a […]
Read MoreBecker’s Federal Lobbying Team Secures Millions in Federal Funding to Upgrade Safety at Rail Crossings in Broward County
Becker’s Federal Lobbying team secured more than $15 million in federal funding to upgrade safety at rail crossings on the busy Florida East Coast Railway line throughout Broward County. The grant, from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), was awarded to Broward’s Metropolitan Planning Organization in early June. It is part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of June 5, 2023
Congress Clears the Debt Limit Both Chambers of Congress return to Washington this week after swiftly passing the debt limit agreement negotiated by President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy. With the debt ceiling behind them, Members are returning to regular business. House lawmakers are set to take up a number of market-related bills this […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 29, 2023
Debt Limit Crunch Time All eyes are on Washington this week as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy sell their bipartisan debt limit agreement to Members of Congress for passage before the expected June 5th default date. The text of the nearly 100-page deal was released over the weekend, the key details of which […]
Read MoreBecker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 22, 2023
The House The House is the only game in town this week with the Senate out on recess. The Chamber will take up several bills this week, including the following: A package of veterans-related bills that would expand healthcare and cost of living benefit eligibilities, as well as modify a veterans education and employment program […]
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