Reconciliation Negotiations Continue Congress returns to Washington with the House set to take up its first fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill as Senate Republicans continue to navigate a second budget reconciliation bill. This week, the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a bill to fund military construction and […]
On March 27, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida HB 399 into law (Chapter 2026‑7, Laws of Florida, with various provisions taking effect on different dates), enacting some of the most consequential changes to Florida’s land use and development framework in recent years. The Bill narrows local government discretion over […]
The House’s Busy Week Ahead Congress returns to Washington with the focus squarely on the House of Representatives, which has significant items, including FISA, budget reconciliation, and the farm bill, awaiting it. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a three-year extension of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) […]
On April 23, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida CS/CS/SB 1134 (Chapter 2026-43) into law effective January 1, 2027, addressing official actions of local governments, primarily concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Key provisions include: Prohibiting counties and municipalities from Funding or promoting DEI programs or initiatives; and Taking any official action...
Washington, DC, April 22, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is proud to announce that its federal lobbying practice has been recognized among Bloomberg Government’s Top 100 lobbying firms nationwide, ranking No. 77 in 2025 federal lobbying revenue in the publication’s 11th […]
