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Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of August 3

08.03.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

August Recess Arrives The Senate returns to Washington for its final session week before the August recess with hopes of wrapping up key legislative items before the month-long break. Over the weekend, Senate appropriators struck a bipartisan deal on a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through December […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of July 27

07.27.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Senate’s Solo Show The Senate is back in Washington with a packed agenda for its second-to-last week before the August recess. The Senate is expected to unveil its plan to avert a government shutdown this week after the House of Representatives passed a clean continuing resolution (CR) to extend funding […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of July 20

07.20.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

House’s Sprint to the Finish Lawmakers return to Washington with an ambitious agenda in what will be the House of Representatives’ final week in session before the August recess. The House of Representatives is facing perhaps its most consequential legislative week of the summer with several major items set to […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

What Florida HB 803 (2026) Means for Municipalities, Counties, and Developers in Florida

07.17.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On May 6, 2026, the Governor signed House Bill 803 (2026) into law and it took effect on July 1, 2026. It amended Section 533.791, Florida Statutes, regarding permit review timelines, the role of private providers (i.e., a licensed engineer, architect, or building code administrator authorized under Section 553.791, Florida […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of July 13

07.13.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Pressure Builds as August Recess Looms Congress returns to Washington with big ticket items, including the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills, still pending with the month’s-long August recess just weeks away. House activity remains sensitive as a group of GOP members have practically locked […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying