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Legislative Update: Week 6 (February 17-21)

02.24.2020
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé Keichi FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

Headlines Abortion: This week, after two days of grueling and heated debate, parental consent for minors’ abortions was voted to become law by the Florida House. SB 404 by Senator Kelli Stargel is now headed to Governor DeSantis’ desk for review and signature. Florida law currently requires that parents or […]

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

Legislative Update: Week 5 (February 10-14)

02.19.2020
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé Keichi FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

Below you will find a summary of legislation that moved during week five of Session. Each issue discussed has the potential to impact your municipality and organization. In the weeks ahead, we will continue to monitor these bills and others while advocating on your behalf. Ready to Sign: This week, […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 10, 2020

02.11.2020
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodBert Gómez

The House The House is back in session this evening. Following the release of House Democrats’ infrastructure plan last week, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA) is expressing cautious optimism of reaching a principle agreement on the proposal with the Trump Administration following a conversation with Treasury Secretary […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 4, 2020

02.04.2020
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodBert Gómez

The House The House returned to session Tuesday evening. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) is expected to hold a news conference rolling out a legislative agenda aimed at supporting military families. Democratic Leaders in both the House and Senate will hold a news conference with healthcare patients ahead of the State […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Legislative Update: Week 4 (February 3-7)

02.03.2020
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé Keichi FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

Appropriations: This week both the House and Senate passed their respective budgets out of the Appropriations Committee.  The Senate proposed a $92.8 billion budget that includes a 3% pay raise for state workers, the first in years.  The House proposed a $91.3 billion that is $1.3 billion lighter than the […]

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