Welcome to Becker’s Weekly Spotlight! As your trusted lobbyists we are proud to provide the latest developments in politics and policy in Tallahassee. Here is what happened in Tallahassee Week 6 (February 16-20th) of the 2026 Legislative Session. Top Trending Topics House Votes to Eliminate Most Local Business Taxes House […]
Congress and the Trump Administration are kicking off 2026 with a packed agenda ranging from averting another shutdown, reviving defunct healthcare subsidies, securing new trade deals, and managing geopolitical tensions. All of this comes against the backdrop of the November 2026 midterm elections which could divide control of Washington between […]
Bernie Friedman to Remain Active as Shareholder Ft. Lauderdale, FL – January 5, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast and Italy, announced veteran Federal lobbyist Omar Franco has assumed the role of Chair of the Government […]
We are thrilled to announce Omar Franco and Clarence Williams have been recognized as a “Hired Gun” in The Hill’s list of 2025 Top Lobbyists. The list recognizes impactful advocates who stand out for the results they’ve delivered for their clients, companies, trade associations, and advocacy groups in the nation’s capital. Omar is […]
Omar Franco, head of Becker & Poliakoff’s Federal Lobbying Practice in Washington, D.C., graces the front cover of the Fall 2025 issue of INFLUENCE Magazine. The feature explores the growth of Florida-based lobbying firms beyond their Sunshine State roots. Becker’s lobbying practice is known for strategically leveraging the team’s decades […]
