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Becker Celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet LaToya Sheals

03.11.2024
LaToya Sheals

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker is showcasing the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service. LaToya Sheals is a Senior Government Relations Consultant in Becker’s Government and Lobbying Practice. She has extensive experience in investigating and analyzing […]

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

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 8, February 26 – March 1, 2024

03.05.2024
Ellyn S. BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya ShealsCody RogersJileah Wilder

50th Day Rule and Budget Conferences Tuesday, February 26, marked the 50th day of the 2024 Legislative Session.  With 1,954 bills filed, 30 bills have passed and are awaiting presentation to the Governor.  Currently, two bills have been presented to the Governor and six total bills have been signed into […]

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

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 7, February 19 – February 23, 2024

02.26.2024
Ellyn S. BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya ShealsCody RogersJileah Wilder

“Where Are We in the Process?” As the legislative session approaches its conclusion, it’s a critical time for many bills that are still in the pipeline. The 50th Day, a significant milestone in the legislative calendar, is on Tuesday, February 27th. This day marks a period when the focus sharpens […]

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

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 6, February 12 – February 16, 2024

02.20.2024
Ellyn S. BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya ShealsCody RogersJileah Wilder

40-Day Count Down We have now completed 40 days of the 60-day 2024 Legislative Session. The focus is now shifting to bills being heard on the floor as opposed to committee meetings. For those bills that have been assigned to committees but have not been heard, the likelihood of them […]

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

Becker’s State Lobbying Update: Week 5, February 5 – February 9, 2024

02.13.2024
Ellyn S. BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya ShealsCody RogersJileah Wilder

Halfway Mark The legislative session reached its “halfway” mark, Day 30, on Wednesday, February 7th.  Legislators are now heading into the second half of the 2024 session with both chambers having passed only 12 bills thus far.  Many of those bills are technical statutory revision bills required each year to […]

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