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Senate Bill 7026 (2026): Protecting Trade Secrets in Florida’s Public Records Framework

06.01.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Senate Bill 7026, enacted during Florida’s 2026 legislative session and signed into law on April 23, 2026 (Chapter 2026‑52), represents a significant update to the state’s public records laws. The bill focuses on the treatment of trade secrets held by government agencies and reflects the Legislature’s ongoing balancing of transparency […]

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

Becker’s Neri Martinez Joins Aspen Institute’s Aspen Conexión

05.26.2026
Neri Ann Martinez

Washington, DC, May 26, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is pleased to announce that Senior Government Relations Consultant Neri Ann Martinez has been appointed to the advisory board of Aspen Institute’s Aspen Conexión. The Aspen Institute is a nonpartisan global nonprofit that […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of May 18

05.18.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

GOP’s Reconciliation Week Congress returns to Washington this week as GOP lawmakers prepare to pass a second budget reconciliation bill focused on immigration enforcement and Secret Service funding. The Senate will vote on the reconciliation package this week but first must settle a procedural hurdle after the Senate parliamentarian ruled […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Anthony Bedell Appointed to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board of Directors

05.14.2026
Anthony Bedell

Washington, DC, May 14, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is pleased to announce that U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has appointed Senior Corporate and Government Relations Director Anthony Bedell to serve as a principal director on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying