Becker’s Spotlight offers a weekly in-depth analysis of an issue driving the discussion in Washington. This week’s spotlight addresses the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, originally signed into law in 1994.
Week 4: March 25 – 29, 2019 Proposed 2019-2020 Budget The House and Senate Chambers have also released the first drafts of their proposed 2019-2020 budget. Here is a generalized breakdown of the current draft budget compared to last year’s budget, and the draft budget broken down by section. Source […]
Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson was recently selected as one of 50 state leaders for the Miami Herald’s 2019 Influencer Series. The project draws on the leadership and expertise of 50 of Florida’s leading voices to elevate civil conversation and keep policy-makers focused on challenges that matter to the state, both […]
April 13, 2019 was proclaimed “Keep Lee County Beautiful Great America Cleanup Day” at the Lee County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting. Becker’s own Katie Berkey, Esq., AICP (second from the right) has been proud to serve on Keep Lee County Beautiful’s Board of Directors since 2016. The mission of […]
By Alex Gangitano Democratic presidential candidates refusing to take PAC money may be forced to pinch pennies to survive in a crowded primary race where top-tier contenders like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) have the ability to raise tens of millions in small donations. The pressure to […]
