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Becker Kicks off Women’s History Month by Celebrating Women of Color in Florida Politics

03.02.2020
José Keichi FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonLaToya Sheals

Tallahassee, FL – March 2, 2020 – Becker hosted its inaugural “Celebrating Women of Color in Florida Politics” event February 19, 2020 at restaurant Table 23 in Tallahassee. Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson led the event, which served as a celebratory kickoff to Women’s History Month taking place in March. The networking […]

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

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of March 2, 2020

03.02.2020
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

The House The House returns to session Monday evening. Following confirmed reports of the first U.S. death related to the coronavirus, the House is expected to vote this week on an emergency funding measure to provide $7 billion in funds to combat the disease. In addition to those focusing on […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Legislative Update: Week 7 (February 24-28)

03.02.2020
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

Headlines E-Verify: This week a House committee decides to advance legislation that requires Florida businesses to verify employment eligibility for workers.  HB 1265 by Representative Cord Byrd passed favorably in the Commerce Committee in a 15-8 vote.  This bill would require either use of the federal E-Verify database or, in […]

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