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The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: What the Senate-Passed NIL Bill Would Mean for College Athletics
John ZangCollege athletics has spent years playing under a stack of competing rulebooks—one written by the NCAA, others by conferences and institutions, and still others by state legislatures and federal courts. On September 28, 2026, the...
Pennsylvania’s Statewide Local Share Account Grant Program Opens September 1
Anne DudroOrganizations across Pennsylvania with capital, infrastructure, and equipment needs should begin preparing now for the next round of the Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) grant program, which opens September 1, 2026, and closes November 30,...
New U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods Take Effect as Trade Negotiations Collapse
Luc MontminyA new round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods took effect on August 22, 2026, adding another layer to an increasingly complex trade relationship between the United States and Canada after negotiations between the two...
Governor Shapiro’s Data Center Executive Order: What It Means for Pennsylvania
Ryan StevensOn August 18, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2026-05, a new Pennsylvania data center executive order addressing the growth of data center development across the Commonwealth. The order begins implementing the Governor’s Responsible...
The Kentucky Playbook: A Conversation on Legislating with Rep. Vanessa Grossl
Ryan StevensIn this insightful 2026 season-debut episode of the Back In Session podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara chat with Kentucky State Representative Vanessa Grossl about the career path that led her to the statehouse,...
States Scramble to Pass Legislation Targeting Nuanced AI in Education
statecapitallobbyistAs Artificial intelligence continues to evolve and skepticism about its use grows, state lawmakers across the country are preparing for its integration into public school systems. Growing disconcertion surrounding AI use in schools and students’...
2026 State Legislative Push to Regulate AI-Generated Campaign Advertisements
statecapitallobbyistAs artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape political campaigns, state lawmakers are moving to keep pace with its growing use in advertising. Back in January 2024, we covered the first wave of state action on...
New Jersey Data Center Regulations Take Shape: What the Sherrill Plan and Legislative Activity Mean
statecapitallobbyistGovernor Mikie Sherrill announced a comprehensive statewide plan on May 27 to address the growing impact of data centers on energy infrastructure, resource use, and local communities. The announcement positions New Jersey alongside Pennsylvania and...
Pennsylvania Data Center Standards Announced by Governor Shapiro: What the GRID Plan Means for Developers and Communities
statecapitallobbyistGovernor Josh Shapiro unveiled the full Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards on May 27, establishing Pennsylvania data center standards that will govern how the Commonwealth evaluates and supports large-scale data center projects going forward....
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