Welcome to the Weekly Recap! Here you can find the latest news and updates on state and government legislature and lobbying.

Welcome to the Weekly Recap! Here you can find the latest news and updates on what is happening each week in different state capitols and large municipalities. Our articles provide comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in the field, from the latest bills to the newest lobbying efforts.

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    This week, legislation related to marijuana and psychedelic drug regulation gained traction in Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Virginia. Additionally, Pennsylvania's state House has a new definition for what constitutes a "majority," and bills related to [...]

  • Municipal Recap
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    City governments and officials across the country were busy last week working on various types of legislation and ordinances. Notable issues covered below include Boston’s new climate-friendly state building code, Baltimore’s record education budget, and [...]

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    Around the country, lawmakers and governors took action this week on various issues including penalties for fentanyl possession, social media oversight, increasing starting teacher salaries. Meanwhile, Louisiana is gearing up for its 2023 legislative session [...]

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    This week, measures pertaining to gun ownership and purchases were passed in Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Washington. Additionally, bills expanding healthcare access or provisions gained traction in Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and North Carolina. Arkansas Governor [...]

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    Photo credit: iStock.com/artisticco City governments and officials across the country were busy last week working on various types of legislation and ordinances. Notable issues covered below include Austin discussing moving power lines underground, Boston looking [...]

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    This week, several states have moved forward with bills that would increase minimum prison sentences for fentanyl distribution, and for drug distribution that results in the overdose and death of a user. Additionally, New York's [...]

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    There was a flurry of legislative action this week across the United States. Bills expanding government investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare were considered this week in Alabama, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Oregon. [...]

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    Governors and lawmakers across the country were busy this week on a myriad of issues. Notably, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed a universal licensing bill, Montana lawmakers are advancing a proposal to TikTok from [...]

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    This week, legislative trends included measures to cut taxes on grocery and food products, legalization of marijuana and some controlled substances, and the passage of bills banning gender-affirming care. Additionally, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis [...]

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    This week, lawmakers around the country continued to legislate on various issues ranging from reinstating voting rights for felons to liquor law changes, automated speed enforcement, firearm restrictions, gender-affirming care, and more. Alabama Alabama’s [...]