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Colorado Governor Convenes Special Legislative Session

This morning, Gov. Jared Polis issued Executive Order D 2025 009, convening the Colorado General Assembly in an extraordinary legislative session to begin on Aug. 21, 2025. The governor has this power under Article IV,...more

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Washington State Budget Triggers Higher Business, Capital Gains and Estate Taxes in 2025

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Thanks to three primary revenue bills that were signed into law earlier this year, taxes are going up in the state of Washington, in particular for large service businesses, estates and individuals earning capital gains. ...more

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New Jersey Modifies Mansion Tax on Sales of Real Property

The New Jersey state legislature has passed new legislation, as part of the State’s 2026 fiscal year budget, that directly and significantly impacts sellers and buyers of real property in New Jersey. Previously, a 1% fee...more

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Broad Street Brief Special Edition: Council Approves FY26 City Budget

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On the evening of Thursday, June 5, the Philadelphia City Council granted preliminary approval to several bills related to Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.8 billion FY26 City Budget with minimal changes to the initial proposal,...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: House Passes Budget and New Helene Recovery Bill, Senate Confirms DIT Secretary

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House Passes Budget Bill - The NC House on Thursday passed the biennial budget bill (S 257) by a vote of 86 to 20. The vote was bipartisan with 25 Democrats joining 61 Republicans in supporting the bill. This action...more

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Iowa General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die

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The first session of the 91st General Assembly of Iowa adjourned sine die just after 6 a.m. on May 15 after a full night of caucuses and debate. Slated for 110 days, the legislature extended 13 days beyond May 2 after...more

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Legislative Top 5 - May 2026 #3

Governor and Legislative Leaders Agree to Budget Targets - On Thursday of this week, the Governor and legislative leaders announced that they had reached agreement on budget targets, a copy of which can be found...more

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Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Eleven

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Birmingham Water Works - On Thursday, the House passed legislation, sponsored by Senator Dan Roberts and Representative Jim Carns, to reform the composition and functionality of the Birmingham Water Works Board. The bill...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Senate Approves Budget Bill and Confirms Two More Secretaries

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Senate Budget bill - The North Carolina Senate on Thursday approved its version of the 2025 Appropriations Act by a vote of 30 to 15. Four Democrats joined twenty-six Republicans in supporting the bill. Fourteen Democrats...more

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The Dome Report: Final Review of the 2025 Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature

The 2025 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature concluded at midnight on April 12. As the dust settled, it became clear that Governor Patrick Morrisey was able to get the majority of his agenda enacted into law,...more

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Iowa 2025 Legislative Session – Week 13

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Governor Reynolds not seeking reelection - In a video published on Friday, April 11, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that she will not seek reelection in 2026. In the post, Governor Reynolds cited her desire to be with...more

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Iowa 2025 Legislative Session – Week 11

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Legislators continued to work hard in Week 11 of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session as the second funnel deadline rapidly approaches. This week featured long caucus meetings followed by floor debate, and the long-awaited...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 26 - March 2025

March came in like a lion on Monday as the Georgia General Assembly began its blitz toward Crossover Day on Thursday. With over 80 measures slated for hearing in House and Senate committees, state senators began their...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 22 - February 2025

Lawmakers and lobbyists watching the Georgia State Senate on Monday saw a lot of green and red, but it wasn’t exactly Christmas. While some state agencies and contractors stand to see a few extra greenbacks in the Senate...more

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Legislative Top 5 - February 2025 #3

Busy Week at the Capitol - After a turbulent January and early February, activities at the Legislature returned to normal this past week. The halls of the Capitol were filled with people from all over Minnesota as numerous...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, February 13, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Sues Trump Admin. Over $2B Federal Funding Freeze -Governor Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly withholding over $2 billion in federal funds from Pennsylvania, despite...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 16 - February 2025

Wednesday was a rainy day outside the Georgia State Capitol, but the inside of the building was brightened considerably by a few glowing golden retrievers trotting through the halls. Several pups from Children’s Healthcare of...more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 5 - January 2025

As the world reacted to the shove heard round the world, the General Assembly kept a low profile on Friday. Convening an hour earlier than the Senate, the House gaveled in and out before senators even made it to their desks....more

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Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 4 - January 2025

Evoking Georgians’ soft spot for the All-Star Special, Governor Brian Kemp promoted tort reform as necessary to protect Georgia businesses like Waffle House from being smothered by insurance and litigation costs during his...more

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Ohio Budget Bill highlighted by substantial tax cuts and expanded tax credits, continuing Ohio’s vision of becoming more tax...

Ohio’s Biennial Budget Bill (H.B. 33) was signed into law by Governor DeWine on July 4, 2023. The Bill focused on investments to boost Ohio economic development, education, and healthcare, but also included significant cuts...more

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Iowa General Assembly – Legislative Session Week 15

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Week 15 was very busy at the Capitol, with bills and amendments flying back and forth between the chambers. The headline was the Senate debate Monday night, which lasted until 4:50 am the following morning. The coffee...more

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Iowa General Assembly – Legislative Session Week 14

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Signs of spring are all around the Capitol this week: the grass is green, the Tulip Courts have graced the presence of the Capitol, and doors in the basement of the Capitol have been propped open allowing for warm fresh air...more

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Iowa General Assembly – Legislative Session Week 7

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The theme of this session seems to be Wednesday/Thursday winter weather. Yet again winter weather hit Wednesday and remained icy into Thursday. Legislators have been bundling up to get to the Capitol to work on session...more

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South Carolina Passes Targeted Tax Reform Legislation

The South Carolina General Assembly passed tax reform legislation providing targeted relief to individuals and to manufacturers, including (i) a one-time rebate of up to $700 in 2021 taxes for individuals; (ii) cuts to the...more

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Iowa 2022 Legislative Session – Week 13

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Week 13 closes and uncertainty increases about the end of the 2022 legislative session. Initially, leadership forecasted an early adjournment. Hopes of adjournment by Easter continues to fade. Optimistic but realistic,...more

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