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Colorado Braces for Medicaid Changes

With the signature of President Trump’s marquee domestic policy bill—H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—the federal approach to the Medicaid program is poised to change significantly. How Colorado’s political leaders treat...more

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Action on New York consent to payment law unlikely before 2026

NY Public Health Law (PHL) § 18-c, regarding consent for payment of certain medical services, was enacted as part of the 2025 New York State budget. As drafted, it requires patient consent to payment for treatment costs. The...more

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2025 Summer Interim Update – New Laws Effective July 1

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The 2025 Legislative Session adjourned on May 15, and over the next 30 days, the Governor took final action on bills, concluding her work on June 11. Now the majority of new laws take effect today, July 1, 2025....more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, June 30, 2025

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Legislators to Miss Budget Deadline Again Amid $5.5B Gap, Policy Disputes -For the fourth consecutive year, Pennsylvania lawmakers have missed the June 30 budget deadline as negotiations stall over how to close a projected...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Pass New Helene Recovery and Other Bills; Budget Discussions Continue; Senate Confirms...

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Legislators left Raleigh on Thursday after a flurry of activity and adoption of many bills. They did not reach agreement on a new two-year budget (S 257) and may continue work on it and other spending bills when they return...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, June 16, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Urges Moral Clarity After Minnesota Lawmaker’s Assassination - Following the politically motivated killing of Minnesota House Leader Melissa Hortman and the shooting of state Senator John Hoffman, Pennsylvania...more

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Senate Bill 607 and Potential Sweeping Changes to CEQA

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This year, over fifty bills were introduced in the Legislature that directly addressed a CEQA issue. Many died in committee, or failed to make it out of their respective houses. The vast majority of those that advanced sought...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/9)

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Ethics legislation stalls in Springfield as Senate president tries ‘brazen’ move that would have helped his election case - “In the closing hours of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, Senate President Don Harmon...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, June 5, 2025

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GOP Lawmakers, Urging Fiscal Restraint, Push for $47.9B Budget - At a conference hosted by Pennsylvanian Republican legislators and Americans for Prosperity Pennsylvania, the GOP hardliners accused Governor Josh Shapiro (D)...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/4)

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With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector - “Heading into the end of the legislative session, consumer advocates, renewable energy industry groups and environmental advocates...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/2)

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Illinois Democrats pass budget in final minutes with sports betting tax hike- “Illinois lawmakers approved a $55.2 billion state budget package minutes ahead of a key constitutional deadline Saturday night, relying on tax...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (5/28)

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Big issues for Illinois legislative session’s final week include public transit, pension reform and Bears - “Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session this week looking for ways to close a...more

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Legislative Top 5 - May 2025 #4

The Minnesota Legislature adjourned the 2025 Regular Session on Monday night, but a special session looms on the horizon as legislators failed to pass a complete budget. Despite meeting through the weekend and on Monday,...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (5/19)

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As IL GOP slams possible tax hikes, Pritzker says ‘funding is there’ for budget - “When legislators return to the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, they’ll have just 11 days before the deadline to pass an annual plan on...more

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Senator Wiener and Assembly Member Wicks Applaud Governor Newsom’s Support of Their CEQA Reform Bills

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On May 14, 2025, Senator Scott Wiener issued a press release stating that, on that morning, “Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he supports the strongest ever reforms of [CEQA],” referring to Newsom’s proposal to include in...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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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (5/14)

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Pritzker budget team slashes state's revenue forecast by $536 million - “The governor’s budget office now expects about $500 million less in revenue for the coming fiscal year, which will make it more challenging for the...more

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Marijuana Legalization Cut From Wisconsin Governor’s Proposed Budget

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers took another swing at legalizing cannabis in his proposed 2025-27 budget and struck out. On May 8, 2025, the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee eliminated marijuana legalization from...more

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Iowa 2025 Legislative Session – Week 17

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Last week was the first week beyond the scheduled 110th day of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session, and legislators made significant strides toward adjournment. On Thursday, the chambers released a joint budget agreement; with...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Legislators Consider Bills Before Crossover Deadline, Budget Work Continues

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Legislators considered dozens of bills over the last two weeks as they faced the “crossover” deadline of May 8. Under legislative rules, bills other than tax and appropriations bills must pass one chamber by that date to...more

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Legislative Top 5 – May 2025 #2

With the end of the 2025 legislative session fast approaching, legislators are working to approve the omnibus finance bills necessary to implement a FY 2026-2027 Biennial Budget. Legislative leaders and the Governor continue...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, May 8, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Proposes Doubling Agricultural Innovation Grant Funding -Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is proposing increasing Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Innovation Grant program funding to $23 million to support new technologies...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, May 5, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Fights to Restore Funding for PA Farmers, Food Banks - Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is challenging the Trump administration’s cancellation of a program that funds Pennsylvania farmers supplying food banks, arguing...more

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Iowa 2025 Legislative Session – Week 16

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Last week marked the scheduled 110th day of the 2025 Iowa Legislative Session, the last scheduled day. Legislators must now work to pass an annual budget, but disagreements between the chambers on major policy items as well...more

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Legislative Top 5 – May 2025

State of Affairs - With the constitutionally-mandated end of session just over two weeks away (Monday, May 19), much work remains to be done in order to pass a two-year budget. The first conference committee appointments...more

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