Republicans Control the House Until March 11 - After a three-week standoff, the House has started meeting regularly....more
House Organizes (Finally!) - After more than three weeks of Democrat members boycotting session to deny quorum and multiple lawsuits playing out in the Court system, the DFL and GOP leaders of the Minnesota House of...more
The 91st General Assembly reconvened at the Capitol for a full week of legislating. Last week, there were 144 new bill introductions between both chambers, and 90 bills passed out of subcommittee. Currently, 33 bills have...more
The Cozen Lens- • The Senate has historically portrayed itself as the adults in the room compared to the House. Senate Republican fissures, however, threaten this historical dichotomy. • House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA)...more
SPECIAL ELECTIONS - Act 310 (H.B. 907) provides that in even-numbered years a special election to present a question to the voters may be held on the third Tuesday in March provided that the special election occurs prior...more
It was a busy week in Raleigh as the House voted to override the Governor’s veto in a controversial vote. Both chambers also began work on redrawing legislative maps following a court order to do so. In local news,...more
Republican Brian Kemp declared victory last week in his bid to replace Governor Nathan Deal as Georgia’s 83rd governor. Kemp avoided a runoff against Democrat Stacey Abrams by securing 50.33 percent of the vote amid...more
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the 2017 November Budget and Economic Forecast. Projections show a deficit of $188 million for the current biennium, and a projected negative balance of $586 million for the...more
A lot has happened since the November 8th election in North Carolina. In the 28 days since the election: a federal court ruled that the General Assembly must redraw its districts by March 15th and hold a special election in...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Paul LePage Refuses to Swear In Senator-Elect Susan Deschambault - On Tuesday, March 29, a...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Legislature and Governor Reach Compromise to Pass Full Tax Conformity and Provide Additional...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. House District 19 Special Election - On November 3, 2015 the citizens of Sanford can take...more
Minimum Wage Hike for Airport Workers - On Monday, the Metropolitan Airports Commission backed a $10 an hour minimum wage for about 2,800 employees of airline subcontractors. Commission members voted 11-4 for...more
Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Legislative Leaders Discuss Legislative Goals with Pierce Atwood Clients - On March 2nd,...more