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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, September 11, 2025

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State Budget Deal “Close” But Elusive as Talks Drag Into Third Month- Lawmakers from both parties say a budget agreement is close but are offering few details, leaving state payments to schools and social services frozen...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, September 4, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Navigates SEPTA Crisis Amid Budget Stalemate - Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is caught between House Democrats and Senate Republicans as he tries to secure long-term funding for SEPTA, which has already cut service...more

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Texas Capitol Report: An Update on Special Session - August 22, 2025

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The Texas Legislature was back in full swing last week as the House restored quorum following the return of most Democratic members. With legislative business fully resumed, lawmakers made swift progress on a range of...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, August 14, 2025

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As Pennsylvania’s budget impasse nears seven weeks, state lawmakers remain deadlocked over a $47.6 billion budget proposal, raising concerns about broader impacts on public transit systems, education funding, and statewide...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/13)

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Pritzker Signs ‘Sonya Massey’s Bill’ Into Law, Requiring Stricter Background Checks for Police Hiring- “The new law requires law enforcement agencies across Illinois to review all aspects of a person’s background and...more

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New York Note: Client Spotlight, Federal Probe into New York AG, Hochul Defends Texas Democrats, Zak Malik Honored by City & State

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Roundabout Theatre Company has launched a comprehensive renovation of the Todd Haimes Theatre. Planned enhancements include expanding accessible seating and assisted listening technology, upgrading the digital marquee system,...more

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2025 California Legal Updates: What You Need to Know – Part Four

The California Public Records Act requires local agencies to make public records available for inspection, including posting them on their websites. AB 1637 does the following...more

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In That Case: Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP

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In the Public Interest is excited to continue its second annual miniseries examining notable decisions recently issued by the US Supreme Court. In this episode, co-host Felicia Ellsworth is joined by Deputy Director for the...more

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New York Note – Congressional Maps, Reparations Commission, NYC Power 100

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Last Wednesday, the New York State Legislature approved the proposed Congressional maps, and Governor Hochul signed the maps into law. The Assembly approved the maps 115-33, and the Senate approved the maps 45-17, with the...more

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New York Note – Congressional Maps, Comptroller M/WBE Report, NYS Budget Amendments

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IRC Approves New Congressional Maps- New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) voted to approve new congressional lines. Small changes have been made to a few upstate districts, but the congressional districts...more

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A Well-Informed Start to 2024: BBK’s Guidance for New Laws in California – Part Two

New Legislation Related to Redistricting, Public Works, Advertising, Fire Safety and Planning and Zoning - In Part Two of the New Law Guidance series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), we cover important new legislation...more

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New York Note – City Legislation, Redistricting, Willets Point, State Legislation

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Last Wednesday, the NYC Council convened their final Stated meeting of the year, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed several policing and criminal justice bills, including a ban...more

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Gold Dome Alert – Court Tosses Legislative Maps, Special Legislative Session Likely

Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled that several of Georgia’s Congressional, State Senate, and State House maps, adopted after the 2020 Census, violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - October 2023 #4

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KTS Strategies brings years of experience providing clients in a diverse range of industries with comprehensive policy and advocacy advice before federal, state, and local agencies. In North Carolina, we advise local...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - October 2023 #3

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The General Assembly returned to Raleigh briefly this week for a one-day round of committee meetings to discuss the newly proposed redistricting maps for the state's congressional and legislative maps. No votes were held, but...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - October 2023 #3

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KTS Strategies brings years of experience providing clients in a diverse range of industries with comprehensive policy and advocacy advice before federal, state, and local agencies. In North Carolina, we advise local...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Update - September 2023 #5

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KTS Strategies brings years of experience providing clients in a diverse range of industries with comprehensive policy and advocacy advice before federal, state, and local agencies. In North Carolina, we advise local...more

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New York Note – Congressional Lines, City Legislation, Teacher Contract

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Last Thursday, a midlevel New York court ordered the Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of new year’s 2024 elections, overturning a lower court’s decision. This represents a...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - June 2023 #2

This week Governor Roy Cooper signed into law two bills with sweeping implications. The first was HB346: Reorganization and Economic Development Act, which will allow North Carolina’s two hospital service corporations,...more

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New York Note: Chief Judge, Assembly Maps, Sustainability Plan, Budget Update

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Rowan Wilson Confirmed as Chief Judge- Judge Rowan Wilson was confirmed as Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals last Tuesday. Wilson is now the first Black judge to hold this position, and was approved by a...more

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Virginia 2023 Electoral Update

Redistricting Context This June’s primaries and conventions will mark the first time that Virginians cast their ballots in state legislative districts drawn based on the new bipartisan redistricting constitutional amendment...more

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North Carolina General Assembly Week in Review - January 2023 #3

The North Carolina General Assembly reconvened last week to formally begin the 2023-24 legislative session and swear in new members. There were no committee meetings or official business conducted this week. Lawmakers will...more

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New York Note: Assembly Maps, Mental Illness Plan, Health Commissioner Steps Down

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New Draft Assembly Map Released- New York State’s Independent Redistricting Commission has voted to move forward with a new draft Assembly map. There are several changes from the map that was used for this year’s elections....more

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The New York Note: NYC Redistricting, Relief Centers for Asylum Seekers, and Urban Agriculture Director

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NYC Redistricting Maps Rejected- Last Thursday, the New York City Districting Commission voted 8-7 against a new set of proposed City Council maps. The Commission voted no on a plan that would have extended a Staten Island...more

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Iowa 2022 Primary Wrap-Up

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Primaries were held in seven states across the nation on Tuesday, June 7, including here in Iowa. Primaries set the matchups for the fall general election....more

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