November 9, 2022 •
Georgia Governor Kemp Reelected
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has won his bid for reelection. Kemp defeated his Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams. Kemp won by a wide margin, winning 53.4% of the vote while Abrams won 45.8%.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has won his bid for reelection.
Kemp defeated his Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams.
Kemp won by a wide margin, winning 53.4% of the vote while Abrams won 45.8%.
November 9, 2022 •
First Member of Generation Z Elected To the United States Congress
Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost has won the seat for Florida’s 10th Congressional District. Frost becomes the first member of Generation Z to serve in the United States Congress. Frost defeated his Republican opponent Calvin Wimbish and will succeed the current […]
Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost has won the seat for Florida’s 10th Congressional District.
Frost becomes the first member of Generation Z to serve in the United States Congress.
Frost defeated his Republican opponent Calvin Wimbish and will succeed the current Democratic Representative Val Demings.
November 9, 2022 •
Alabama Governor’s Race Has Been Decided
Alabama incumbent Governor Kay Ivey has won reelection in Alabama. Ivey defeated her Democratic Opponent Yolanda Flowers. Gov. Ivey will now serve her second four-year term.
Alabama incumbent Governor Kay Ivey has won reelection in Alabama.
Ivey defeated her Democratic Opponent Yolanda Flowers.
Gov. Ivey will now serve her second four-year term.
November 9, 2022 •
Alabama Ballot Measure Four Passes
Alabama voters passed all 10 ballot measures, including ballot measure four. Ballot measure four requires any bill passed by the state legislature during an election year, which affects how a general election is held, to take effect at least six […]
Alabama voters passed all 10 ballot measures, including ballot measure four.
Ballot measure four requires any bill passed by the state legislature during an election year, which affects how a general election is held, to take effect at least six months before the general election.
November 1, 2022 •
Governor Calls For Special Session
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves called a special session to be held to address a possible $2.5 billion business investment. The session will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, with the expectation it will adjourn at the end of […]
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves called a special session to be held to address a possible $2.5 billion business investment.
The session will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, with the expectation it will adjourn at the end of the day.
October 31, 2022 •
Special Election Set for Vacant Mississippi House Seat
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves called a special election to be held to replace House District 23 Rep. Jim Beckett. House District 23 covers portions of Grenada, Calhoun, Lafayette, and Webster counties. The seat became vacant when Beckett resigned to become […]
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves called a special election to be held to replace House District 23 Rep. Jim Beckett.
House District 23 covers portions of Grenada, Calhoun, Lafayette, and Webster counties.
The seat became vacant when Beckett resigned to become the director of the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff.
The special election will be held on January 10, 2023.
October 26, 2022 •
Governor DeSantis Announces Upcoming Special Session
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to call another special session to address the property insurance industry. The governor is working with lawmakers to schedule the upcoming session. While no confirmed date has been announced, DeSantis indicated lawmakers could convene […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to call another special session to address the property insurance industry.
The governor is working with lawmakers to schedule the upcoming session.
While no confirmed date has been announced, DeSantis indicated lawmakers could convene sometime after the November 8 election and before the end of the year.
October 17, 2022 •
State Representative Wayne Howard Died
Georgia State Rep. Henry “Wayne” Howard died on October 13. Howard represented the 124th District, which covers portions of Augusta-Richmond County. He was running unopposed in next month’s midterm election after also running unopposed in the Democratic primary. A special election […]
Georgia State Rep. Henry “Wayne” Howard died on October 13. Howard represented the 124th District, which covers portions of Augusta-Richmond County.
He was running unopposed in next month’s midterm election after also running unopposed in the Democratic primary.
A special election to fill the seat will be held on December 20, 2022.
October 4, 2022 •
Florida Congressman Resigns
Democrat U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch has submitted his resignation, which became effective September 30. Deutch was first elected to Congress in 2010, representing northern Broward County and southern Palm Beach County in what is now Florida’s 23rd Congressional District. Deutch is leaving to join […]
Democrat U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch has submitted his resignation, which became effective September 30.
Deutch was first elected to Congress in 2010, representing northern Broward County and southern Palm Beach County in what is now Florida’s 23rd Congressional District.
Deutch is leaving to join the American Jewish Committee where he will become the new CEO.
The district will be without a representative until a winner of the November election replaces him in January.
September 12, 2022 •
Tallahassee City Commission Approves Changes To Lobbyist Regulations
The Tallahassee City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 22-O-20 and Resolution 22-R-22, amending certain lobbying provisions. Ordinance No. 22-O-20 repeals the requirement of quarterly compensation reports and requires lobbyists to register individually rather than by firm. Resolution 22-R-22 raises the registration […]
The Tallahassee City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 22-O-20 and Resolution 22-R-22, amending certain lobbying provisions.
Ordinance No. 22-O-20 repeals the requirement of quarterly compensation reports and requires lobbyists to register individually rather than by firm.
Resolution 22-R-22 raises the registration fee from $25 to $500. The changes are effective December 31.
September 7, 2022 •
Virginia Special Election To Be Held January 2023
Virginia State Delegate Mark Keam resigned from his seat on Tuesday after representing House District 35 for over a decade. Keam will now join the Department of Commerce and the Office of National Travel and Tourism in the International Trade […]
Virginia State Delegate Mark Keam resigned from his seat on Tuesday after representing House District 35 for over a decade.
Keam will now join the Department of Commerce and the Office of National Travel and Tourism in the International Trade Administration.
Speaker of the House Todd Gilbert announced a special election will be held on January 10, 2023, just one day before the General Assembly starts its 2023 session.
July 18, 2022 •
Commission To Move Forward With Changes to Lobbying Ordinance
The Tallahassee Commission on Ethics introduced an ordinance to change lobbying rules including a repeal of quarterly compensation reporting and a requirement for lobbyists to begin registering individually rather than by firm. The commission also adopted a 10-year ban on […]
The Tallahassee Commission on Ethics introduced an ordinance to change lobbying rules including a repeal of quarterly compensation reporting and a requirement for lobbyists to begin registering individually rather than by firm.
The commission also adopted a 10-year ban on lobbying for certain felons and a fee resolution raising the current registration fee from $25 to $500.
Ordinance 22-O-20 is scheduled for a second reading and public hearing on September 7.
If passed, the new rules will become effective January 1, 2023.
June 20, 2022 •
Federal Judge Blocks Florida Law Limiting Contributions for Ballot Initiatives
A federal judge rejected a Florida law limiting contributions to political committees that support ballot initiatives. U.S. District Judge Winsor has issued a permanent injunction against Senate Bill 1890 and House Bill 921. These bills placed a $3,000 contribution limit […]
A federal judge rejected a Florida law limiting contributions to political committees that support ballot initiatives.
U.S. District Judge Winsor has issued a permanent injunction against Senate Bill 1890 and House Bill 921.
These bills placed a $3,000 contribution limit on donors to political committees sponsoring or opposing ballot initiatives.
Senate Bill 1890 was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2021, and House Bill 921’s effective date was July 1, 2022, but neither bill will take effect following the ruling.
June 15, 2022 •
Contribution Disclosure Rules Expanded for Lobbyist Employers
Maryland Lawmakers passed a bill late in the session to require lobbyist employers to file contribution disclosure statements even if no contributions were made. Senate Bill 15 became law when Gov. Larry Hogan declined to veto the bill within 30 […]
Maryland Lawmakers passed a bill late in the session to require lobbyist employers to file contribution disclosure statements even if no contributions were made.
Senate Bill 15 became law when Gov. Larry Hogan declined to veto the bill within 30 days.
Any lobbyist employer who pays at least $500 to one or more lobbyists must file the report on May 31 and November 30.
Previously, the report was due only if applicable contributions were made in the reporting period of $500 or more.
The new law raises penalties for violations from $1,000 to $25,000 and establishes three-year record keeping requirements. Senate bill 15 is effective July 1.
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