Samuel Wilkinson, Author at State and Federal Communications

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. called for a special session beginning July 31. The session will consider three critical legislative proposals aimed at restoring fiscal discipline, promoting fairness, and strengthening public confidence in government. The bills will be focused on health […]

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July 10, 2025  •  

Alabama to Hold Special Election

Gov. Ivey has called for a special election in House District 13 to replace former Rep. Matt Woods. Woods resigned his seat when he was elected to the Alabama Senate. The special primary election is set for September 30, with […]

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Hillsborough County is to hold a special election for the District 5 seat on the Tampa city council. The election was called to replace former city councilor Gwendolyn Henderson who passed away. The election will be held on September 9. […]

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June 18, 2025  •  

Florida Adjourns Sine Die

Florida adjourned sine die June 16 making it one of the longest sessions in the state’s history. The bills that were passed included budget bills, the General Appropriations Act, and an annual tax package. The budget bills were the most […]

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June 17, 2025  •  

Alabama to Hold Special Election

Gov. Ivey has called for a special election in House District 63 to replace former Rep. Cynthia Almond. Rep. Almond resigned her seat when she was appointed as the president of the Public Service Commission. The primary election date is […]

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June 13, 2025  •  

Louisiana Adjourns Sine Die

Louisiana adjourned sine die June 12. One bill sent to the governor increases the gift limit for public servants to $200 and allows public servants to accept invitations to charitable informational events. If signed it will take effect immediately. Other […]

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June 5, 2025  •  

Georgia to Hold Special Election

Gov. Brian Kemp has called for a special election in Senate District 21 to replace former Sen. Brandon Beach. He resigned from his seat after he was appointed U.S. treasurer by President Trump. The election is set for August 26 […]

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Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for a special election in U.S. House District 11 to replace Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, who passed away on May 21. The election will be held on September 9. Do you know if your activities are defined as lobbying? We […]

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The governor signed Senate Bill 199, which will remove the requirement for legislative lobbyists to submit semi-monthly reports while the General Assembly is in session. Instead, lobbyists will be required to submit a single report due on the fifth of […]

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The Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die May 14 amid a lengthy filibuster. Lawmakers were unable to pass a number of bills due to friction across the aisle. One of the few bills to make it to the governor and singed […]

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May 12, 2025  •  

South Carolina Adjourns Sine Die

The South Carolina Legislature adjourned sine die on May 8. This was the first year of the two-year legislative session and only 81 bills were sent to the governor. Any bills still alive will be carried over to the 2026 […]

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The Arkansas Legislature adjourned sine die on May 5. Several campaign finance bills were passed during this session. Contribution limits were reset to a base of $2,000, and emergency filing of paper campaign finance reports has also been approved. Additionally, […]

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Lawmakers adjourned sine die April 22, a day earlier than expected. Several political spending bills did not make it out of committee, including a foreign principal bill requiring additional reporting from lobbyists and a campaign finance bill empowering the Registry […]

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April 22, 2025  •  

Miami to Hold Special Election

The Miami City Commission announced the date for a special election following the death of Commissioner Manolo Reyes. The date of the District 4 election has been set for June 3. The winner of the election will serve the rest […]

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