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New York Lobbyists and Their Clients to Face Higher Regulatory Fees and New Training Deadlines

After a protracted negotiation process and the adoption of more than a dozen budget extender bills, the New York State Legislature began passing the 2026-2027 Executive Budget on M...

Lawmakers introduce bills to update Delaware election laws

Delaware election laws could be further modernized under three bills up for consideration in the General Assembly.

Forthcoming Maryland Laws Target Employer Practices and Labor Rights

In its 2026 session, the Maryland General Assembly passed several significant pieces of legislation that, if enacted, will impact private employers in Maryland, including one that...

N.Y. GOP lawmakers introduce bill in response to state board denying Bruce Blakeman public campaign matching funds

Lawmakers say the board added a joint filing requirement but never notified the candidates of the change.

Lessons for New York Candidates and Committees from the DSA Decision

Campaigns and political committees in New York should take note of a recent decision by the Appellate Division, Third Department, reversing a civil penalty imposed by the New York...

Election law changes headed to Iowa governor

Election law changes headed to Iowa governor

Election law changes headed to Iowa governor

Election law changes headed to Iowa governor

Judicial Retention Elections in North Carolina

A colleague recently came into my office carrying Volume 3 of the General Statutes of North Carolina Annotated by Lexis Nexis (what we attorneys call “the green book”) with a […] R...

US State Law Roundup - April 29, 2026

State and local legislatures were active throughout the first quarter of 2026 in passing employment laws and ordinances concerning topics such as youth employment, workplace electr...

UPDATE—Texas Senate Bill 17

Recent Developments In March 2026, the Texas Attorney General issued a press release and proposed rules to implement and enforce SB 17, providing our first substantive insight into...

Supreme Court race could shape election law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race between Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar could shape election law, voting rules and legal battles through 2028 and beyond. The post Supreme Court race...

Election law changes could bring long lines, state attorney general investigates bribery allegations, Senate halts dedic...

Will Hawaiʻi Voters Once Again See Long Lines On Election Day? Voters may be forced to wait in line this election season after the death of legislation that would have funded more...

What’s next after Supreme Court of Virginia’s redistricting decision? 

The Supreme Court of Virginia invalidated a constitutional amendment on redistricting, ruling the General Assembly violated the state constitution's election definition. The post W...

New York poised to enter redistricting war following Supreme Court ruling

A constitutional amendment must be passed by two consecutive, separately elected Legislatures and then sent to voters.

Florida SAVE Act Makes Major Election Integrity Reforms

The Florida SAVE Act makes major election integrity reforms while enhancing security and enforcement efforts.  The post Florida SAVE Act Makes Major Election Integrity Reforms appe...

Law to introduce ballot papers notified

Old North State Report – April 24, 2026

Upcoming Events April 27 Thinkers Lunch featuring Carter Wrenn and Gary Pearce / Insights and Observations on the State's Current Political Landscape May 6 North Carolina Chambe...

Virginia Circuit Court Rules Redistricting Vote Unconstitutional

by Mariane Angela at CDN - A Virginia circuit court in Tazewell County issued a ruling Wednesday that strikes down a series of election-related laws, handing a major legal defeat...

IEBC yapendekeza mabadiliko kadhaa ya kisheria uchaguzi wa 2027 ukikaribia

TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka Nchini (IEBC) sasa inapendekeza mabadiliko chungu nzima ya kisheria ambazo wanataka yapitishwe kabla ya Septemba kuimarisha maandalizi na uwazi kati...

Missouri Legislature sends elections bill to Governor Kehoe

Legislation making changes to Missouri elections is on its way to Gov. Mike Kehoe. On Tuesday, the Missouri House passed House Bill 1871 by a 101-47 vote to give it final approval....

Compliance Notes - Vol. 7, Issue 10

RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance Hawaii: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2471, now Act 011, into law on...

Sweeping elections bill awaits Missouri Senate debate

With three weeks left to go in the Missouri legislative session, a wide-ranging elections bill is waiting in line to come up for Senate debate. The legislation is designed to ease...

SAVE Act: Election Control for Me, Not for Thee