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AAHOA Brings Hotel Owners to Capitol Hill to Advance Key Hospitality Priorities

AAHOA members held hundreds of Capitol Hill meetings during their 2026 National Leadership Advocacy Conference, pushing for expanded SBA loan limits, franchise protections, and cre...

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act - What You Need to Know

AAHOA Holds National Leadership and Advocacy Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAHOA members held hundreds of meetings with members of Congress and their staff during its 2026 National Leadership & Advocacy Conference. The September 15–16...

IPC Expands Advocacy Efforts

Independent Pharmacy Cooperative strengthens its national government relations team with experienced policy leaders to advance PBM reform, fair reimbursement, rural healthcare acce...

Why Advocacy Matters More Than Ever for Business Events

We are just weeks away from the midterm elections, and government policy is top of mind for business professionals across the country. For those of us in the exhibitions and […] Th...

2026 State Attorneys General Election Report

Let’s Talk Real Estate 2026 Summer Highlights

Illinois REALTORS® have been sitting down this summer with members of Congress for “Let’s Talk Real Estate” meetings—connecting face-to-face, talking issues and making sure the ind...

Princeton Public Affairs Group tops NJBIZ lobbying firm rankings

In the latest list of New Jersey lobbying firms ranked by revenue, Princeton Public Affairs Group again takes the top spot with $10.8 million in receipts. The post Princeton Public...

New Jersey American Water names new leaders to government affairs team

New Jersey American Water, the largest regulated water utility in the state, announced Sept. 23 two leadership appointments within its government affairs team. Fred DeAndrea joined...

Preparing for a Potential Shift in Congressional Oversight: What Companies Need to Know Ahead of 2027

NAHB Invests $47K in State and Local Advocacy Efforts

During the Fall Leadership Meeting in Detroit, the State and Local Government Affairs Committee approved $47,000 through the State and Local Issues Fund to help HBAs reduce barrier...

Limiting Development ‘Impacts’ in Round Lake

In Round Lake, early engagement gave Illinois REALTORS® Governmental Affairs Director (GAD) Michael Dobrow an opportunity to influence the village’s review of its impact fee struct...

Bipartisan optical lab choice, contracting reform bill gains support as Congress looks to halt vision plan abuses

Strong presence of AOA doctors on Capitol Hill and alliances with patient advocacy groups referenced in hearing on urgent physician concerns.

Congress Introduces Federal Corporate Practice of Medicine Legislation

On September 16, 2026, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with Representatives Val Hoyle (D-OR), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez...

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NAHB Provides Agency Official Inside Look to Inform Changes to Stormwater Permitting

NAHB members and staff provided a tour of several residential subdivisions in Northern Virginia to an official from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocac...

House Subcommittee Advances Broadband Bills

Lawmakers are still working with stakeholders and the FCC to refine a bill on streamlining satellite licensing

Oak Park Housing Task Force Kicks Off with REALTORS® at the Table

As a member of the Housing Advisory Task Force, Local Governmental Affairs Director Michael Bailey is putting the Illinois Housing Supply Accelerator Program at the forefront of co...

Grants Officer, US Programs

Grants Officer, US Programs SCharles@afsc.org Tue, 09/01/2026 - 09:12 Functioning as part of a team, the Grants Officer, U.S. Programs serves as a frontline fundraise...

AHLA and Travel Organizations Issue Statement on House Passage of Senate Funding Measure

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following House passage of the Senate funding measure to keep the federal government open, leaders from the U.S. Travel Association, Airlines for America, and the...

Fragrance Creators Association Names Ivanna Yang Vice President, Government Affairs

Veteran advocate across biotechnology, sustainability, and consumer products joins the national voice of fragrance as Washington redraws chemicals, trade, and innovation policy

TIA takes top industry issues to Capitol Hill

Cargo theft was a leading concern as third-party logistics professionals gathered in Washington to urge lawmakers to address a range of industry challenges.

Trump promotes legislative affairs aide Katie Bailey to lead office that interfaces with Congress

President Trump is promoting legislative affairs aide Katie Bailey to lead the White House office that coordinates with Congress on the Republican agenda.

HHS Assistant Secretary to Testify on Hobbs’ Administration’s Delinquent Audit