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Illinois Legislative News: August 17, 2026

Illinois Legislative News: August 17, 2026 Third Reading Consulting Group Throughout the summer, Gov. JB Pritzker has continued signing legislation approved during the 2026 regular session of the Illinois General Assembly. Below is a summary of several key measures...

MLC Insider Intelligence: August 14, 2026

MLC Insider Intelligence: August 14, 2026 Michigan Legislative Consultants Weekly Recap: The House and Senate are on their reduced summer schedule and didn’t hold session or committees this week. Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Picks Running Mate: Congressman John...

The Latest in Oklahoma: August 14, 2026

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is seeking a preliminary injunction to block construction of a proposed aluminum smelter in Inola while his lawsuit against the project continues.Drummond has raised concerns about the facility’s potential air pollution,...

Illinois Legislative News: August 10, 2026

Illinois Legislative News: August 10, 2026 Third Reading Consulting Group Chicago’s February 2027 municipal election cycle is underway. July 28 marked the first day candidates were permitted to begin collecting signatures for nominating petitions under a new timeline...

The Latest in Oklahoma: August 7, 2026

Gov. Kevin Stitt has appointed Oklahoma State Superintendent Lindel Fields to serve as Secretary of Education for the remainder of his term, giving Fields dual roles in state education leadership. Fields was appointed State Superintendent last fall following Ryan...

MLC Insider Intelligence: August 7, 2026

MLC Insider Intelligence: August 7, 2026 Michigan Legislative Consultants How a Teen Passion Became a Career: Since MLC lobbyist Amber Chandler was a teenager on the precipice of college, she knew she wanted to be a lobbyist. That interest led to political summer...

MLC Special Update – Primary Election Held in Michigan

MLC Special Update - Primary Election Held in Michigan Michigan Legislative Consultants Yesterday, Michigan residents voted in primary elections for a number of key races. This is a massive election year in the state, with the seats of governor, attorney general, and...

Illinois Legislative News: August 3, 2026

Illinois Legislative News: August 3, 2026 Third Reading Consulting Group The 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Legislative Summit took place at McCormick Place in Chicago from July 27 through July 29 with Illinois House Assistant Majority Leader...

The Latest in Oklahoma: July 31, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy is considering Oklahoma as one of five states for a proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, which would support activities such as nuclear fuel fabrication, recycling, waste disposal, and advanced reactor development. State leaders...

MLC Insider Intelligence: July 31, 2026

MLC Insider Intelligence: July 31, 2026 Michigan Legislative Consultants Weekly Recap: The House and Senate are on their reduced summer schedule and didn’t hold session or committees this week. Primary Election Next Week: On Tuesday, Michigan voters will cast their...