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The Latest in Oklahoma: October 29, 2023

The latest Oklahoma legislative news from NASL member firm A&A advocates: The Oklahoma Tax Commission has approved emergency rules to implement the state’s new school choice tax credits. The approval was unanimous and is awaiting final approval by Gov. Kevin...

Illinois Legislative News: October 23, 2023

Third Reading Consulting Group shares the latest legislative news from Illinois below: Veto Session Preview Next week, the Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield for a two-week fall veto session. The first week will take place from October 24 to 26....

Louisiana Capitol View: from Haynie and Associates

October 2023 In the October 14th Primary Election, with a modest statewide turnout of 35.8%, AG Jeff Landry secured his position as the next Governor of Louisiana. With an impressive 52% of the vote, he emerged victorious among a field of 14 other candidates. Most...

Illinois Legislative News: October 9, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly will likely consider pension reform legislation in 2024. The House Personnel and Pensions Committee has held a series of subject matter hearings throughout the summer and fall to hear from various stakeholders. Tier 2 benefits will need...

The Latest in Oklahoma: October 6, 2023

More Oklahoma students could eat free meals in their school cafeteria with a new expansion of federal reimbursements for child nutrition costs through a program called Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which offers federal reimbursements to cover a portion of...

Member Spotlight: Tim Ward, Michigan Legislative Consultants

Tim Ward is a well-known and respected figure at the Michigan State Capitol, and rightly so. As president of Michigan Legislative Consultants (MLC), he helps clients tackle complex legislative issues with strategic thinking, professionalism, and an unmatched work...

Illinois Legislative News: October 2, 2023

Please see below for the latest legislative news from NASL member Third Reading Consulting Group: On Tuesday, House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) filed legislation allowing legislative staff to form a union and engage in collective bargaining. The bill, titled the...

The Latest in Oklahoma: September 29, 2023

Members of the State Board of Education approved their annual budget request to the Oklahoma Legislature on Thursday. Although board members were presented numbers as a $47.1 million “net decrease,” several funding increases totaling $112.9 million were actually part...

Illinois Legislative News – September 25, 2023

Each week, NASL member Third Reading Consulting Group sends an email to clients detailing the latest legislative news. Check out the most recent edition below and stay tuned for future updates. On Monday, Illinois became the first state to end cash bail as a condition...