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The Latest in Oklahoma: April 24, 2026

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed several priority bills into law ahead of key legislative deadlines, including a major education measure known as the Strong Readers Act. The law invests $26 million into literacy programs, including third-grade retention and...

MLC Insider Intelligence: April 24, 2026

MLC Insider Intelligence: April 24, 2026 Michigan Legislative Consultants Weekly Recap: The House and Senate held session on Tuesday and Wednesday. Committees met Tuesday through Thursday. Budget Update: The House passed the general and education omnibus budgets. The...

Illinois Legislative News: April 20, 2026

Illinois Legislative News: April 20, 2026 Third Reading Consulting Group Friday, April 17, marked the third reading deadline for legislators in both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives to pass bills out of their chamber of origination. While there may be...

MLC Insider: April 17, 2026

MLC Insider Intelligence: April 17, 2026 Michigan Legislative Consultants Weekly Recap: Both House and Senate sessions and committees were held Tuesday – Thursday this week.  Budget Update: House and Senate Subcommittees will continue holding hearings on the areas...

The Latest in Oklahoma: April 17, 2026

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt approved a $12.79 billion state budget for 2026, which will take effect on July 1. The budget places a strong emphasis on funding for education and healthcare. It was passed by both the Oklahoma House and Senate earlier in the week before...

Illinois Legislative News: April 13, 2026

Illinois Legislative News: April 13, 2026 Third Reading Consulting Group Data centers have become the backbone of the modern digital economy, powering growing demand for AI, cloud computing, e-commerce, and data storage. This rapid expansion has made the data center...

The Latest in Oklahoma: April 10, 2026

The Oklahoma House approved a $12.82 billion state budget and sent it to the governor, marking a relatively early agreement that could shorten the legislative session. The plan includes modest spending growth, with increased funding for public education, teacher pay...

MLC Insider Intelligence: April 10, 2026

MLC Insider Intelligence: April 10, 2026 Michigan Legislative Consultants Weekly Recap: The legislature continued its annual spring break; neither committees nor session were held. Budget Update: House and Senate Subcommittees will continue holding hearings on the...

The Latest in Oklahoma: April 3, 2026

Oklahoma Republican lawmakers unveiled a $12.8 billion state budget that aligns with Gov. Kevin Stitt’s priorities and aims to end the legislative session early. The plan includes major investments in a new long-term savings fund, Medicaid services, education,...