Barry Harrison was a Blytheville schoolboy when he learned to “duck and cover” under his desk to prepare for possible Soviet nuclear attacks that terrified America in the Cold War. He found out later, after becoming a businessman and mayor, that Blytheville Air Force...
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The Latest in Oklahoma: April 19, 2024
The Latest in Oklahoma: April 19, 2024 Update A&A Advocates Tuesday morning, after weeks of uncertainty about how they would respond to the Senate’s new transparency approach, House leaders launched an online budget dashboard for public comparison of each...
Member Spotlight: Jason Kreizenbeck, Lobby Idaho
A senior public affairs professional with over 30 years of experience, Jason Kreizenbeck has been recognized by peers and clients for his intricate knowledge of Idaho government and politics. Today, as president and CEO of Lobby Idaho, he leans on his unique...
Illinois Legislative News: April 15, 2024
Illinois Legislative News: April 15, 2024 Third Reading Consulting Group Sen. Gillespie and Rep. Ozinga Resign from the General Assembly Sen. Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) announced on Tuesday that she will resign from her seat to become the new director of the...
Carrara Nevada’s Legislative Insider: April 2024
Third Reading Consulting Group, an NASL member firm, provides an update on the latest legislative news below: On January 19, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously upheld a 2019 law (SB 1300) to consolidate local police and firefighter pension systems. This was the...
The Latest in Oklahoma: April 12, 2024
The Latest in Oklahoma: April 12, 2024 Update A&A Advocates Attorneys for Gov. Kevin Stitt doubled down on the governor’s appointive authority last week, with new documents filed in a lawsuit between Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond, regarding...
Reporting from the Arkansas State Capitol: Eighth Fiscal Session Convenes
Reporting from the Arkansas State Capitol: Eighth Fiscal Session Convenes (April 10, 2024) Mullenix & Associates "Our preference is to keep it very limited, and that’s been our practice since voters approved annual sessions in 2008.” – House Speaker Matthew...
Illinois Legislative News: April 8, 2024
Illinois Legislative News: April 8, 2024 Third Reading Consulting Group House Committee Deadline Week After a week off, the Illinois House of Representatives returned to Springfield for their committee deadline week. Many House committees met and passed a total of 194...
The Latest in Oklahoma: April 5, 2024
The Latest in Oklahoma: April 5, 2024 Update A&A Advocates SoonerSelect coverage began on Monday, providing more options for people already on Medicaid. The plan offers several robust benefits, including monetary incentives for attending well-child and annual...
Illinois Legislative News: April 1, 2024
Third Reading Consulting Group COGFA FY 2024 Updated Projection The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) increased their FY 2024 Illinois revenue estimate by $1.979B, from $50.611B at the time the budget was enacted to $52.590B today. Nearly...