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Illinois Legislative News: June 17, 2024

Illinois Legislative News: June 17, 2024 Third Reading Consulting Group After a turbulent end to the 2024 regular session of the Illinois General Assembly, Gov. J.B. Pritzker began signing some of the bills passed by both chambers. Of the 469 total bills passed this...

Arkansas State Capitol News: Special Session Set for June 17

Mullenix & Associates Governor Sarah Sanders called for a special session starting at noon on Monday, June 17. The announcement follows the recent fiscal session, where the General Assembly adjourned without passing an appropriation for the Arkansas Game and Fish...

The Latest in Oklahoma: June 16, 2024

The Latest in Oklahoma: June 16, 2024 A&A Advocates Gov. Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2024-11, aiming to counteract Chinese Communist Party influence and bolster Oklahoma's defenses against potential threats posed by foreign adversaries. The order implements...

Carrara Nevada’s Legislative Insider: June 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: June 7, 2024

The Latest in Oklahoma: June 7, 2024 A&A Advocates Oklahoma will not enforce any mandates from the World Health Organization, the United Nations and the World Economic Forum under a SB 426 that was signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday. It takes effect...

Illinois Legislative News: June 3, 2024

Illinois Legislative News: May 24, 2024 Third Reading Consulting Group The regular session of the 2024 Illinois General Assembly adjourned for summer in the early morning hours on Wednesday, May 29. The Senate completed all their business and adjourned on Sunday, May...

Reporting from the Arkansas State Capitol: May 2024

Mullenix & Associates The General Assembly is expected to convene for an Extraordinary Session in mid-June to approve a budget for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). Earlier this month, the House failed to pass an appropriation for AGFC before the...

The Latest in Oklahoma: May 31, 2024

The Latest in Oklahoma: May 31, 2024 A&A Advocates Oklahoma lawmakers in both chambers adjourned sine die on Thursday evening. Both House Speaker Charles McCalland Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat released statements at the end of session. While both were pleased with...

Member Spotlight: Haley Faulkenberry, A&A Advocates

Haley Faulkenberry understands the power of strong relationships and effective communication. As a partner at A&A Advocates for nearly a decade, she has developed a reputation at the Oklahoma State Capitol for her proven executive and legislative lobbying skills....

The Latest in Oklahoma: May 28, 2024

The Latest in Oklahoma: May 28, 2024 A&A Advocates Oklahoma’s Republican legislative leaders agreed to a budget framework on Wednesday that will result in approximately $12.5 billion in spending in fiscal year 2025, which starts July 1. Gov. Kevin Stitt entered...