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...
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Illinois Legislative News: September 15, 2025
Illinois Legislative News: September 15, 2025 With the fall veto session about a month away, conversations are ramping up surrounding which outstanding issues the General Assembly will take on. Several major issues were left unresolved earlier this year, and since...
The Pulse in Missouri Politics: September 14, 2025
The Pulse in Missouri Politics: September 14, 2025 Gamble & Schlemeier The Sequel Special Session Adjourns The House and Senate passed a new congressional district map, pushing the Kansas City–dominated Democratic 5th District into a rural area, shifting it from...
The Latest in Oklahoma: September 12, 2025
The Latest in Oklahoma: September 12, 2025 A&A Advocates Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Donelle Harder, David Ostrowe, and Dustin Hilliary to key roles as his administration enters its final stretch. Harder, a former communications director and policy advisor...
Illinois Legislative News: September 8, 2025
Illinois Legislative News: September 8, 2025 Last week, President Trump continued to stand by his commitment to send the National Guard into Chicago. Though an exact timeline isn’t clear, he’s pitching it as a necessary step to deal with crime even though murders in...
The Latest in Oklahoma: September 5, 2025
The Latest in Oklahoma: September 5, 2025 A&A Advocates Matt Langston, a top advisor to Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters, has earned a six-figure public salary while working mostly from Texas and running a political consulting business. Despite a state...
NASL Member Jodi Hart Sworn into Utah Board of Higher Education
Three new members joined the Utah Board of Higher Education on September 4, 2025, bringing leadership from business, government and the student community. Jeremy Hafen, Jodi Hart and student representative Garrett Largent were sworn in alongside current Board member...
Illinois Legislative News: September 2, 2025
Illinois Legislative News: September 2, 2025 Bill Signing Update The 2025 regular session of the Illinois General Assembly adjourned on June 1 after passing a total of 436 bills. Many major initiatives including the Fiscal Year 2026 budget package and other measures...
The Pulse in Missouri Politics: August 30, 2025
The Pulse in Missouri Politics: August 30, 2025 Gamble & Schlemeier What's in this Edition? Top Three Takeaways of the Week Deeper Dive into Top Issues Historical Data on IPs Quick Links Trending Headlines Lobbyist Changes Campaign Contributions Over $5K Calendar...
Minnesota Update: August 2025
Minnesota Update: August 2025 Hill Capitol Strategies While most of us involved in Minnesota politics have been looking for some calmness to what has been a challenging, frustrating and tragic year, the news cycles keep spinning without regard for how any of us feel. ...