Congressional Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets recently held a hearing titled, “Building a Sustainable and Competitive Economy: An...
Wisconsin Passes Law Allowing Rideshare Scooters
On Thursday, June 20th, the Wisconsin General Assembly approved a set of rules that would allow electric scooters on roads and sidewalks. This week,...
Michael Best Strategies Hosts D.C. Open House
On Wednesday, May 1st, Michael Best & Friedrich and Michael Best Strategies hosted an open house in their new Washington, D.C. office. Held on...
Veto Power in Wisconsin – Part 2
Balance of power in Wisconsin
The partial veto power, even after its reductions in 1990 and 2008, remains a potent tool that is exclusive to...
Governor Veto Power in Wisconsin
History of the partial veto
The governor of Wisconsin has always had package veto power, which, until the early 1900s, proved sufficient as a check...
Clean Energy Initiatives Have Momentum
The Democrat-led General Assembly in Illinois has notable clean energy agenda items that they’re prioritizing during this legislative session now that Governor JB Pritzker...
Colorado Passes Fossil Fuel Oversight Law That Could Be Model for Other States
This week, a controversial bill overhauling the regulation of oil and gas in Colorado was passed. This change comes as Colorado pumps record volumes...
Illinois Considering Statewide Plastic Bag Tax
In response to Illinois’ budget crisis, there have been a number of proposals discussed to increase the state’s revenue. Two proposals would make Illinois...
Texas Oil and Gas Day at the Texas Capitol
Earlier this session, the Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) hosted the industry’s second Texas Energy Day at the Capitol. Although it is a...
Illinois’ Economic Forecast Report
Moody's Analytics provided its latest Forecast Report to the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability and gave some optimism to Illinois. Some highlights include:
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