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ND xPlains | GOULD: Here we go again… again…
This article originally appeared in ND xPlains. In 2015, the legislature’s Republican Supermajority passed a repeal of North Dakota’s ban on corporate ownership of dairy and swine production – the so-called “ham and cheese bill.” North Dakota voters petitioned to refer this bill to the ballot, and during the June 2016 primary elections, it was overwhelmingly…
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Forbes Tate Partners’ Holiday Toy Drive is Back for 2022
Forbes Tate Partners believes every child deserves a joyful holiday experience, regardless of where they live or the situations they face at home. Giving back to local students at Wheatley Education Campus is our way of helping to ensure this happens, and we are thrilled the Wheatley Toy Drive is back for its sixth year.…
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Forbes Tate Partners Adds Former Boehner Political Chief Kevin McGrann
WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced the addition of Kevin McGrann as Senior Vice President where he will bring his expertise to bear in both the firm’s Public Affairs and Government Relations practices. McGrann’s deep roots on Capitol Hill and familiarity with telecom policy will also support FTP’s expanding telecom practice and political reach. “Kevin has been a key player in Washington for more than a decade, delivering wins on the campaign trail and in the boardroom,” said FTP Founding Partner Jeff…
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FTP’s Stacey Rolland Weighs in on Biden’s Infrastructure Plan and Its Effects on the Business Community
As President Biden rolls out his ambitious infrastructure plan, he faces one of his first major challenges, garnering enough support from the business community to ease Congressional passage. With the proposed tax hike, many businesses are weary of embracing the roughly $2 trillion package. As trade associations and other groups vow to lobby against this tax increase, the Biden administration is wading through…
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A Closer Look: Legalized Hemp Production in the States
Out of all the complex policy discussions in Washington, D.C., the future of legalized cannabis has come to the forefront. Debate swirls around how states can legally stand up medical or recreational markets while the federal government still holds back from legalizing cannabis. The implications of these state experiments pose more questions than answers for…
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At A Glance: Trends from 2019 State of the States
2019 promises to be a busy legislative year since all 50 states will convene legislative sessions (as opposed to 46 in even-numbered years). As sessions get underway across the country, most usually commence with the governor’s State of the State address. They say you campaign in poetry yet govern in prose, and these State of…
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What Happened in the States: Q1, 2018
As the first quarter closed, sixteen states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming have adjourned sine die. By the end of April, close to half of all states will not be in session. Of those that have concluded, the Virginia General Assembly had the highest number of bills enacted…
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What’s Happening in the Four States Not in Session in 2018?
While 46 states are holding regular legislative sessions in 2018, four states – Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas – are not. But, just because these legislatures do not formally convene this year does not mean they are inactive. Each state has a unique process in the interim year to get ready for their full…
