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09/08/2026

Our team is excited to attend the PAC Government Relations and Policy Conference, kicking off tomorrow!

Be sure to connect with the State and Federal Communications team while we are there. If you are not attending, connect with our team here - https://stateandfed.com/contact-us/

09/08/2026

Samuel Wilkinson is celebrating his third year with the State and Federal Communications team! Samuel has made valuable contributions to the team, and we are truly grateful for his dedication and hard work.

Congratulations, Samuel, on this milestone! We look forward to continuing our journey together.

Learn more about the State and Federal Communications team here - https://stateandfed.com/about-us/

09/04/2026

North Dakota Second Special Session Adjourns

The 69th Legislative Assembly Special Session adjourned sine die on September 4 after passing House Bill 1628 to allow but regulate natural kratom and ban synthetic products. Lawmakers stopped short of completely banning all kratom, but state officials said it […]

09/04/2026

We hope you enjoy the top articles in compliance and ethics brought to you in this week's LobbyComply News You Can Use.
https://stateandfed.com/campaign-finance/news-you-can-use-digest-september-4-2026/

09/03/2026

Anthony Didion celebrates 10 years with the State and Federal Communications team. We are grateful for the dedication and expertise Anthony brings to our team every day. Congratulations, Anthony, on this incredible milestone. We look forward to what lies ahead. Learn more about our team here - https://stateandfed.com/about-us/staff/

09/03/2026

Greensboro, North Carolina Gift Threshold Increased

Greensboro City Council approved an ordinance to increase the gift threshold for nominal gifts from $30 to $50 per gift. Items valued at less than $50 now fall into the exception to the gift ban for city officials. Resolution 2026-100 […]

09/03/2026

Check us out at the WGR Leadership & Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC. Elizabeth Bartz, President and CEO is moderating the final keynote panel, "Been There, Done That: Building Your Own Lobbying Shop." Say hi to the team during the conference and make sure you catch the panel at 6:30 pm.

09/02/2026

California Governor Signs Campaign Finance Late Filing Penalties Bill

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill limiting the maximum liability for late filing of campaign finance statements or reports. Senate Bill 1389 caps the current open-ended $10 per day liability for a late filing at an amount equal to […]

09/02/2026

Communications with our Washington D.C. staff joining in the excitement, both in the office and around Akron.

Yesterday, we visited The Well CDC for a panel discussion with local entrepreneurs, followed by enjoying the hospitality of the Akron RubberDucks while taking in a ball game.

Today, we were visited by Sand Run Pharmacy, giving our staff the opportunity to get their vaccines ahead of flu season. Leadership presented the company with our 3rd quarter state of the company and recognized Jim Sedor, Nola Werren Esq., and Rebecca Pixton-South with as core value award recipients. We also had the chance to acknowledge Michael Beckett (15 years) and Anthony Didion (10 years) for their milestone work anniversaries.

Lastly, we took some time to explore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Greg Bennett to put a wonderful cap on the day.