Press Releases 05/27/2022 Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Recognizing Juneteenth as a Legal State Holiday (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-128, which establishes a new legal state holiday on June 19 known as Juneteenth Independence Day. Juneteenth, also known […]
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Native and Tribal News Updates in Litigation, Legislation
Welcome to Van Ness Feldman’s Native Affairs newsletter. The newsletter serves as a forum to discuss a range of legal and policy developments of interest to our clients, colleagues, and friends across Indian Country. Please contact our attorneys or public policy professionals with any questions, and please send us your […]
Georgia Gold Dome Legislation Report Day 37
Related Practices & Jurisdictions Wednesday, March 30, 2022 In the final week of a legislative session, committee meetings under the Gold Dome are a lot like magic shows. Bills and resolutions, including some thought to be long dead, come before a committee and, presto chango, emerge moments later very much […]
Mississippi Sends Cannabis Legislation to Governor
Related Practices & Jurisdictions Thursday, January 27, 2022 The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act now heads to Gov. Tate Reeves with super-majority support from the House and Senate. With a vote of 103-13, the House passed a version of the act that slightly modified the amended version the House sent back […]
Georgia Gold Dome Report: New Georgia Legislation
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 The Georgia Bulldogs’ victory on Monday bringing the CFP National Championship trophy home to the Peach State also ushered an upbeat tone into the State Capitol as the General Assembly convened for Legislative Day 2. Red and black attire was in season as legislators and lobbyists […]