Commerce

Elanco Hires Mercury Public Affairs for Animal Health Lobbying

Animal health lobbying escalates as Elanco invests $140,000 in Mercury Public Affairs to navigate critical Farm Bill debates and feed additive regulations.

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce

Rural Small Business Economic Survival: Senate Hearing Exposes Critical Funding Gaps

Given the limited information available, I'll draft a hearing article using the structure you outlined, focusing on the key details we know: **Senate Hearing R...

Commerce

UCHealth Lobbies on Medicare, Medicaid Reimbursement

Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates drive UCHealth’s $50,000 Q4 2025 lobbying effort as rural hospital closures accelerate and payment cuts loom.

Defense

Transportation Institute Hires Squire Patton Boggs for Maritime Lobbying

Maritime lobbying expansion: Transportation Institute retains Squire Patton Boggs for $110K as Congress advances historic SHIPS for America Act and fleet revitalization.

Community Development and Housing

U.S. Mortgage Insurers Lobbies on Tax Deduction, Housing Reform

Mortgage insurance lobbying by U.S. Mortgage Insurers hits $130,000 in Q4 2025, focusing on tax deductions and FHA reform amid bipartisan housing affordability push.

Environment

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance Lobbies on Food Policy

Food industry lobbying coalition SFPA spent $50,000 in Q4 2025 through FGS Global, advancing sustainability goals amid regulatory rollbacks and SNAP cuts.

Commerce

Allianz’s AZOA Services Lobbies on Retirement, Annuities

AZOA Services Corp. spent $510,000 on annuity lobbying in Q4 2025, pushing retirement expansion bills and federal insurance oversight limits in Congress.

Commerce

Violence Against Healthcare Workers Spurs FIGS Inc. To Hire Venable LLP

Healthcare workforce lobbying expands as FIGS Inc. retains Venable LLP for $50K to advocate on workplace violence and mental health legislation.

Commerce

Breitling Spends Big on Ballard Partners To Try to Reduce Tariffs on its Luxury Watches

Swiss tariff lobbying escalates as Breitling spends $140K with Ballard Partners to protect trade gains after Trump’s 39% tariff threatened luxury watch exports.

Commerce

Railroad Group Hires Cassidy for Federal Funding Push

Short line railroad lobbying intensifies as ASLRRA retains Cassidy & Associates for $50K to secure federal funding and tax credits amid active congressional debate.

Commerce

Ultimate Medical Academy Lobbies on Title IV Funding

Title IV education funding advocacy intensifies as Ultimate Medical Academy invests $120,000 with BGR Government Affairs to shape federal student aid policy.

Commerce

EPS Alliance Lobbies on Foam Ban, Recycling Policy

Foam ban lobbying intensifies as EPS Industry Alliance spends $50K in Q4 2025 fighting federal polystyrene restrictions while pursuing recycling infrastructure support.

Commerce

Hormel Lobbies on Food Safety, Labor Amid Industry Crisis

Hormel’s food safety lobbying reveals meat industry’s crisis response: $160K spent on avian flu, Salmonella control, labor access, and processing modernization.

Defense

Analog Devices Hires Cornerstone to Lobby CHIPS Act

CHIPS Act implementation: Analog Devices hires Cornerstone for $90K to lobby on semiconductor policy amid federal funding competition and political uncertainty.

Commerce

Stamford Health Hires BGR for Hospital Payment Lobbying

Hospital payment lobbying intensifies as Stamford Health spends $270K with BGR Government Affairs to fight site-neutral payments and Medicare reforms threatening revenue.

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties

Chenega Hires Cornerstone for Alaska Native Tax Reform Push

Alaska Native tax reform takes center stage as Chenega Corporation retains Cornerstone Government Affairs for $50,000 to lobby on critical tax legislation.

Commerce

U.S. Chamber Hires Cornerstone on Legislative Priorities

U.S. Chamber lobbying strategy expands with Cornerstone Government Affairs hire for $60K in Q4 2025, targeting tax policy, deregulation, and trade priorities.