Government Operations

Health Edge Investment Partners Hires Ballard Partners for Lobbying

Health Edge Investment Partners LLC registered as a new client with Ballard Partners LLC on June 3, 2026, marking the firm's entry into federal lobbying...

Government Operations

Brandon Newell Promoted to Deputy Communications Director

Brandon Newell has been promoted to Deputy Communications Director for Rep. Charles Fleischmann (R-TN-3), effective March 1, 2026. [1,2] Newell works in the...

Government Operations

Alyssa Gulick Promoted to Communications Director

Alyssa Gulick has taken on a new position as Communications Director for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas, beginning April 1, 2026. The move marks a...

Government Operations

Samuel Murray Promoted to Legislative Aide/Appropriations Manager

Samuel Murray has been promoted to Legislative Aide/Appropriations Manager in the office of Sen. Angus King (I-ME), a position he assumed on February 1,...

Health

Renal Care 360 Hires Kilpatrick Townsend on Healthcare

Renal Care 360 has made its entry into federal healthcare advocacy by registering with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP to lobby on health care issues....

Congress

Senate Demands Army Answers on $252B Modernization Plan

The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Airland held an Army modernization hearing on June 16–17, 2026, examining how the Army plans to spend a historic...

Government Operations

Senate Set to Vote on OMB Deputy Director

Hal Duncan, President Trump's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget as Deputy Director, refused to rule out using controversial impoundment...

Government Operations

Social Gaming Leadership Alliance Launches Lobbying Efforts

The [Social Gaming Leadership Alliance](https://example.com) registered as a new lobbying client on June 1, 2026, marking its entry into formal federal...

Government Operations

Postal Service Slowdowns Creating Hidden Public Health Crisis

For roughly 3.7 million Medicare beneficiaries, the mailbox is the pharmacy. A Brookings Institution commentary submitted into the congressional record by...

Health

Orca Bio Hires BGR Government Affairs for Healthcare Lobbying

Orca Bio, a medical research and clinical labs organization, registered as a new client with BGR Government Affairs LLC on June 15, 2026. The move marks the...

Congress

How to Fix the US Postal Service Financial Shortfall

A Brookings researcher told a House subcommittee last week that the U.S. Postal Service's financial condition cannot be fixed by cutting costs alone — and...

Education

Just Right Reader Begins Lobby Push on Education Issues

Just Right Reader Inc. has entered the lobbying landscape by registering a new client relationship with a seasoned Capitol Hill operative. The lobbying...

Government Operations

Regulatory Delays Stall Nuclear Reactor Construction

The United States once built nuclear reactors at twice the pace China is managing today. Now, Congress is asking why that momentum stalled and whether...

Congress

Ella Yard Promoted to Senior Legislative Assistant for Rep. Finstad

Ella Yard has been hired as a Senior Legislative Assistant in the personal office of Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN-1), beginning her role on January 1, 2026....

Government Operations

Tianna Torrejon Promoted to Digital Director in Sen. Grassley's Office

Tianna Torrejon has been promoted to Digital Director in Sen. Charles Grassley's personal office, effective January 1, 2026. [1,2,3] The role represents a...

Government Operations

Max Harris Promoted to Staff Assistant for Sen. Risch

Max Harris has been appointed to a Staff Assistant role in the personal office of Sen. James Risch (R-ID), beginning January 1, 2026. [1,2] Harris brings...

Government Operations

Jonathan Kupperman Appointed to House Energy and Commerce Committee

Jonathan Kupperman has joined the House Energy and Commerce Committee as a Professional Staff Member, beginning his position on January 1, 2026. [1,2]...