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Culture

Sony Lobbies on AI Legislation and Trade Tariffs

Sony’s AI lobbying intensifies as the company spends $380,000 in Q3 2025 to shape Congressional legislation on artificial intelligence and trade tariffs threatening its gaming business.

Energy

Ygrene Returns to Lobbying on PACE Financing

PACE financing lobbying intensifies as Ygrene re-engages federal advocacy after four years, hiring Corcoran Partners to influence CFPB regulations reshaping the industry.

Commerce

Yamaha Hires Checkmate for Trade Lobbying Push

Yamaha Motor Corp. USA pivots to tariff lobbying, hiring Checkmate Government Relations to combat aggressive congressional trade legislation threatening its supply chain.