Bottom line: Former Republican secretary signs on to protect nutrition programs

Agriculture

food insecurity nonprofit Feeding Alabama hired Maynard Nexen PC Advising on Farm Bill reauthorization and advocating for nutrition programs. Feeding Alabama is a national nonprofit organization that has led the fight against Republican-led efforts to cut nutrition programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), during the protracted Farm Bill reauthorization process. is part of Ding America. One of the lobbyists for the account is Donald “Dane” Cutrell, a former top aide to former Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), who retired in January 2023.

defense

Palantir Technologies hired Anchor & Arrow Strategy Lobbying on issues related to defense policy and spending. Palantir has ramped up its defense lobbying efforts in recent months, bringing in two other companies in late 2023 to lobby on government programs related to defense spending, procurement and artificial intelligence. John Noonan, a former professional staffer on the House Armed Services Committee and national security adviser to Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), will work on the report.

education

of leben group Registered Lobbying on issues related to teacher training programs and education spending. American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. One of the account’s lobbyists is Michael Yudin, a former assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitation services and acting assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education at the Department of Education.

broadcast

Goshane Public Policy Submitted documents to end lobbying activities sinclair Within two months of registering to lobby on media and copyright issues. Doron Goschein, chief operating officer of Sinclair Networks, a division of Sinclair, reported no lobbying activity on behalf of the broadcasting giant during that period.

tax

Hollier & Associates Registered Lobbying on issues related to the reauthorization of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, international tax proposals, and general healthcare policy for medical device companies. boston scientific. One of the lobbyists for this account is William Hollier, former chief of staff to Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, and member of the Joint Committee on Taxation. be.

technology

Comcast Corporation hired intense government relations Lobbying on issues related to broadband, spectrum policy, and privacy. Aleix Jarvis, former legislative director for Sen. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.), will be in charge of the account.