July 14, 2021 – InsiderNJ’s released its second tribute to influential voices in New Jersey’s path to ending cannabis prohibition. This year’s list emphasized the people who advocated for the legalization of adult-use cannabis in New Jersey.
Governor Murphy Signed S3434/A5366 into Law
June 17, 2021 – On June 16, 2021, Governor Murphy signed S3434/A5366 into law. The legislation extends school services for one year for disabled students who could not receive vital programs put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Porzio Governmental Affairs, LLC Welcomes Rebecca C. Lubot and Beau W. Huch
June 9, 2021 – Porzio Governmental Affairs, LLC (PGA) is pleased to announce two new Directors, Rebecca Lubot, Ph.D. and Beau Huch, J.D., to the PGA lobbying team.
Barbara DeMarco Served on Judging Panel for EGR North America Awards 2021
May 27, 2021 – Porzio Governmental Affairs congratulates the winners of EGR’s 2021 North American Awards. The award celebrates excellence in the North American Gaming industry
Lynn Nowak Quoted in NJLJ article “Cannabis Bill Signed After Legislature Approves ‘Clean Up.’”
February 22, 2021 – Lynn Nowak, has lobbied tirelessly for her clients to legalize adult-use cannabis says “It has been a long and twisted road to get to this day,” in NJLJ article, “Cannabis Bill Signed After Legislature Approves ‘Clean Up.’”
Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco Have Been Named to Senator Weinberg’s 2020 Women Power List
December 2, 2020 – Senate Majority Leader Weinberg has released her annual list of the most powerful and influential women in New Jersey civic affairs. Porzio Governmental Affairs is proud to announce that Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco made the list for the fifth year straight.
Cannabis Influencers: The Veteran Lobbyist with a Spark
October 12, 2020 – Featured in today’s NJ.Com article “Cannabis Influencers: The Veteran Lobbyist with a Spark,” PorzioGov’s Lynn Nowak credits her clients and the issues she passionately fights for as well as her mentor, Nancy Becker, for igniting her spark throughout her career.
FY2021 Revised Proposed Budget Update
August 28, 2020 – On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his revised and shortened FY 2021 Budget to the State Legislature. In these unprecedented times, back in June, the Governor and Legislature passed a three-month budget from July to September 2020. They now need to adopt the remaining nine-month budget for October 2020-June 2021.
Porzio Governmental Affairs Ranked Among Top Five Lawyer-Lobbyists in NJ for 2019, according to New Jersey Law Journal
April 13, 2020 – The New Jersey Law Journal released its list of the top 2019 New Jersey lawyer-lobbyist firms by revenue, ranking Porzio Governmental Affairs (PGA) as one of the top five in the state. Receipts for PGA increased by 10% from 2018 and placed PGA fifth among lawyer-lobbying firms.
NJ Cannabis Insider: The Road to Legalization Conference
March 10, 2020 – Porzio Governmental Affairs lobbyist, Lynn M. Nowak is a confirmed panelist for the upcoming NJ Cannabis Insider: The Road to Legalization, New Jersey’s premier cannabis business and networking conference. The