April 22, 2020 – Latest Action on Coronavirus Bill Package (April)
Legislation Clarifying Remote Education Policies During Emergency School Closures Signed Into Law
April 16, 2020 – Governor Murphy has signed into law a bill that requires virtual or remote instruction days be counted towards the 180-day school requirement during certain emergencies.
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.
PGA’s client Organization for International Investment is now GBA, The Global Business Alliance
April 7, 2020 – PGA client Organization for International Investment (“OFII”) has undergone a name change and rebranding to more accurately reflect its mission.
NJ Supreme Court Issued Order Dismissing with Prejudice a Challenge to the New Jersey Medical Aid in Dying Act
April 2, 2020 – On April 1, 2020, the New Jersey Superior Court issued an Order dismissing with prejudice a challenge to the New Jersey Medical Aid in Dying Act. PGA client Compassion and Choices, the nation’s leading End-of-Life advocacy organization, strongly supported and advocated for the New Jersey law.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Business Relief Initiative Information
April 2, 2020 – The New Jersey Legislature and Governor Murphy enacted a series of new laws authorizing various economic relief programs for New Jersey businesses to be administered out of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
Latest Action on Coronavirus Bill Package (March)
March 26, 2020 – Latest Action on Coronavirus Bill Package (March)
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
Governor Murphy Signs Senate Bill 589
January 21, 2020 – Today Governor Murphy signed into law legislation creating an online voter registration platform for New Jersey.
Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco Featured in “Trenton two-step: Women lobbyists see next generation coming along”
December 17, 2020 – Lynn Nowak and Barbara DeMarco featured in ROI-NJ article titled, “Trenton two-step: Women lobbyists see next generation coming along — but not necessarily breaking the mold.”