http://www.nelsonmullins.com/news/nelson-mullins-newsletter.cfmNelson Mullins Newsletters RSS Feed Firefighters were recognized at the Capitol for their service throughout Georgia.  Girls Scouts celebrate their 100th anniversary at the Capitol. Legislative Day 16 was a whirlwind of activity as numerous organizations descended upon the Capitol.  Throngs of folks made their ways through ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/gdr-2-7-2012 2012-02-09T00:00:00-05:00 Gold Dome Report - 2-7-2012 Weekly Washington Wrap The Keystone XL pipeline continues to be front page news in Washington.  The House of Representatives is expected to take up a $260 billion transportation bill next week that includes language that would give a green light to the KXL pipeline.  However, passage of ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/carolina-canada-connections-vol-4-no-6 2012-02-09T00:00:00-05:00 Carolina-Canada Connections -- Vol. 4, No. 6 It was a relatively quiet day at the Capitol as lawmakers got a late start with the House and Senate sessions not beginning until 1:00 p.m.  Multi-Agency Alliance for Children (“MAAC”) Day at the Capitol was celebrated and legislators were given an opportunity to learn more about M ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/gdr-2-6-2012 2012-02-07T00:00:00-05:00 Gold Dome Report - 2-6-2012 Today, the House passed out its version of HB 741, the amended Budget for FY 2012.  The $18.5 billion budget includes a number of changes from the original proposal as presented by Governor Deal.  The Substitute to HB 741 passed by a vote of 159 to zero, and it was the first time that ther ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/gdr-2-3-2012 2012-02-06T00:00:00-05:00 Gold Dome Report - 2-3-2012 The first month of 2012 has been quite an eventful one for North Carolina politics, beginning with the legislative override of a gubernatorial veto, followed by a cabinet secretary's resignation notice mid-month, and most recently, first-term Governor Bev Perdue's announcement that she will not seek ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/nc-legislative-report-alley-january-2012 2012-02-06T00:00:00-05:00 NC Legislative Report (Alley) - January 2012 Vol. 18, No. 1 — January 2012 Editor Henry M. Burwell Co-Editors William M. Poole Steven L. Berson Philip C. Thompson ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/international-law-bulletin-vol-18-no-1 2012-02-06T00:00:00-05:00 International Law Bulletin - Vol. 18, No. 1 Georgia State University had its Day at the State's Capitol today complete with a pep band, cheerleaders and its mascot, Pounce, the blue panther.  Needless to say, they had the crowd going with their cheers and songs.  Otherwise, lawmakers headed into Legislative Day 13 with one of the bi ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/gdr-2-1-2012 2012-02-03T00:00:00-05:00 Gold Dome Report -2-1-2012 Georgia State University had its Day at the State's Capitol today complete with a pep band, cheerleaders and its mascot, Pounce, the blue panther.  Needless to say, they had the crowd going with their cheers and songs.  Otherwise, lawmakers headed into Legislative Day 13 with one of the bi ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/gold-dome-report-2-2-2012 2012-02-03T00:00:00-05:00 Gold Dome Report -2-2-2012 Weekly Washington Wrap This week in Washington, 44 Senators, led by Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced legislation to Congressionally-approve the Keystone XL pipeline.  Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) is a cosponsor of the bill.  In the House of Representatives, Republicans introduced th ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/carolina-canada-connections-vol-4-no-5 2012-02-02T00:00:00-05:00 Carolina-Canada Connections -- Vol. 4, No. 5 Lawmakers celebrated Columbus State Day at the Capitol on Tuesday.  Legislative Day 11 was most notably Columbus State University Day at the Capitol and representatives from the school were in attendance to spread the word about new initiatives and successful programs.  A jam-packed sch ... http://www.nelsonmullins.com/newsletters/gdr-1-31-2012 2012-02-02T00:00:00-05:00 Gold Dome Report - 1-31-2012