CongressFeatured Who Will Replace Appropriations Chairwoman Nita Lowey? Nita Lowey Nita Lowey (NY-17) said she will not seek reelection in 2020. She is…Annie FarrellOctober 10, 2019
Congress ‘Razor-Thin’ NC Special Election Win Has Implications Dan Bishop Republican Dan Bishop, a former state senator, narrowly defeated Democrat Dan McCready on…Leadership ConnectSeptember 12, 2019
CongressFederal Government House GOP Rep. Sean Duffy: It Is Not an Easy Decision Rep. Sean Duffy In a heartfelt Facebook post Monday morning, Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI, 7th) announced his…Leadership ConnectAugust 26, 2019
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Congress House GOP Retirements Complicate Path to 2020 Republican Majority U.S. Representative K. Michael Conaway The House GOP has been rocked by a wave of…Leadership ConnectAugust 1, 2019
Congress Justice Democrats Back Cisneros as Challenger to Incumbent Texas Rep. Cuellar Jessica Cisneros Justice Democrats, an advocacy group that helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY, 14th)…Leadership ConnectJune 17, 2019
BusinessCongress House Minority Leader Names Dan Meyer Chief of Staff Dan Meyer House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) said he hired Dan Meyer, former senior…Leadership ConnectJune 11, 2019
Nonprofits & Associations Fingerhut Picked to Lead Jewish Federations of North America Eric Fingerhut President and CEO of Hillel International, Eric Fingerhut, will hold the same title…Leadership ConnectMay 22, 2019
Congress Competitive Race May Follow Iowa Congressman’s 2020 Retirement Dave Loebsack Democratic Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa will retire from the House at the…Leadership ConnectApril 18, 2019
Federal Government New Defense Information Systems Agency Deputy CIO Jennifer Augustine The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), a combat support agency led under the…Brian BethApril 4, 2019
Congress Rep. Ben Ray Luján Announces Senate Bid Ben Luján Congressman Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) officially launched his campaign for the open New…Leadership ConnectApril 1, 2019
BusinessCongressFederal GovernmentLaw & LobbyingNews MediaNonprofits & Associations Jolting Journalism: M&A, Layoffs and … Hope (Note: This media landscape overview was first published on Feb. 21.) Leadership Connect. What does…Baz HiralalMarch 8, 2019
Congress Mark Harris Drops Out of Contested North Carolina House Race Mark Harris Citing health issues Republican Mark Harris stated he will not run in a…Alex KraynakFebruary 26, 2019
BusinessCongressLaw & Lobbying Nancy Pelosi’s Powerful Friends on K Street Nancy Pelosi (D-CA, 12) When Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA, 12) took the gavel as Speaker of…Leadership ConnectFebruary 25, 2019
Nonprofits & Associations Laura McAleer to Head Notre Dame Federal Relations Notre Dame alumna Laura McAleer has been appointed the university’s new associate vice president of…Stephen DanayJanuary 7, 2019
Congress DCCC Chair Cheri Bustos Names Senior Staff for 2020 Elections Incoming Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairwoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL, 17th) announced key staff hires…Leadership ConnectDecember 13, 2018
Congress Rep.-elect John Rose Names Van Hilleary Chief of Staff Rep.-elect John Rose (R-TN, 6th) selected former Congressman William “Van” Hilleary to serve as his…Leadership ConnectDecember 11, 2018
News Media Newsrooms Gear Up for 2020 Campaigns As the start of the 2020 political campaigns nears, newsrooms across the country are gearing…Leadership ConnectDecember 7, 2018
Congress Parker Poling Named Executive Director of NRCC Chairman-elect Tom Emmer (R-MN, 6th) announced that Parker Poling will be executive director of the…Leadership ConnectDecember 6, 2018
Business Revolving Door: Ex-Florida Senator Negron to Be GEO Group’s General Counsel In an SEC report filed Nov. 30, GEO Group Inc. stated that its current Senior…Leadership ConnectNovember 30, 2018