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“Building the Dragon:” Making Your Time Work for You In Between Legislative Session

Uniquely, Texas legislative sessions are 140 days every other year. It is crucial that organizations…

May 20, 2026

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McGuireWoods Consulting’s Henry Mohn Honored with 2026 Atkinson-Payne Pro Bono Award

McGuireWoods Consulting’s 2026 Atkinson-Payne Pro Bono Award is presented to vice president Henry Mo…

Maine’s Near-Miss on Data Center Moratorium Is Wake-Up Call to Industry

Maine’s legislature passed the nation’s first statewide moratorium on large data centers, which the…

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McGuireWoods Consulting’s Jim Hodges and Ford Graham Honored in University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business Leadership Hall of Fame

On April 24, 2026, McGuireWoods Consulting president Gov. Jim Hodges and senior vice president Ford…

Congress May Be Building a New Incentive Framework for Domestic Robotics Manufacturing. Here’s What It Could Look Like.

On March 17, 2026 the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Prote…

Opening Potential Opportunities for Industry, President Trump Takes Action Under DPA to Unlock Federal Funding for Energy Infrastructure Projects

Companies in the energy industry — especially those involving coal, natural gas, grid infrastructure…

FERC Announces Intent to Act on Rulemaking Proceeding to Facilitate Electric Service to AI Data Centers, Other Large Loads

During its April 2026 open meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order …

McGuireWoods Consulting Announces Mid-Year Promotions

McGuireWoods Consulting Announces 2026 Promotions

McGuireWoods Consulting is proud to announce the promotion of seven team members across our state go…

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Market Mentor: A Former Governor’s Thoughts on State Government Relations

In the dynamic world of state government relations, it is vital for organizations, lobbyists and dec…

McGuireWoods Consulting’s Brian Flynn and Amber Barnes Top Ranked Lobbyists in 2026 Columbia Regional Business Report

Congratulations to Amber Barnes and Brian Flynn for top rankings in the 2026 Columbia Regional Busin…

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How Public Affairs Can Increase a Company’s Bottom Line

The ever-changing political and economic landscape poses many questions for both new and established…

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Leading Issues Management Advisor Katy Feinberg Returns to McGuireWoods Consulting in Raleigh, NC

Feinberg brings a strong background assisting consumer brands, tech companies, universities and non-…

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Government Relations Energy Executive Zach Smith Joins McGuireWoods Consulting in Pittsburgh

Former director of government relations at natural gas producer CNX, Smith brings strong background…

TMEIC Corporation Receives $1+ Million in Incentives, Texas Welcomes Two Assembly Facilities

McGuireWoods Consulting’s site selection team has secured more than $1.3 million in incentives for T…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker FY 2027 Budget Proposal

On Feb. 18, 2026, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and budget address.…

McGuireWoods Consulting Secures Over $20M in Appropriations Funding for Clients

With President Trump’s signing of the final appropriations package on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, McGuire…

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President Trump Announces the “Great Healthcare Plan”

On Jan. 15, 2026, President Trump announced his “Great Healthcare Plan.” The plan focuses on four pr…

Greg Riegle and Tracy Baynard Quoted in Virginia Business on Data Center Zoning

Virginia Business quoted McGuireWoods partner Greg Riegle and McGuireWoods Consulting senior vice pr…

Virginia Receives $189 Million in Health Care Grant Funds

On Dec. 29, 2025, Virginia was awarded $189,544,888 in health care funding from the Centers for Medi…

McGuireWoods Consulting's Site Selection & Incentives Negotiation: 2025 Year in Review

In 2025, McGuireWoods Consulting’s Site Selection & Incentives Negotiation team delivered result…

Executive Order Targets State AI Regulation Through Federal Preemption

On Dec. 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order asserting broad federal authority over t…

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Announce Rural Health Transformation Program Funding

On Dec. 29, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all 50 states…

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Chris Nolen and Tray Adams Named to Virginia Business’s 2025 Legal Elite

Virginia Business recently recognized McGuireWoods Consulting’s executive vice president Chris Nolen…

U.S. House Advances Grid Reliability and Supply Chain Legislation Amid Rising AI/Data Center Load

On Dec. 11, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills to address rising electricity d…

McGuireWoods Consulting 2025 Wrapped: New Hires and Distinguished Honors

2025 proved to be a banner year for McGuireWoods Consulting filled with new hires, distinguished hon…