ASAToday for August 19, 2026
Data Centers
As of late summer 2026, lawmakers in 15 states have considered moratoriums or significant restrictions on data-center development, while data-center legislation in more than 30 states has addressed a far broader range of issues including: electricity demand…
Read MoreCongress is in August Recess!
Congress is in its August recess, but we will continue to provide intermittent updates on important legislative and regulatory developments as they emerge. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy these remaining…
Read MoreSenate Passes Continuing Resolution, Setting Up House-Senate Negotiations
The Senate approved its version of the continuing resolution (CR) by a vote of 90-6, sending the legislation to negotiations with the House over differences between the two bills. Sens. Cassidy (R-LA),…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans—Sens. Collins (R-ME) and Murkowski (R-AK) —joining Democrats in opposing his nomination. Collins and Murkowski cited concerns about…
Read MoreJuly Jobs Report Shows Unexpected Employment Decline
The U.S. labor market weakened unexpectedly in July, with employers cutting 23,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline was significantly below expectations, as economists forecasted an increase of…
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