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Sept. 15, 2014 Virginia Budget Agreement
Earlier today in Richmond, Governor Terry McAuliffe and senior legislators, including the House Republican leadership, announced a budget agreement that will be considered later this week when the House and Senate reconvene in special session. Until today, the General...
Kemper Consulting Principal again named to Best Lawyers in America
Norfolk, VA – John-Garrett Kemper, Vice President and Counsel, at Kemper Consulting has been selected by his peers to be included in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Government Relations by BestLawyers.com. The oldest and most...
Virginia’s Revised FY15-FY16 Revenue Forecast
This morning Governor McAuliffe presented the final revenue report for fiscal year 2014 and an interim look at the next two fiscal years, 2015 and 2016. As Kemper Consulting reported earlier this summer, the enacted Appropriations Act for FY15-FY16 assumed a total...
Virginia Ethics and Disclosure Update
As many of you know, 2014 General Assembly created a new Ethics Advisory Council. The Council will issue opinions and receive disclosure forms submitted by both legislators and lobbyists. You should be aware of these specific changes and requirements: 1. Tangible and...
Virginia Special Session Budget Update
On Friday and as reported by Kemper Consulting, Governor Terry McAuliffe indicated that he would sign H.B. 5002, the new biennial budget for fiscal years 2014 – 2016. However, the Governor included eight line item vetoes. This evening the Virginia General Assembly...
June 20 Budget Update
Earlier today in Richmond, Governor Terry McAuliffe said that but for the pending July 1 start of the new fiscal year, he was inclined to veto the FY 2014-2016 budget bill approved by the General Assembly on June 12 and communicated to him on June 15. However, the...