Pittman Law Group

06/12/2026

This week’s federal updates highlight several major developments shaping policy conversations in Washington.

🌎 U.S. & Iran Tensions Escalate, Then Pause:
Military pressure and diplomatic uncertainty kept national security and global energy markets in focus this week.

🏛️ Congress Moves Major Funding Package as Another Reconciliation Bill Looks Unlikely:
With another large reconciliation bill increasingly unlikely this year, attention turns to appropriations, targeted policy measures, and implementation of current funding priorities.

🛰️ Surveillance Program Faces Uncertainty Amid DNI Fight:
Congress continues to debate the future of Section 702, balancing national security needs with ongoing concerns over privacy, oversight, and intelligence leadership.

At PLG, we’re committed to keeping our clients and communities informed on the federal decisions that impact their work, priorities, and future.

06/12/2026

This week’s Florida updates focus on election-year developments, from congressional maps and candidate qualifying to Governor DeSantis’ continued push for property tax relief.

🗺️ Florida Supreme Court Declines Congressional Map Challenge:
The current congressional map is expected to remain in place for the 2026 election cycle as legal challenges continue in the lower courts.

🗳️ Candidate Qualifying Week Wraps Up:
Candidates across Florida are filing paperwork and fees to officially appear on the ballot, helping set the field for the 2026 election cycle.

🏠 DeSantis Continues Push for Property Tax Relief:
Governor DeSantis continues to press for broader property tax reform, including renewed attention on the grant fund proposal tied to state-supported local revenue replacements.

06/11/2026

Please join us in welcoming Caroline Kamel, Esq. to Pittman Law Group as Of Counsel.

Caroline brings valuable experience in criminal defense, contract law, DUI defense, family law, and regulatory compliance, along with a strong commitment to serving her clients with excellence and integrity.

We are excited to have her join our team and look forward to the outstanding service she will provide to our clients and community.

06/09/2026

Proud to have our Managing Partner and Board Chair-Elect Sean Pittman attend the American Diabetes Association 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans.

The event brought together leaders, researchers, health care professionals, and advocates from across the country to highlight groundbreaking research, innovative treatments, and new approaches to improving the lives of people living with diabetes.

We are grateful for the incredible work of the American Diabetes Association, CEO Chuck Henderson, and the entire ADA team for their continued commitment to advancing care, expanding access, and driving progress toward a healthier future.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to our client, Trulieve, on its historic uplisting.

PLG is proud to support a company that continues to lead with vision, growth, and a commitment to expanding access for patients and communities across the country.

Congratulations to Kim Fedele Rivers and the entire Trulieve team on this incredible achievement!

Read the full article below!

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06/05/2026

This week’s federal landscape is focused on appropriations, budget reconciliation, and growing political pressure inside the Republican conference.

🏛️ House Appropriators Advance FY2027 Spending Bills:
House appropriators continued moving FY2027 spending bills forward, including Interior-Environment and Transportation-HUD. The process sets early funding priorities for infrastructure, transportation, environmental programs, and Community Project Funding requests important to local communities.

💰 GOP Doubts Grow Over Potential “Reconciliation 3.0” Package:
Republicans are weighing a possible third reconciliation package focused on defense, affordability, and program integrity, but internal divisions remain over spending cuts, entitlement programs, and competing legislative deadlines.

🗳️ GOP Intraparty Defections Highlight Midterm Pressures:
Recent Republican defections on enforcement, war powers, and Ukraine assistance underscore the political pressures lawmakers are facing as they balance party priorities with constituent concerns heading into the midterms.

PLG will continue tracking developments in Washington and what they mean for our clients and communities.

06/05/2026

A busy week in Florida politics brought major developments on tax reform, artificial intelligence accountability, and the future of the state’s congressional map.

🏠 Property Tax Reform Heads to Voters:
Florida lawmakers approved a major property tax proposal that will appear on the November 2026 ballot. The measure would expand the homestead exemption for non-school taxes and change how property assessments are handled, setting up a major debate over tax relief and local government funding.

🤖 Florida Sues the Makers of ChatGPT:
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that Florida is suing OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and CEO Sam Altman. The lawsuit alleges the company prioritized growth over safety and exposed children and Floridians to risks involving self-harm, violence, data collection, addiction, and unreliable information.

🗺️ Florida’s Congressional Map Fight Moves to the State Supreme Court:
Voting rights groups are asking the Florida Supreme Court to pause Florida’s new congressional lines while legal challenges continue. The outcome could shape future elections and determine whether the current map remains in place ahead of the 2026 cycle.

As these issues move through the courts, campaigns, and state policy process, PLG is keeping a close eye on the potential impact for communities across Florida.

06/03/2026

We're on Capitol Hill today for the House Appropriations Committee markup of the FY2027 Interior-Environment and Transportation-HUD spending bills.

These bills not only set key federal funding priorities for the coming fiscal year, but also help determine the future of Community Project Funding requests submitted by members of Congress on behalf of local communities, including several projects for our incredible clients.

Our federal team remains engaged throughout the appropriations process to advance priorities in infrastructure, economic development, environmental protection, housing, transportation, and community investment.

05/29/2026

It was a busy week in Florida politics, and we’re highlighting a few of the biggest storylines shaping the state:

🏛️ Florida Legislature passes state budget
Lawmakers approved the state budget, sending the final spending plan to Governor DeSantis for review and potential line-item vetoes.

🗺️ Florida’s congressional map survives an early court challenge
A judge allowed the map to remain in place while legal challenges continue, meaning 2026 election planning can proceed under the current boundaries for now.

🏠 DeSantis unveils major property tax reform proposal
The Governor announced a new proposal aimed at property tax relief, setting up another special session and major debate over homeowner costs, local government funding, and the future of public services.

Pittman Law Group will continue monitoring the issues shaping Florida’s communities, local governments, and legislative priorities.

05/29/2026

From Capitol Hill to the federal courts, several major developments this week could shape policy, funding, and political strategy in Washington!

🏛️ Senate GOP attempts to salvage immigration reconciliation package:
Senate Republicans are working to preserve a roughly $70 billion immigration enforcement package as internal negotiations continue over restrictions tied to the proposed “anti-weaponization” fund.

🛡️ House defense hawks signal priorities in FY27 defense authorization bill:
House Armed Services Committee leaders released a draft defense bill outlining priorities around weapons procurement, Pentagon oversight, and major defense investments.

⚖️ Federal judge blocks Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund:
A federal judge temporarily blocked the administration from moving forward with a proposed fund connected to alleged government targeting, adding another hurdle to ongoing reconciliation negotiations.