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Last night, the MPA and Netflix hosted a screening of 'The Residence,' a gripping new murder mystery set in the White House. Our very own C. Stewart Verdery, Jr. & Katie Grant Drew were in attendance to support our client, Netflix, and got a thrilling sneak peek of this new show that offers a look at the behind-the-scenes staff who make the White House run.

Jordan Wood, former Trump administration communications aide, was quoted in The Hill regarding VP Vance's role within the administration and the shift since Trump's first term. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gcTDdmb7

As Congress takes a pause on AI policymaking amid political transitions, states aren’t waiting around. New York is stepping into the AI regulation ring with a first-of-its-kind bill to curb misuse of powerful AI models—following California’s failed 2024 attempt. Meanwhile, California lawmakers are back with a new wave of targeted AI bills on #safety, #deepfakes, and #bias. With at least ten states pushing AI regulations, businesses—especially startups—are navigating an increasingly fragmented legal landscape. The question remains: will #Congress step in, or will states continue shaping #AI #policy on their own terms? More here... Monument Advocacy

Last week, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, celebrated the issuance dedication of the Appalachian Trail forever stamps at Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia. The fifteen stamps, unveiled by the U.S. Postal Service, highlight the natural beauty of each of the A.T. states and commemorates the 100th?anniversary of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy on March 3rd. ? C. Stewart Verdery, Jr., Founder and Partner at Monument Advocacy, attended the event alongside ATC President & CEO Sandi Marra and key partners from the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Postal Service, and Georgia State Parks. Monument Advocacy is proud to support the ATC in its work to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian Trail now and for future generations.? Congratulations?to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy on this well-deserved recognition. Here’s to 100 years of stewardship—and many more to come.

AI is reshaping industries at breakneck speed, driving efficiencies, automating tasks, and raising fundamental questions about jobs, energy consumption, and economic equity. But as businesses capitalize on AI’s potential, who should bear the financial burden of this transformation? Should tax policy incentivize innovation, or should companies benefiting from automation pay more to offset its impacts? With outdated R&D incentives, growing concerns over automation’s effect on tax revenue, and the strain AI places on energy infrastructure, the U.S. tax code is due for a serious rethink. Read on to explore how our tax and AI experts, Brandon Audap and Joseph Hoefer, start walking through how policymakers can modernize tax policy to keep pace with the AI revolution in a 4-part series on AI and tax…

We are proud to see Monument partner Jill Jackson take the stage as emcee at the 2025 Women's Leadership Conference, where inspiring leaders across industries shared their wisdom and expertise.

Monument Advocacy is thrilled to welcome Tatyana B. as the new lead of our cybersecurity practice. Tatyana joins?as a?principal in our Washington, DC office. Read more about Tatyana here:?https://lnkd.in/eMusnBM4"

C. Stewart Verdery, Jr.?was quoted in a The Washington Post article calling Trump's proposed $5 million "gold card" immigration initiative an "uphill battle" without Congress, while emphasizing the need for job creation requirements beyond "a visa for rich people." Read the full article at?https://lnkd.in/eFXzCu3a.?