Government Affairs Archive

Maryland 11% Sin Tax and Ammo Lead Ban Defeated

Last week, the Maryland General Assembly adjourned sine die, marking the end of the 2026 legislative session. In legislative terms, “sine die” (Latin

Idaho Protects Hunting Dogs. See what else passed.

Idaho

Earlier this month, the gavel fell, closing the 2026 Idaho budget session sine die. In legislative terms, “sine die” (Latin for “without day”) means

Alabama 2026 Legislative Session Adjourned

Alabama

Earlier this month, the Alabama Legislature adjourned Sine Die, marking the end of the 2026 legislative session. This year, the legislative session

New Virginia Firearm Bans: Governor Spanberger Signs Sweeping Restrictions into Law

Virginia

Yesterday, Thursday, April 23, Governor Abigail Spanberger disregarded the concerns of Virginia’s law-abiding sportsmen and officially signed a

Virginia’s Hunting and Shooting Heritage is Under Immediate Threat

Virginia

On Wednesday, April 22, the Virginia General Assembly will reconvene for a critical session to vote on Governor Abigail Spanberger’s amendments to

Sportsmen’s Alliance Secures Critical Fix to Protect Hunting Dogs, Training in Farm Bill

Legislative Action

Summary: The Sportsmen’s Alliance and its partners successfully secured the removal of anti-hunting language from the Farm Bill that threatened to ban

Opening Brief Filed in Ninth Circuit to Defend Science-Based Wolf Delisting

Litigation

Summary: The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and partners have filed an opening brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to defend the delisting of