TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Corp. hired King & Spalding LLP to lobby on information technology, innovation and research funding. Former Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) will work on the account.
The Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association hired Atlas Crossing LLC to educate policymakers on digital assets, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Sean Joyce, former chief of staff to House Financial Services Committee ranking member Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), will work on the account.
ENERGY
The American Clean Power Association hired Subject Matter to lobby on issues related to energy tax policy. Steve Elmendorf, former chief of staff to former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.), will work on the account.
Battery startup Enovix Corp. hired The Nardelli Group to lobby on potential funding sources for next generation battery technology. Mick Nardelli, former deputy chief of staff to former Rep. Ron Klink (D-Pa.), will work on the account.
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America hired ABI Associates to lobby on issues related to natural gas pipeline permitting and pipeline safety. Ankit Desai, former legislative correspondent for then-Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.), will work on the account.
TAX
Citibank Inc. hired Capitol Tax Partners LLP to lobby on international tax issues. Randy Herndon, former tax counsel to Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), will work on the account.
AVIATION
Columbia Helicopters Inc. hired Invariant LLC to work on commercial aviation support solutions for domestic wildfire prevention and suppression. Anne MacMillan, former senior policy adviser to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), will work on the account.