Google’s Top Lobbyist Departs Amid Continued Regulatory Scrutiny

Google’s top lobbyist Mark Isakowitz is departing the company, leaving the tech giant without one of its most prominent Republican executives shortly before President-elect Donald Trump steps into office for a second time.

Isakowitz told Google staffers he has “been given a precious opportunity to play a role in government at an important time,” according to an email obtained by Bloomberg News. Isakowitz will become chief of staff to incoming Republican Senator-elect Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania, McCormick’s office said. Axios earlier reported that Isakowitz had been hired for the Senate job.

In the email, Isakowitz said Google lobbyists Cris Turner ...