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Struggling to Schedule Legislative Meetings? Here are the Tips You Need to Succeed

Ryan StevensJanuary 5, 2022January 5, 2022

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Aymanejed from Pixabay The key to effective lobbying is being able to get in front of the right lawmakers or regulatory and...

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Earmarks’ Return to Capitol Hill

John ZangJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Gerd Altmann & Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay As DMGS noted previously, earmarks are making a return in the 117th Congress after a decade-long moratorium. Democrats...

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Tips for Successful Grassroots Lobbying Efforts

Ryan StevensApril 29, 2021April 29, 2021

Image by Ryan Stevens We have already gone over how to lobby during a pandemic and succeed at grant writing, but how can you be successful at your grassroots lobbying...

Capitol Hill Lobbying

How to Plan a Virtual Fly-In

Ryan StevensApril 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Alexandra_Koch and cytis from Pixabay Before the pandemic changed the way lobbying and government affairs operate, fly-ins took a lot of work and effort...

Legislative Session Lobbying

2021 Legislative Session Preparation Tips

Ryan StevensJanuary 8, 2021January 9, 2021

Digital Image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Kate226 from Pixabay With 2021 legislative sessions now underway in numerous states, it is essential to prepare for your advocacy efforts. While...

Lobbying

Lobbyists, Lawmakers, and the Revolving Door

Ryan StevensDecember 16, 2020December 15, 2020

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by David Mark from Pixabay A “revolving door” is the practice of public officials or employees leaving their positions to lobby. However, each...

Government Operations Legislative Session Lobbying

Pre-Filed Legislation in State Capitols: a 2021 Session Preview

Ryan StevensDecember 9, 2020December 9, 2020

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by David Mark from Pixabay In 2021, every state legislature in the country will meet, with the vast majority beginning their sessions in...

Capitol Hill Lobbying

DMGS OnPoint: House & Senate Leaders in the 117th Congress

Ryan StevensNovember 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Parties Have Elected Their Leaders for the 117th Congress Most top lawmakers are returning to their leadership roles House Democrats will have a smaller majority in the new Congress Formal...

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