Lobbying is an important part of the legislative process in the United States.
Lobbying is an important part of the legislative process in the United States. It is the act of influencing government decisions by advocating for a particular cause or interest. On this page, you will find the latest tips and tricks to help you and your organization develop a successful advocacy and lobbying strategy.
In this episode of Back in Session, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara welcome Anne Dudro and Luc Montminy, the newest members of Duane Morris Government Strategies. From policy consulting to working at the White House [...]
It may still be summer, but it's almost time for fall legislative sessions across the country. Which means it may be time to start scheduling meetings with legislators. Are you struggling with scheduling meetings with [...]
In this episode of Back in Session, the Ryans sit down with Jeff Berkowitz, founder and CEO of Delve, for an in-depth conversation on how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of public affairs and [...]
As legislative sessions kick off across the country, advocacy professionals must navigate diverse political landscapes, shifting priorities, and fast-moving policy developments. In this episode of Back in Session, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara sit [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/hapabapa As the year draws to a close, state legislatures across the country are gearing up for their upcoming sessions in 2025. A critical aspect of this preparation is state legislative prefiling, a [...]
In this episode of the Back in Session podcast, hosts Ryan Stevens and Ryan DeMara sit down with Terra McClelland, President of the State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) and Vice President of Government and External [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Pavel Muravev Following the 2022 midterm elections, Democrats hold veto-proof majorities in both legislative chambers in nine states, compared to 18 for Republicans. In a state’s checks and balances system, [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Worawut Prasuwan Associations exist in each state to promote various trades, industries, businesses, and professions. There are more than 25,000 national associations and more than 65,000 local, state, or regional associations in the [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/drnadig If you are new to navigating your state capitol building, or even a seasoned veteran, you may be Googling a few legislative terms thrown around capitol halls that everyone seems to [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Worawee Meepian Whether you are focusing your government affairs strategy and efforts in one capitol or multiple capitols, you probably have heard of the different "groups." You have also likely wondered whether [...]
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