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.
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 [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/eurobanks When your organization is planning its Government Relations strategy, you cannot overlook the effectiveness of planning a Hill Day. As we've previously written, before the pandemic changed the way lobbying and government [...]
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 policy leaders. However, getting in [...]
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 in both chambers and House [...]
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 efforts? The first step is [...]
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 to plan. With the shutdown [...]
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 you may have advocated or [...]
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 state has rules and laws [...]
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 January. While lawmakers might not [...]
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