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Navigating State Capitals During Divided Government

Virtual Workshop

Navigating State Capitals During Divided Government

March 21, 2024
1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET

A divided government isn’t unique to Washington, D.C. – some state capitals around the country are controlled by one party in the legislature and another in the governor’s mansion. This workshop will go in-depth into successfully navigating a divided state government while still notching government relations wins.

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In this workshop, you’ll gain insight into:

    • The landscape of currently divided state governments
    • Ways to operate in a divided government that can help drive your government relations goals forward
    • The trends and changes on the horizon for states and the 2024 election

1:30 p.m.

Welcome and Introductions

1:35 p.m.

Current Landscape in the States 

In this session, we will: 

  • Highlight states with unified governments vs. divided governments 
  • Discuss how to advance your government relations goals in both instances 
  • Share case studies of how government relations “wins” were achieved in divided governments  
  • Explore strategies for gaining momentum on an issue when divided government presents a roadblock 
Melissa Horn Director of State Legislative Affairs
Arthritis Foundation

2:30 p.m.

Break

2:45 p.m.

What’s on the Horizon

In this session, we will: 

  • Speculate how the makeup of state capitals may change post-election 
  • Discuss what scenarios state government relations professionals should be preparing for ahead of November  
  • Detail what transitioning from divided state government to unified state government (and vice versa) entails, and what state government relations professionals should know 
Brennan Georgianni Senior Director, State Government Affairs
American Cleaning Institute

3:45 p.m.

Adjourn

Brennan Georgianni Senior Director, State Government Affairs
American Cleaning Institute
Melissa Horn Director of State Legislative Affairs
Arthritis Foundation

This program is eligible for 2 credits toward the Certificate in Government Relations and Lobbying and 2 Elective credits toward the Certificate in Public Affairs Management.

Register

Membership Plus: FREE
Members: $289
Non-Members: $399

More Registration Info

Additional discounts may apply to this meeting. These discounts may include:

For multiple registrants: A discount will apply to the standard member/nonmember rate for organizations that register two or more participants for the same meeting. The first registrant will pay full price, the second participant will receive a 10% discount and each additional registrant will receive a 15% discount. To register multiple participants, you may either register online or download the print and fax registration form.

Member discounts: Discounts for members are applied to all Public Affairs Council meetings.

Nonmembers: Join the Council today, and save by registering at the member rate and using the $200 new-member coupon you will receive. Contact our membership team for information about joining the Council.

Questions? Contact us at 202.787.5950.

Questions

Anna Platt
Senior Manager, Government Relations
202.787.5955 | [email protected]