Florida may no longer be a swing state, but it could offer some of the earliest clues about where the 2026 midterms are headed. Nathan Gonzales explains why the Sunshine State’s fast vote count, statewide races and newly redrawn House districts could make it an early indicator on election night.

AI can help advocacy teams personalize messages, sharpen targeting and make sense of complex information, but more technology does not automatically mean better advocacy. From protecting authenticity and advocate consent to knowing where human judgment still matters, these do’s and don’ts offer a practical guide to using AI without losing the people at the heart of a campaign.

The senior vice president of global government affairs and policy at Johnson & Johnson reflects on how her experience as a patient shaped a career in healthcare advocacy, the power of human connection in advancing policy and nearly a decade of service on the Public Affairs Council Board. Plus, she shares the story behind a longtime passion outside the office: fronting a rock band with her husband.

New Public Affairs Council benchmarking research explores how practitioners are putting AI to work, how organizations are approaching governance and investment, and where gaps remain as the profession moves from adoption to integration.

New Public Affairs Council benchmarking research offers a look inside association GR operations, from team size and budgets to the use of outside consultants, cross-functional collaboration and how organizations measure success.

Women face distinct considerations when planning for their financial futures, including longer life expectancies and nonlinear earnings paths. Financial advisor Ann Marie Etergino shares how a comprehensive financial plan can help women navigate these realities, make more informed decisions and build greater confidence in their personal and professional lives.

Stay up to date on the latest public affairs career moves as professionals transition into new leadership roles and opportunities. This month’s updates include new roles at DLA Piper, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, American Cleaning Institute, International Franchise Association, Google Cloud, Cox Enterprises, Oracle, Airlines for America and more.

Some conversations are too good to cut short. Attendees discussed issues like healthcare and manufacturing at industry roundtables during this month’s Government Relations & Policy Conference.