A recent Harris Poll shows that 84% of business leaders are concerned about how today’s political and legal climate is affecting their companies. Yet public affairs executives are often missing from corporate boardrooms. Maureen Kline, vice president of public affairs and sustainability for Pirelli Tire North America and a vice chair of the Council’s Executive Committee, explores why this needs to change.

Thanks to early primaries and extremely partisan districts and states, it’s not too early to start building next year’s advocacy strategy. Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales offers insights on how to identify which candidates are most likely to serve in the 120th Congress.

What’s harder than digging out after the severe winter weather that pummeled much of the country? Crafting a plan for success in today’s high‑risk business and political environment. Attendees at the 2026 Public Affairs Institute left January’s program with a toolkit to help them do exactly that. Read on for takeaways captured by the Council’s Nneka Chiazor and Laura Horsley.

Stay current on the latest career moves across the public affairs community. February’s updates feature new roles at UnitedHealth Group, General Motors, Merck, Shell USA, Honeywell, the American Bankers Association, and more. Browse the full list to see who’s stepped into new positions and where they’ve landed.

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