Virtual Workshop Coordinating State & Federal Government Relations April 25, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET The old saying says to never let your left hand know what your right hand…
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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…
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Webinar Compliance Webinar: LD2s and LD203s March 13, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET The deadline for first quarter LDA filings is rapidly approaching! This webinar will cover the ins and…
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Virtual Workshop Creating & Standing up Your Government Relations Function February 21, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET When creating and standing up a government relations function, where do you begin?…
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Is the Fight for the Senate Over? November 2023By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst With Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin heading for the exits,…
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The Buzz: Research Reveals Shift Among Business Leaders November 2023 For a century or so — since the Great Depression and the New Deal — the Republican Party has been…
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Are We About to Have a Foreign Policy Election? October 2023 By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst With Republicans and Democrats fighting about…
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Master lobbying & PAC compliance. Essential training for advocacy leaders. Learn state & federal regulations in DC or virtually. Ensure program success.
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The Public Affairs Council’s Government Relations & Policy Conference is the foremost event bringing together practitioners, experts and consultants to discuss fundamentals, emerging trends and advanced strategies in local, state…
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No, You Can’t Ignore the Presidential Race September 2023By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst The country’s collective apathy is palpable. Very few Americans…
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Spotlight on … Cornelius (Neal) Fletcher II Director of Federal Affairs Everytown for Gun Safety September 2023You’ll be speaking on how to pivot your government relations strategy at the Council’s Government…
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Nathan Gonzales examines the lack of empathy at the heart of the partisan divide and why we need to stop thinking of rural America as the “real America.”
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From working for three U.S. presidents to his current role as Global Head of Government Affairs for SAP, Peter Selfridge has tremendous depth of knowledge in politics and public affairs.…
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There are show horses and work horses in Congress, and guess what? Voters prefer the show horses. A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences delves into why grandstanding…
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It’s harder and harder to figure out who is going to emerge from the DeSantis-Disney struggle looking better than before this quarrel started or how, if ever, it will end.…
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Republicans and Democrats seem determined to “gift” the presidential race to each other. From scrutiny about Biden’s faculties to Trump’s legal issues and poor track record with independents, Nathan Gonzales…
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For some companies, having their political activity evaluated by the CPA-Zicklin Index can be intimidating; for others, it’s exhilarating. But as the number of companies being rated continues to expand,…
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PepsiCo’s director of government affairs and corporate citizenship discusses her career trajectory and why PepsiCo considers itself “a playground for curious people.” Plus, Lustig shares insights into her time studying…
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The State & Local Government Relations Conference, is now the Government Relations & Policy Conference.
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The media plays an important accountability role in our politics, but how do we restore the trust between the press and average citizens? Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales offers some observations…
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The new vice president of government relations at KORE Power discusses the enthusiasm of people working in the clean energy industry, the satisfaction she gets from her moonlighting gig as…
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In our new column on trends you can put to use in your own public affairs work, we look at why you shouldn’t be disappointed when a legislative member passes…
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There are a lot of unknowns looking ahead to the 2024 elections, but one thing we do know is where the key fights will take place. Read on for Nathan…
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At the National PAC Conference, Nathan Gonzales answered pressing election questions from attendees. Watch for his insights on what’s coming in 2023 and beyond. And be sure to check out…
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Advocacy content is now more important than ever. Don’t settle for the same old infographic; craft award-winning content. Good creative content can spur action, engage policymakers and enhance your advocacy…
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Attendees of The Advocacy Conference in Fort Lauderdale had some burning questions for Nathan Gonzales about upcoming elections. Watch now to find out what they had to say.
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Spotlight on … Makini Nyanteh February 2023Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer American Institutes for Research (AIR) You’re a recent graduate of the Public Affairs Institute. What attracted you…
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Webinar LDA vs. IRC Filing Methods December 13, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET The deadline for your organization to file lobbying reports using either the LDA or IRC method is…
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If you thought we would get a break from election activity and news, think again. Nathan Gonzales explains why there will be plenty of action in 2023.
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Government relations teams play an important role in their organization’s branding. State and local officials are making decisions that affect your organization, but are they aware of the contributions your…
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Webinar Media Relations for Public Affairs September 13, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Set your organization up for success, public favorability and a positive image. A smart media relations strategy…
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Virtual Workshop Negotiation Skills for Public Affairs September 19, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Public affairs professionals play a critical role in helping organizations understand how government works and how…
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Why didn’t the “red wave” so many experts predicted materialize in the 2022 midterms? With an unpopular Democratic president in office and economic pessimism weighing on voters, Republican success seemed…
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The midterms left us with slim margins and the prospect of even more gridlock at the federal level. Discover why those looking to move the needle in either direction have…
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With a master’s in divinity as well as both a J.D. and a master’s in law, Kendra Brown brings a varied knowledge base to her work as Mastercard’s vice president…
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Nathan Gonzales explains why there’s a difference between “what happened in an election and what politicians think happened” and dives into the issues to listen for as politicians diagnose the…
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Prepare for a tumultuous post-election period that could escalate debates over the legitimacy of results. Nathan Gonzales breaks down how we could find ourselves with an even uglier election denial…
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Will Republicans sweep Congress? Will congressional control be split between parties? Will Democrats make gains in both chambers? Nathan Gonzales dives into the uncertainty of the midterms and how the…
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