Service Catalog
Government Affairs
01.Discovery & Strategy Session
Discover the power of advocacy with The Policy Stack, where we offer a complimentary 30 minute virtual Discovery & Strategy Session to help you identify challenges and seize opportunities and then explore our flexible service bundles, subscriptions, and "stack your own" (SYO) services, products, and trainings tailored to your needs. Begin your proactive journey in influencing policy today.
02.Retained Lobbyist / Policy Analyst
The Policy Stack provides strategic, retainer-based lobbying services for single-state, multi-state, or federal engagements. We offer dedicated representation to advance your cause, including navigating government and representing you at key hearings. All retainers include an initial strategy session, regular legislative and regulatory alerts, and a concise monthly memo summarizing our activities, analysis, and actionable advice. Scope and complexity is tailored to your needs (state/federal).
03.Appropriations Monitoring & Protection
Service to non-profits, universities, local governments, and industry associations that rely on state funding. We can help you defend your base: protect existing line-item from cuts, or secure new funding by identify and pursue new funding opportunities or grants within agency budgets, lobby for capital project support for specific capital improvement projects.
Communication & Public Affairs
01.Advocacy Message & Collateral Development
This service is designed to translate a client's complex policy position into a clear, concise, and persuasive narrative for lawmakers and their staff. Includes: core message development, one-pager, talking points memo and key stakeholder communications, including a: sample letter to legislators and op-ed.
02.Custom Policy Briefs & White Papers
Translating highly technical statutory language and data sets into clear, executive-level briefs designed to persuade and inform stakeholders.
03.Policy Thought Leadership & Ghostwriting
Effective advocacy requires a public voice. We translate your organization's complex policy positions into clear, persuasive content that commands attention. From ghostwriting strategic op-eds for regional publications to developing ongoing policy blogs and executive communications, we position you and your organization as the leading authority on the issues that matter most to your industry.
Legislative Intelligence
01.Legislative Intelligence
A written weekly intelligence briefing report: a concise summary of key developments, data, regulations and bills. Its purpose is to keep busy professionals informed without overwhelming them with information. We can track key issues (e.g., "data privacy," "AI, online gambling"), bill introduction. Includes expert analysis. Actionable insights and other service can be added.
02.Custom Bill Tracking
Our weekly bill tracking, legislative and regulatory report simplifies your advocacy efforts. Get concise recaps with key updates, deadlines, and action items—all in a one-pager. Stay informed and ready to act!
03.Regulatory Alignment & Rulemaking
The specifics of how funds are distributed are often determined during the agency rulemaking process rather than in the statute itself. This is where the practical accessibility of funds is decided. Scope: We advise on the technical aspects of implementation, helping organizations engage with state agencies (such as Departments of Labor, Health, or Ed.). We work to ensure that fund administration—whether through competitive grants, formula distributions, or direct contracts—remains accessible.
Applied Policy Research
01.Comparative Policy Analysis
A comparative policy analysis is the systematic study of how different jurisdictions address public problems. It involves comparing and contrasting the policies they implement, as well as the outcomes of those policies, to understand why certain approaches are effective. We translate findings into an actionable recommendations and a concrete, strategic plan for the client. For example, connecting cross-state trends in health and human services, education, or your specific target issue area.
02.Health and Human Service Design
Strategic development of health and welfare policy frameworks, including Medicaid 1115 waiver concepts. We help states, nonprofits, and healthcare systems define program goals, target populations, and care delivery models to prepare for legislative or CMS review.
03.Medicaid & Healthcare Innovation
End-to-end research, feasibility studies, and strategic design for Section 1115 demonstration waivers. We analyze state-level impacts, budget neutrality constraints, and program efficacy., including Section 1115 Waivers.
04.Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Analysis
Deep-dive research into how housing, education, and economic stability intersect with healthcare outcomes. We provide the evidence-based data required to secure funding or draft equitable health policies.
05.Welfare & Social Services Evaluation
Comprehensive reviews of safety-net programs, including comparative state policy research to identify best practices and legislative gaps.
06.Education Policy Impact Assessments
Evaluating state and federal education funding models, program compliance, and workforce development initiatives.