Lobbying & Government Affairs

The Policy Stack practice is built on a deep mastery of state and federal government. With an established presence in Kansas, Missouri, and Washington D.C., we provide our clients with premier representation and strategic advice. Our work extends beyond the legislature to include effective engagement with the executive branch, including Governors' offices, Secretaries of State, and key administrative departments that create and implement policy. We are adept at designing and managing complex, multi-state campaigns for clients whose interests cross state lines.

 

Our experience managing multi-state campaigns is extensive. We have successfully represented client interests in diverse political landscapes across the nation, including on the West Coast (Alaska, California, Idaho, Washington), throughout the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah), across the Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin), throughout the South (Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia), and in the Northeast (Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire and New York).

 

Policy & Industry Expertise

This strategic work is grounded in substantive policy knowledge across a wide range of sectors. The Policy Stack has a significant track record of achieving outcomes in complex budget and Appropriations matters. We advise clients and lead advocacy efforts in critical industries and issue areas, including:​

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• Health, Medicaid & Child Welfare

• Education, Early Ed, Ed Tech

• Workforce & Economic Development

• Agriculture, Energy & Natural Resources

• Regulatory Affairs

• Transportation 

• Technology & Telecommunications

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Issues Management & Strategic Communication

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Successful advocacy requires a compelling narrative. We provide robust communication services to manage public perception and ensure our clients’ voices resonate. We can support issue framing, strategic key message development, and other public affairs strategies to shape the conversation and advance our clients' objectives with clarity and impact.

 

 

Stakeholder Engagement

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Policymaker Organizations: These are the official national or regional associations for public officials themselves—think of the groups for governors, attorneys general, legislative leaders, or mayors. This is often called "intergovernmental affairs" because it operates at the unique intersection of federal, state, and local power. Public officials rely heavily on these organizations for policy guidance, to learn new ideas from their peers, and to develop best practices for their communities.

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Policy Influencer Organizations: These are the entities that provide intellectual and political support for issues. This category includes think tanks, specialized research organizations, trade associations, and chambers of commerce. These groups are crucial "validators." When they lend their voice to an issue, policymakers listen, as they trust their counsel.

 

When your priorities are validated and amplified by these trusted national groups, you gain the leverage needed to drive policy discussions and achieve your advocacy goals. A smart strategy ensures you are well-positioned within the right organizations, guaranteeing you get the most impact from your investment of time and resources.

 

 

Advocacy Training & Empowerment

We believe in empowering organizations to become their own best advocates. We provide specialized training programs for grassroots groups and non-profits seeking to equip their staff and volunteers with effective advocacy skills. Our sessions cover the legislative process, strategic message development, and tactical execution, designed to build sustainable, long-term advocacy capacity from within. We offer on-demand or tailored in-person sessions for your board of directors and senior leaders.

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