If lobbying were illegal, it would be nice. It’s a tempting thought, but it seems impossible to criminalize lobbying. This multi-billion-dollar industry is widely accepted in American politics, and courts have generally ruled that it is protected speech. The...
The job of a registered lobbyist can be fascinating for anyone with good business and soft-person skills. This position requires being able to negotiate and persuade in equal measure. A person who wants to be a successful lobbyist usually works for a single...
You may have learned a lot about lobbying, but what makes a successful government relations firm? Most people would agree that results are the most important factors in making a successful firm. While we agree that getting the best results for our clients is the most...
In 2019, lobbyists spent over $3.47 billion on lobbying efforts on political issues. This represents the highest amount of money spent on lobbying since the peak of the lobbying industry in 2010. Groups are using the rise of political influence to create legislation...
Although direct and grassroots lobbying are effective tools for influencing public policies, they have very different ways of accomplishing this. In grassroots lobbying, the public is mobilized around a certain legislative issue. This type of lobbying involves asking...
The US civic technology sector is expected to grow significantly over the next few years due to the increasing number of people and organizations using mobile platforms and the technological advancements expected to affect how they interact with government officials....
