Stop the Anger
I first wrote this for the June 23, 2017 edition of the Greenville Journal. In the wake of the assassination…
Before the Headlines: Read the Early Signals
By the time a policy makes headlines, the real decisions have already been made*. The votes are counted, the amendments…
When to Hire vs. When to Build
As we hit September, it’s budget season for most businesses and it’s 2026 agenda season for policy groups. If you’re…
Staffers: The Most Underrated Power Brokers
When most people think about influencing policy, they picture the elected officials — the ones whose names are on the…
Breaking Through: First Impressions in Advocacy
You care about an issue. That’s what matters. You don’t need to be a policy expert or memorize bill numbers…
3 Tips to Navigate a Political World Gone Sideways
When the Statehouse gets chaotic, or when your local county council decides to test-drive a new brand of political theater,…
New Year’s Resolution #1: Get To Know Elected Officials
At some point in 2025, a government decision will negatively impact your business or your community. Take action now. It’s…