October 4, 2017 •
Will your grassroots advocacy work trigger reporting requirements?
Does your advocacy work include grassroots lobbying? Do you know what actions are considered grassroots lobbying? Generally, Grassroots Lobbying is defined as the act of encouraging the public to contact lawmakers and administrative officials for the purpose of influencing legislation […]
Does your advocacy work include grassroots lobbying? Do you know what actions are considered grassroots lobbying?
Generally, Grassroots Lobbying is defined as the act of encouraging the public to contact lawmakers and administrative officials for the purpose of influencing legislation or other official action.
These actions may trigger registration requirements. And if your organization already has registered lobbyists, these actions may have to be reported.
State and Federal Communications is here to help you. Our newest tip sheet on Grassroots Lobbying will provide you with guidance on how to ensure you can stay compliant with all your grassroots advocacy efforts.
This tip sheet will provide you with the key information to keep in mind as you begin your efforts, including knowing what activities trigger registration and when you have to register.
Click here to get this FREE tip sheet today – and ensure you and your team can say “I Comply!”
June 13, 2016 •
We’re Heading to the 2016 National Grassroots Conference!
State and Federal Communications is excited to be a sponsor of the 2016 National Grassroots Conference next week. We believe in the great value of this gathering! Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of the company, will be bringing a team […]
State and Federal Communications is excited to be a sponsor of the 2016 National Grassroots Conference next week.
We believe in the great value of this gathering! Elizabeth Bartz, president and CEO of the company, will be bringing a team to Alexandria, VA to participate in the program. We never miss it.
You can follow the conversations from the conference on Twitter @PACouncil #2016GRC.
May 5, 2016 •
See Us in Person!
Here is our May/June calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello! May 10 Go Red for Women Luncheon, Akron, OH May 18 WGR Spring Reception, Washington, DC May 19 Akron Roundtable […]
Here is our May/June calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!
May 10 Go Red for Women Luncheon, Akron, OH
May 18 WGR Spring Reception, Washington, DC
May 19 Akron Roundtable – Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Akron, OH
May 19 PAC PALS Spring Reception, Washington, DC
May 19-21 NCSL Executive Committee Spring Meeting, Minneapolis, MN
May 30 Memorial Day, Office Closed, Akron, OH
May 31 – June 2 PLI’s Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute, New York City, NY
June 6-9 2016 BIO International Convention, San Francisco, CA
June 13-15 US Chamber’s America’s Small Business Summit, Washington, DC
June 20-22 Public Affairs Council National Grassroots Conference, Alexandria, VA
June 23 Public Affairs Council Digital Media and Advocacy Summit, Alexandria, VA
June 24-27 U.S. Conference of Mayors 84th Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN
January 27, 2016 •
New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics Releases New Advisory Opinion
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics has released an Advisory Opinion regarding what constitutes lobbying activity when it comes to political consultants and grassroots communications. Advisory Opinion 16-01 requires public relations consultants to register their efforts to influence government through […]
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics has released an Advisory Opinion regarding what constitutes lobbying activity when it comes to political consultants and grassroots communications. Advisory Opinion 16-01 requires public relations consultants to register their efforts to influence government through public campaigns, which includes any contact with editorial boards aimed at publishing communications involving a political issue.
The Advisory Opinion is meant to encompass grassroots communications, an action the public relations community is calling an unconstitutional restraint on free speech. With the Opinion taking effect, grassroots communication is considered lobbying if it references, suggests, or otherwise implicates activity covered by the Lobbying act; takes a clear position on the issue in question; or is an attempt to influence a public official through a call to action. If a consultant had control over the delivery of the message and had input into its content, registration and reporting will now be required.
January 13, 2016 •
See You at the National Grassroots Conference in Orlando!
What grassroots activities are you involved in? Did you know that reporting your grassroots activities in one state or municipality doesn’t mean that you are required to do so in another? Failure to report if it is required could cause […]
Take the opportunity to sit down during the 2016 PAC Grassroots Conference and come have lunch on us! State and Federal Communications is hosting a luncheon on Wednesday, January 27th where you can discuss government compliance and more.
All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit Surge for attending. Seats are limited and are going fast, so check out our video for luncheon details and R.S.V.P. here!
See you in Orlando!
May 20, 2014 •
Proud to Be a Sponsor of PACs, Politics & Grassroots
State and Federal Communications is proud to be a sponsor of the Women in Government Relations PACs, Politics & Grassroots Conference in Washington, D.C.! WGR says this about the gathering: The PACs, Politics & Grassroots Conference brings together the government […]
State and Federal Communications is proud to be a sponsor of the Women in Government Relations PACs, Politics & Grassroots Conference in Washington, D.C.!
WGR says this about the gathering: The PACs, Politics & Grassroots Conference brings together the government relations, PAC and advocacy communities for a day of learning. This one-of-a-kind DC based conference includes fantastic speakers, engaging panel sessions and interactive conversations with leaders in the field of politics.
If you see State and Federal Communications Federal Compliance Associate Rebecca South at the conference, be sure to say hello!
January 3, 2014 •
See Us in Person!
Here is our January – March calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello! January 2-5 Women In Government’s – 20th Annual State Director’s Conference, Phoenix, Arizona January 12-17 Public Affairs Institute, […]
Here is our January – March calendar. If you are attending any of the coming events, please stop by and say hello!
January 2-5 Women In Government’s – 20th Annual State Director’s Conference, Phoenix, Arizona
January 12-17 Public Affairs Institute, Laguna Beach, California
January 22-24 The United States Conference of Mayors’ 82nd Winter Meeting, Washington, D.C.
January 30 – February 1 NCSL Executive Committee Meeting & NCSL Foundation Board Meeting, Austin, Texas
February 3-6 Public Affairs Council National Grassroots Conference, Miami Beach, Florida
March 3-6 Public Affairs Council National PAC Conference, Miami Beach, Florida
March 16-19 NASPO Marketing to State Governments, San Diego, California
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