Adept, hardworking, and resolutely determined, Ben Whipple never shies away from a legislative challenge—no matter how complex. Since graduating cum laude from Notre Dame Law School, his career has spanned across the legal, government, and corporate sectors. As a...
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Must-see news from State Capitols across the U.S., including client achievements, new policies, and regulatory and legislative reports
NASL Member Spotlight: Matt Irish, O’Neill and Associates
A proud Massachusetts native, Matt Irish has an intimate understanding of the inner workings of his home state, including its government operations. Before joining O’Neill and Associates, he served as chief of staff, legislative aide, and staff director in the...
Member Spotlight: Bruce Coppa, President, Capitol Consultants of Hawaii
Since 2014, Bruce Coppa has served at the helm of Capitol Consultants of Hawaii, the Aloha State’s leading government relations and lobbying firm. Long considered one of the most effective and influential leaders in government and politics, Bruce boasts decades of...
Mullenix & Associates: The Arkansas REALTORS’® Voice at the Capitol
The Arkansas REALTORS® Association (ARA) is one of the state’s most influential political organizations with a robust and ever-growing membership. It has developed a reputation as a driving force at the State Capitol, spearheading legislation to help residents buy,...
Member Spotlight: Amy Kellogg, J.D., Partner, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Whether looking to impact the legislative process, learn about procurement regulations or government funding mechanisms, Amy J. Kellogg, J.D., of Harter Secrest & Emery LLP (HSE), is a go-to, trusted resource for clients, partners, and colleagues facing...
Member Spotlight: Tim Ward, Michigan Legislative Consultants
Tim Ward is a well-known and respected figure at the Michigan State Capitol, and rightly so. As president of Michigan Legislative Consultants (MLC), he helps clients tackle complex legislative issues with strategic thinking, professionalism, and an unmatched work...
Celebrating the New Website
Dear Fellow NASL Members, Thank you for your continued interest in and engagement with our new website. With your support, we’ve seen a sizeable uptick in traffic on statelobbyists.org and across NASL’s social media platforms. Our LinkedIn has seen the greatest...
Riding for a cause: Man to bike entire state to help returning citizens
Tim Ward is getting ready for a ride - a really big one. On Monday the avid cyclist will begin making his way around the entire state of Michigan, on his bike. "It's 2,452 miles in total," Ward said. Nearly 2,500 miles - tracing the lower and upper peninsulas - all to...
NASL Mackinac Island 2023 Agenda
NASL Members, We are just days away from this year’s annual meeting on Mackinac Island, Michigan. In preparation, please find attached the meeting agenda, the latest approved bylaws, a membership list, and a committee roster. All these documents and more are available...
Mullenix & Associates: Julie and Ted Celebrate Granddaughter Blair
As any colleague, state government partner, or Arkansas elected official will tell you, Julie and Ted Mullenix are workhorses. They love what they do and are passionate about representing their client’s interests at the State Capitol. However, there’s one activity...