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This week the HB Strategies 50 State team takes a closer look at the State Attorneys General races for the next election cycle in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The team’s exclusive series, AG Power Play: The Contenders, forecasts the political future of the 30 office holders in the 2025-2026 election cycle. HB Strategies CEO Andrew Blunt noted, “These five races, and all 30 this cycle, will significantly influence the policy and regulatory framework organizations must navigate in the coming years.” Each report includes five contenders and examines the past and present political dynamics of each race; identifies whether the incumbent will run, is term-limited, or eying the Governor’s mansion; and the latest information on any challengers. You can download today’s edition here, https://lnkd.in/e7AmiPic #HBStrategies

Today was Wisconsin Fuel & Retail Association (WFRA) 2025 Legislative Conference. Always my favorite day of year, helping independent business owners make connections under the dome.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Elizabeth Lo to Principal in the HB Strategies Denver office. Elizabeth has worked in and around the Colorado General Assembly for more than a decade and clients benefit from her diligent work on their behalf. We are proud to have her on the HB Strategies team. https://lnkd.in/er4ZREtH #HBStrategiesCO #HBStrategies

Agriculture Day on the Hill in TN is the best! Being a country girl, I love when the barnyard shows up at work. Plus, I’m proud to be representing TN Pork Producers this year too. #thankafarmer

This week I had the opportunity to provide advocacy training to the annual TCCY “Child Advocacy Days” attendees. It was truly an honor because we share a passion for helping Tennessee children in need.

An important reminder from Stacy McHatton McBride, HB Strategies EVP for Federal Government Affairs, you always have to be looking ahead when it comes to the congressional appropriations process. Stacy spoke to Bloomberg Government's Kate Ackley... https://lnkd.in/erJPjXgS #HBStrategies #Congress

Get the lay of the land for the 30 state attorneys general races in the 2025-2026 election cycle from our HB Strategies 50 State team. This week's report features Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and Idaho. HB Strategies CEO Andrew Blunt noted, "In this second edition of our series we see how gubernatorial decisions and political appointments create complex domino effects in state leadership." You can download the report here, https://lnkd.in/edwTpAN9 #HBStrategies?

Welcome Brian Taffora to HB Strategies. Brian joins our Wisconsin state advocacy team as a Principal in our Madison office.?He is an experienced lobbyist with a record of success for clients within the Executive Branch and State Legislature. Brian's experience with start-ups and emerging businesses, venture capital, and economic development projects will be an asset to our clients. HB Strategies CEO Andrew Blunt noted, "Brian is a connector of ideas and people. His extensive background in finance and business informs his solutions-based strategies and has translated into significant wins for his clients." https://lnkd.in/eTSsEJhM #HBStrategies #HBStrategiesWisconsin

Had a great time leading the American Association of Political Consultants webinar on thriving in an off year, alongside experts Jill Alper and DANIELLE CENDEJAS. We talked about the economics of the off-cycle, shared our insights, and even?discussed our favorite off year vacation spots. Always a pleasure to discuss the business with smart, experienced minds. Thanks to AAPC for having me! Catch our discussion here: https://lnkd.in/ei3YNUCQ

Our new series of reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team, AG Power Play: The Contenders, profiles the incumbents and candidates of the 30 state attorneys general races in the 2025-2026 election cycle.?The first report out today analyzes the AG races in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado. HB Strategies CEO Andrew Blunt noted, “The ongoing constitutional tug-of-war between the Judicial and Executive branches is just beginning to unfold. With a single AG now able to transform public policy, analyzing the political future of State Attorneys General races in 2025-2026 is essential for organizations navigating this emerging regulatory landscape.” You can download the full report here, https://lnkd.in/esZ4-iHY #HBStrategies