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The President’s FY25 Budget Request
Compare FY24's proposal with FY23's budget, in terms of topline numbers, mandatory and discretionary funding priorities, agency spend, and more.

The Top 10 Public Policy Issues for 2024
The top public policy areas of focus and key legislative priorities for lobbyists this year, including the farm bill, FAA reauthorization, and appropriations.

When Should You Use Grassroots Advocacy for Your Corporate Public Affairs Strategy?
Explore methods for implementing an effective grassroots advocacy campaign to strengthen your corporate public affairs strategy.

How to Create an Effective Grassroots Advocacy Campaign
What makes a successful grassroots advocacy strategy? Here are four steps to building a strong campaign to achieve policy goals.

What Are the 3 Main Types of Grassroots Lobbying?
Compare the three main types of grassroots advocacy campaigns to understand how each strategy can help you reach your lobbying goals to shape public policy.

3 Examples of Successful Grassroots Lobbying Campaigns
Discover insights and proven campaign strategies from the most successful grassroots movements in history – and how to apply them to your own public affairs plan.

Lobbying Strategies: How to Write an Effective Policy Brief
How to write an effective advocacy policy brief, including length, formatting, and key elements to include to strengthen your argument.

Grassroots Lobbying vs. Direct Lobbying — What’s the Difference?
Explore the differences and pros and cons between grassroots and direct lobbying.

Lobbying Disclosure Act Guidance: What Do Lobbyists Have to Disclose?
Here’s what you need to know about lobbying requirements and regulations, including Lobbying Disclosure Act guidance, activity limitations, and the consequences of noncompliance.

Lobbying State Governments vs. the Federal Government
Learn the differences between lobbying at the state vs. federal level, including compliance requirements, strategies to influence policy, and how to measure impact.
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