LobbyComply Pod

On July 4, 2026, we celebrated 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Government by representation was at the heart of this celebration. In this episode of LobbyComply Pod, Joe May spoke with Gamble Hayden about what representation means to her through a DEI lens in this landmark year. 

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Are your salespeople functioning as lobbyists because they interact with elected officials? The answer can be complex, depending on the jurisdiction and how it defines lobbying. There are also issues like procurement regulations to consider. In this edition of LobbyComply, Joe May and Matthew Gehring, Esq. discuss some of the issues you need to know for your sales team to remain compliant.

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Am I lobbying? Jurisdictions have different definitions of lobbying, and it is important to know what the lobbyist registration thresholds are. In this edition of LobbyComply Pod, Joe May and Matt Kraig, Esq. explore what you need to know about the compliance landscape. 

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Gift restrictions promote public confidence in elected officials and public employees that they are working in the best interest of the public. It is important to remember there are differences between states and local governments in how they regulate gifts and gift restrictions. In this edition of LobbyComply Pod, Joe May and David Garnier, Esq. explore gift laws, reporting requirements, and best practices for government relations professionals. 

For more information, be sure to read: 

• "Utah Revises Lobbying and Gift Laws Under Senate Bill 145” by David Garnier on LobbyComply Blog.
• “Ask the Expert – Gift Laws: What you Need to Know” by Renae Bomba on LobbyComply Blog.

Are you interested in speaking with lobbying, procurement lobbying, or campaign finance compliance professionals to find out what they can do for your organization? 

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Navigating local California lobbying requirements requires jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction analysis. In this edition of LobbyComply Pod, Joe May and Mariah Dick, Esq. explore lobbyist registration, reporting, and gift laws as they pertain to local jurisdictions in California.

If you work in government relations, lobbying compliance, campaign finance, legal services, or public affairs, this conversation delivers actionable insight to help you stay proactive and prepared.

Interested in speaking with lobbying, procurement lobbying, or campaign finance compliance professionals to find out what they can do for your organization? Reach out to us today - https://stateandfed.com/demo/

Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of our culture, but for many companies, it is rarely emphasized. In this month's podcast, Joe May, CSR Manager, explores what makes the program integral to who we are and why we believe it is so important. 

To find out more about State and Federal Communications' Corporate Social Responsibility program, go to https://stateandfed.com/about-us/csr/. 

Lobbying definitions are always changing at all levels of government. In this edition of LobbyComply Pod, Joe May and Carlo Aguja, Esq., look at how some big changes Hawaii has recently implemented compare to legislation in other states.

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Instagram | stateandfederalcommunications  Nola Werren, Assistant Director of Compliance Services, joins Joe May to discuss how various jurisdictions handle reporting requirements for corporations seeking government contracts. Nola offers an up-to-date analysis of pay-to-play laws for a number of key states. You don’t want to miss this episode of LobbyComply Pod!

In February’s LobbyComply Pod, Michael Beckett, Director of Research Services, discusses how states have broadened their definitions of lobbying to include procurement activities. Keeping track of the laws in multiple jurisdictions can be tricky. Don't miss Michael's analysis of local procurement issues. 

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State and Federal Communications had a rich agenda of conferences and events in 2025. Senior Advisor Jean Cantrell joins LobbyComply Pod to discuss the exciting stakeholder engagement opportunities in 2026. Don’t miss this unique episode of LobbyComply Pod!