Episodes

  • Episode 31: The Heart of Our CSR
    Apr 21 2025

    What is at the heart of our CSR program? Join Joe May and Mark Gerberich to learn more about what propels State and Federal Communications Corporate Social Responsibility work and support.

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    7 mins
  • Episode 30: Investment Advisors and Procurement Lobbying
    Mar 19 2025

    In this episode of LobbyComply Pod, Renae Bomba, Manager, Compliance Services, will discuss a more niche side of lobbying compliance related to investment fund representatives and placement agents seeking business with public retirement systems.

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    4 mins
  • Episode 29: Local Lobbying and What You Need to Know
    Feb 20 2025

    In this episode, we are joined by John Cozine, Director, Compliance Services at State and Federal Communications. John guides us through the intricacies of city and county lobbying laws. Does a state law cover your lobbying registration requirements? Are cities and counties the only local organizations you need to concern about? Find out in this episode of LobbyComply Pod!

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    4 mins
  • Episode 28: Managing Stakeholder Groups, State and Federal Communications Style
    Jan 16 2025

    State and Federal Communications maintains a robust agenda of conferences and events. Senior Advisor Jean Cantrell discusses this company’s stakeholder management. What are our stakeholder groups? How and why do we support our stakeholders’ interests? Don’t miss this unique episode of LobbyComply Pod!

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    10 mins
  • Episode 27: Participating in Charitable Service
    Dec 19 2024

    In this episode, find out how Senior Account Manager Joe Wasser uses his charitable service hours to spend time with people in hospice. He went from never volunteering before to making a powerful commitment to volunteer in a unique setting.

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    9 mins
  • Episode 26: FARA (Foreign Agents Registration Act)
    Nov 21 2024

    What is FARA and how does it apply to government relations compliance? Who must register under the LDA and who registers under FARA?

    In this episode of LobbyComply Pod, George Ticoras, Manager of International Research Services, discusses FARA, or the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and answers these questions and others.

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    8 mins
  • Episode 25: Restrictions on Political Contributions from Lobbyists
    Oct 17 2024

    Ryan Silvestro, Manager, Research Services, discusses restrictions on political contributions from lobbyists in this episode of LobbyComply Pod. Find out from Ryan about bans on contributions during legislative sessions, restrictions on activities beyond making direct contributions, and lobbyist contribution limits.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 24: State Pay-to-Play Laws
    Sep 19 2024

    In this episode of LobbyComply Pod, Nola Werren, Assistant Director of Compliance Services discusses public contracts, political contributions, and how various jurisdictions handle reporting requirements for corporations seeking government contracts. Nola gives an expert analysis of pay-to-play laws in representative states and jurisdictions.

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    9 mins