LobbyComply Pod
LobbyComply Pod from State and Federal Communications is your source for lobbying, compliance, ethics, campaign finance, and election news from across the country. To learn more about how we can guide you along the road to compliance, visit stateandfed.com.
Episodes
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!
In this episode, Digital Media Coordinator Nick Hollis highlights the most engaging content we shared with the State and Federal Communications community in 2025. Listen to find out our most-read blog posts, highest-performing social media, and some surprises, too!
One of the added benefits of subscribing to State and Federal Communications' online guidebooks is the ability to ask questions through the Ask the Expert feature. So, what do subscribers want to know? In this month’s LobbyComply Pod episode, Michael Beckett, Director of Research Services, walks us through the most asked government relations compliance questions.
Listen to this month’s LobbyComply Pod episode to hear Assistant Director of Compliance Services Nola Werren. She shares important information and advice, including using your Federal PAC to make state contributions.
In this Episode, Sam Wilkinson, Manager, Research Services, discusses the compliance issues surrounding the use of Generative AI in political advertising. Discover how different jurisdictions regulate this new realm.
In this episode, you will hear from John Hilber, the summer intern at State and Federal Communications for 2025. John is a journalism major at Kent State University. He describes what he has been working on this summer, what it is like to work in a professional setting, and what his next steps are.
Elizabeth Bartz and Jim Sedor sit down to discuss how 25 years of News You Can Use has made an impact on State and Federal Communications and the industry as a whole. Jim also lays out the most egregious ethics violation he's seen over the last year.
In this episode, Joe May celebrates 15 years of State and Federal Communications' LobbyComply Blog. He interviews people who helped launch the blog, and those along the way who contributed to its wonderful content.
In this episode, Gamble Hayden discusses the current state of DEI and what allyship looks like in the current political climate. She also talks about her enduring commitment to DEI and the importance of implementing self-care. Don’t miss this great episode of LobbyComply Pod.
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.
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.
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 be concerned about? Find out in this episode of LobbyComply Pod!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
State and Federal Communications has a long history of providing a paid summer internship program to local college students. In this episode, Team Intern 2024 gives you a report about the work they did this summer at the company and the many networking, training, and volunteering activities they had outside of the office.
Meet these extraordinary interns as they get ready to say farewell and return to school!
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