LobbyComply Pod

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 concern 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!”

Jim Sedor, Manager of News Services at State and Federal Communications produces News You Can Use, our weekly news update for ethics, lobbying, campaign finance, and procurement from across the United States and around the world. This podcast features two of the most egregious examples of wrongdoing in the past year. Don’t miss it!

Civil discourse never goes out of style! In this episode, Gamble Hayden, Coordinator of Federal Compliance Services, is here to talk about the importance of healthy dialogue and debate. As Gamble always says, there is no one and done in DEI!

2023 was an extraordinary year for our Corporate Social Responsibility program! In this month's LobbyComply Pod, Joe May, Manager of CSR, shares more about our CSR program and recently released 2023 CSR Annual Report.

In this episode of LobbyComply Pod, Manager of Compliance Services, Matthew Gehring, Esq., discusses lobbying and social media. Matthew covers the differences between direct and indirect communication, and when social media posts may be considered lobbying.

In this episode of LobbyComply Pod, Assistant Director of Compliance Services, Jim Warner, covers state lobbying compliance and audits of lobbying disclosures. Jim talks about what to expect when you're selected for an audit, how to respond, and what to include. Jim will also fill you in on which states conduct random audits and what you should look out for.

In this month's episode, hear expert insight about federal lobbying registration and what to be aware of when lobbying the federal government from Rebecca South, Associate Director of Federal Compliance Services.