Federal and State Advocacy: Your Strategic Government Relations Partners
Our team’s advantage lies in the fact that we offer a seamless, government relations approach – with deep roots at the local, state and federal levels – across Pennsylvania, Florida and Washington, D.C. As one of the largest and most well-established government relations firms, we provide comprehensive strategies and tactical solutions that effectively address your legislative and regulatory concerns whether working with Republicans, Democrats or Independents.
Our tailored ability to understand how public policy intersects with business issues allows us to advocate on behalf of our clients with the nuance required to drive real results in an ever-evolving political landscape.
Deep Relationships at the Federal and State Level
Our connections with public officials and community leaders are a key reason why we’re so trusted by clients and legislators alike. Our seasoned government affairs team boasts decades of working directly for lawmakers and regulators at both the state and federal level. We can help you overcome challenges and seize opportunities presented by the local, state and federal governments.
Federal
Buchanan partners with clients who are looking to seize opportunities and overcome federal legislative and regulatory challenges. Our cross-disciplinary Federal Government Relations team offers more than four decades of public policy experience and essential relationships in both Congress and the Executive Branch.
- Former senior policy advisors to House and Senate members.
- Former chief of staff to a current high-ranking U.S. Senator.
- Former 25-year veteran of federal healthcare lobbying, who also served as the head of federal lobbying for the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.
- A 40-year military veteran who serves as a senior public affairs advisor with the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Pennsylvania
Buchanan serves clients as one of the largest and most well-established government relations firms in Pennsylvania. Because of the relationships we have with policymakers in the Commonwealth, we are routinely recognized as a top performer by our large roster of clients. Simply put – we get them what they need. Our team covers the state with government relations professionals in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia and includes:
- Former members of the Public Utility Commission.
- Former legislatures and executive staff members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
- Former cabinet members and senior staffers of state and local government.
- Former federal Congressional staffer.
Florida
With more than 40-years serving government relations clients in Florida, we have the experience needed to negotiate the complex and often complicated legislative process in the Sunshine State. We are grounded in our local community—collectively driven by our shared commitment to helping our people, place and economy thrive. Our connections with lawmakers in the state include those in Tallahassee, Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and many rural areas in between. Our Florida government relations team includes:
- Former members of the Florida House of Representatives.
- Former heads of state administrative departments.
- Former chiefs of staff for governors.
- Other former key administrative personnel.
Government Relations Clients We Serve
We work closely with our seasoned industry teams to give us a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities of your organization and industry. Our lawyers’ and lobbyists’ diverse experience and knowledge provide you with comprehensive legal/regulatory and legislative/political perspectives. Our services and industry focus areas include:
- Construction
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
- Education
- Energy/Environmental
- Finance
- Gaming
- Healthcare
- Higher Education
- Nonprofit
- Transportation/Infrastructure and Defense
We Offer Government Relations Clients
- Strategic Planning: We work with clients to develop strategic lobbying plans, including policy development, organizational growth initiatives and targeted legislative/policy objectives.
- Legislation & Regulatory Advocacy (Public Policy): Our exceptional contacts with federal and state government officials allow us to initiate and enhance the relationships critical to affecting public policy and enabling your success.
- Issue Development & Monitoring: We monitor relevant legislation, regulation and policy and provide key information to keep you updated on the status, its impact and the prospects of enactment. Our intelligence from those in the executive and legislative branches gives clients the insights they need to know what’s coming.
- Appropriations & Procurement: Our team helps those seeking public funding opportunities and can guide you through the policies, regulations and requirements necessary to be eligible for state and federal contracts, grants and public works projects.
- Raising Visibility: We ensure client voices are heard by those who matter by securing high-profile speaking engagements, presentations and testimony on Capitol Hill and to state legislatures and other relevant organizations.
- Business Development: Our contacts at the local, state and federal level enable us to share exclusive business development opportunities and design customized approaches that enable your business ventures to be considered and championed by key decision-makers.
- Coalition-Building: We help define, establish, structure and manage coalitions to effectively employ the collective knowledge, power and resources represented by coalition members.