by Kayla Christensen | Jun 16, 2025 | Politics, Public Affairs
Data center development is accelerating across the Midwest as states seek to capture the economic benefits of this critical infrastructure while balancing environmental and community priorities. The region’s central location, affordable land, and energy resources have...
by Alex Saunders | Jun 14, 2025 | Politics
“It’s easy to be the parent who says we’re going to Disney World. It’s hard to be the parent who says we can’t afford that.” ~ Senator Ron Johnson. Sen. Johnson was discussing his opposition to the reconciliation bill, aka “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The reconciliation...
by Chelsea Thompson | Jun 14, 2025 | Politics, Public Affairs
On June 9, the Minnesota Legislature wrapped up their work for the year in a one-day special session, and it felt like lawmakers went out on a bit of a whimper after all the drama that got us here. If you recall, the session started with a tied House, a House DFL...
by Brittany Yanick | Jun 13, 2025 | Politics
Given how diverse the media landscape is, understanding how to effectively communicate with different audiences is essential when reaching out to conservative media outlets. Whether you’re an advocate, a business leader, or a public relations professional like...
by Justin Giorgio | Jun 8, 2025 | Politics, Public Affairs, Public Relations
Summer is my favorite time of year, and most people see it as an opportunity to relax, get outside, and thaw from months of frigid winter, at least across the Midwest. As a result, it’s a time when a lot of people start slowing down. Between summer Fridays,...
by Brittany Yanick | Jun 6, 2025 | Politics
In 2023, we expanded our Political Department to help fill the communications void on Republican political campaigns. We heard from numerous GCs and campaign managers who told us they were struggling to find good communicators to help with candidate messaging, debate...