NEWS & Insights
"After the Shutdown" provides a clear snapshot of the funding deal Congress just passed, what programs are secured and what remains uncertain, and the key dates and decisions ahead as lawmakers return to finish the job in the new year.
HB Strategies is accepting applications for two legislative internships in our Topeka office for the 2026 state legislative session. The positions offer students valuable hands-on experience with the legislative process while supporting our team's work with clients across Kansas.
HB Strategies CEO Andy Blunt has released his latest election snapshot with a focus on the 2026 midterm elections, breaking down the Senate battlefield and the redistricting dynamics that could reshape congressional control before voters head to the polls.
HB Strategies Kansas has launched the Capitol & Commerce Report, a new series providing timely analysis of policy changes and business opportunities affecting Kansas companies. Reported by HB Strategies Principal Katie Patterson, an experienced lobbyist in Kansas with notable success navigating the Kansas Legislature, the report delivers strategic intelligence on tax policy, energy regulation, economic development, and legislative reforms - helping businesses stay ahead of shifts in Kansas's regulatory landscape.
Molly Spratt, Principal in the HB Strategies Texas office in Austin, has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Texas. Molly was recently named Female Powerhouse of the Year by USLege's 2025 Best in Government Affairs Awards. The peer-nominated recognition honors the top twelve Texas leaders whose influence and results have shaped what leadership looks like at the Capitol - professionals known for running strategy, building coalitions, and mentoring the next generation.
HB Strategies is proud to announce that Katie Patterson, Principal in the firm’s Kansas office, has been accepted into the 2026 class of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Excellence in Public Service Series, a premier leadership program that prepares outstanding women for elevated roles in government and politics.
HB Strategies Texas Principal Myra Leo has been named Strategic Communicator of the Year by USLege's 2025 Best in Government Affairs Awards. The peer-nominated recognition honors the top twelve professionals in Texas whose message discipline, timing, and voice influence not just public opinion, but legislative outcomes - communicators who know how to deliver the right message at the right time.
HB Strategies Texas Principal Mark Vane has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Texas. He was recently named a Top Hired Gun Lobbyist of the Year in Texas by USLege's 2025 Best in Government Affairs Awards.
HB Strategies today announced the addition of Jasmine Lane as Principal in its 50 State practice group, the firm's specialized team of state lobbyists that serves as a dedicated national lobbying hub for client organizations navigating the complex landscape of state-level policy and regulation.
Best Lawyers in America® has once again named HB Strategies Principal Mark Vane to its list of the nation’s top professionals in government relations in its 2026 edition. This marks the seventeenth consecutive year that Mark has been recognized by his peers for his outstanding expertise and results on behalf of clients.
