NEWS & Insights
HB Strategies announced today that Brad Kiesling has joined the firm as a Managing Principal to lead its Arizona state advocacy office in Phoenix. He will also be a member of the firm’s 50 State team that provides clients lobbying coverage in multiple markets.
The fourth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, and New Mexico. The series, AG Power Play: The Contenders, forecasts the political future of the 30 office holders in the 2025-2026 election cycle.
The third of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The series, AG Power Play: The Contenders, forecasts the political future of the 30 office holders in the 2025-2026 election cycle.
The second of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and Idaho. The series, AG Power Play: The Contenders, forecasts the political future of the 30 office holders in the 2025-2026 election cycle.
HB Strategies announced today that experienced lobbyist Brian Taffora has joined the firm’s Wisconsin state advocacy team as a Principal in its Madison office. In addition to his record of success for clients and ability to achieve results within the Executive Branch and State Legislature, Brian has deep experience with start-ups and emerging businesses, venture capital, and economic development projects.
A new series of reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team, AG Power Play: The Contenders, profiles the incumbents and candidates of the 30 state attorneys general races in the 2025-2026 election cycle. The first report out today analyzes the AG races in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado.
A new series of reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team, AG Power Play: The Contenders, profiles the incumbents and candidates of the 30 state attorneys general races in the 2025-2026 election cycle.
HB Strategies announced today that Robert Marchant has joined the firm as a Managing Principal and Director of Growth. Rob will lead the firm’s Wisconsin state advocacy team based in Madison.
HB Strategies announced today that Tanya Willmeth has joined its Public Affairs group as a Principal in its St. Louis office. Tanya has over twenty years of experience in public affairs and strategic communications with a specialization in podcasting, political campaigns, and nonprofit leadership. With a knack for storytelling, Tanya helps clients in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with stakeholders and inspire action.
Meghan Schmidtlein, former Legislative Director to U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer, has joined the HB Strategies Federal team as a Principal in the firm’s Washington, DC office. She served on Capitol Hill for ten years as a legislative staff member to senior members of Congress and two years helping to lead federal advocacy for one of the nation’s largest and top-ranked state university systems.
