SKO-GOV will reach out to members of the legislative branch at the state and local — regardless of party—to make sure your voice is heard and to clearly express your message. We have developed relationships and experience that enable us to have access to key decision makers, a critical component in advancing your goals as they relate to government policy.

Relationships are vital. Through years of experience in the legal and legislative worlds, SKO-GOV has established the relationships necessary to identify and connect with the individuals most likely to hear, understand, and advance your position.

Our in-depth understanding of the implications and consequences (both intended and unintended) of legislative language will help SKO-GOV put pen to paper and draft bills that accomplish your goals without overcomplicating existing statutory schemes.

Life happens fast, and legislative sessions sometimes occur even faster. For this reason, it is important to engage a partner dedicated to monitoring legislation in real-time and staying apprised of substance and procedure changes concerning the issues that matter to you. SKO-GOV is committed to keeping you in the loop in a rapidly evolving environment.

Legislative testimony can be an art and a science. SKO-GOV can assist you in preparing to testify before legislative committees as they tackle the issues that matter to you. We can help you convey your message in the most efficient and persuasive way possible.

Policymaking is not limited to legislative sessions. By monitoring interim committees and executive agency rulemaking, SKO-GOV can keep you updated on issues that may impact your business as they are being discussed and evaluated.

To be effective, messaging must be clear and concise. SKO-GOV can help you create materials for distribution to interested parties and the public generally that will provide relevant information in an approachable way.

SKO-GOV can assist you in navigating the requirements for timely and accurate reporting to the appropriate government ethics agencies to help you maintain compliance.

Your staff is often the first point of communication of your message. SKO-GOV can help train and educate your staff on the goals, impact, and facts that inform your strategy and messaging and the best practices for promoting that message in their communications.

All politics are local, and too often, government relations practices overlook the importance of your local government. Not SKO-GOV. We stand prepared to communicate effectively with your local government officials to ensure your voice is heard.

SKO-GOV can help spread your messages to members of your local government, including magistrates, commissioners, judge-executives, and mayors. These individuals and other local officials can be critical to your operations, and crafting the right message can be essential to your success.

Much of your business is subject to the regulation of the executive branch. Our vast network of relationships allows us to share your message with decision-makers within the executive branch.

The process for an agency’s development and promulgation of administrative regulations can be arduous. SKO-GOV can help you navigate the process in a way that is consistent with your strategy and beneficial to your business.

SKO-GOV can assist you in preparing to testify before administrative agencies, boards, or commissions as they tackle the issues that matter to you. We can help you develop strategies for conveying information and ideas in a concise, easy-to-understand way.

Government procurement processes can be complicated. SKO-GOV can work with your team to assist you in submitting proposals in a clear, compliant, and effective way to maximize your potential for securing government procurement contracts.

SKO-GOV can attend or prepare you to attend public hearings and offer comment that is consistent with your goals and delivers your message with confidence and clarity.

Issue Advocacy services are designed to strategically influence public policy and opinion on behalf of our clients. We provide comprehensive solutions to ensure your voice is heard by the right stakeholders.

Compelling, targeted, and strategic communications that effectively convey your organization’s positions and objectives to key stakeholders, policymakers, and the public.

Tailored political strategies to help our clients navigate the complex landscape of government and public affairs. Our comprehensive political strategy services are designed to achieve your policy objectives, enhance your influence, and drive impactful change.