Communications Support Archives - Flaherty & Hood, P.A.

Greater Minnesota “lobby day” led by F&H staff brings together city leaders and legislators

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:48:50 +0000

The legislative team at Flaherty & Hood coordinated and staffed the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Legislative Action Day on March 2. The CGMC’s annual lobbying event was a huge success, with more than 100 city officials and business leaders from over 40 cities in attendance. The day kicked off with a welcome from

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We’re hiring! Join our team as a communications & media specialist

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:18:08 +0000

Flaherty & Hood, P.A., a law firm specializing in government relations, is seeking a creative communications professional to assist with client communications needs including media relations and strategy, public relations, and messaging. The position will require extensive writing and editing to both inform and advocate. Responsibilities: Assist in developing and implementing communications strategies for our

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F&H communications team draws media attention on legislative priorities

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:46:32 +0000

On Jan. 27, Flaherty & Hood’s government relations and communications team of Bradley Peterson, Julie Liew and Kelly Haff led a virtual press conference for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC), one of the firm’s longtime clients. Peterson, who leads F&H’s government relations practice and also serves as executive director of the CGMC, was

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F&H government relations team leads conference of Greater Minnesota city leaders

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:35:04 +0000

Flaherty & Hood’s government relations team recently led the 2021 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Summer Conference, the organization's first in-person event in nearly 18 months. More than 100 elected officials, city staff members and other city leaders from across Greater Minnesota convened in Alexandria July 29-30 for the conference which featured informative sessions,

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F&H attorneys host webinar, Q&A session on labor and employment law concerns for local governments

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 26 May 2021 21:34:49 +0000

On May 25, Flaherty & Hood labor & employment law attorneys Brandon Fitzsimmons, Christina Petsoulis and Chad Arnesen conducted a webinar on behalf of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities as part of an ongoing series aimed at helping local governments navigate labor and employment concerns. Fitzsimmons, Petsoulis and Arnesen shared the latest provided

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Webinar from F&H labor team provides latest info on compensation, wages and benefits

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:05:48 +0000

On April 20, Flaherty & Hood shareholder and labor & employment law attorney Brandon Fitzsimmons and legal analyst Karina Patino conducted a webinar on behalf of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities as part of an ongoing series aimed at helping local governments navigate labor and employment concerns. Titled "Public Wage and Hour Legal

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F&H provides ‘half-time report’ on Minnesota’s legislative session

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:47:22 +0000

F&H provides ‘half-time report’ on Minnesota’s legislative session On April 9, Flaherty & Hood shareholder attorney/lobbyist Bradley Peterson and senior lobbyists Elizabeth Wefel, Shane Zahrt and Scott McMahon conducted a “Legislative Half-Time Report” webinar. They were assisted by F&H policy analyst Ania McDonnell, media & communications director Julie Liew and communications & government relations

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Scott McMahon leads media visits to highlight child care needs

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:34:06 +0000

When the Legislature takes its annual mid-session break, which they did last week, Flaherty & Hood's government relations and communications staff often hit the road to meet with the media in Minnesota to talk about our clients' priorities and what is happening at the Capitol. This year, with the pandemic, we decided not to jump

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F&H communications team successfully utilizes media for distanced advocacy

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:58:20 +0000

During the entire month of February, Flaherty & Hood’s communication’s team of Julie Lew and Kelly Haff took on a multi-media strategy to lobbying by spearheading the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) "Advocacy Weeks." While adapting to a mostly virtual legislative session, many parts of the lobbying team’s work has been forced to change

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F&H labor attorneys provide update on public employment issues related to COVID-19 and the new federal control

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:38:02 +0000

On Thursday, Flaherty & Hood labor and employment law attorneys Brandon Fitzsimmons and Christina Petsoulis conducted a webinar on behalf of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities as part of an ongoing series aimed at helping local governments navigate labor and employment concerns. Titled "Public Employment & Economic Update: COVID-19 and New Federal Control,"

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F&H generates media attention on legislative priorities

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:24:16 +0000

On Jan. 29, Flaherty & Hood's government relations and communications team of Bradley Peterson, Julie Liew and Kelly Haff led a virtual press conference for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC), one of the firm's longtime clients. Peterson, who leads F&H's government relations practice and also serves as executive director of the CGMC, was

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F&H legislative team delivers results for bonding clients

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:41:37 +0000

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. is proud to announce that its legislative team helped secure millions of dollars for its clients in the 2020 capital investment bill. The Minnesota Legislature passed the historic $1.9 billion public works funding bill, commonly referred to as the “bonding bill,” earlier this month and Governor Tim Walz signed it into

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Bradley Peterson pens guest column calling on Legislature to pass bonding bill

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:25:46 +0000

Flaherty & Hood shareholder attorney Bradley Peterson penned a guest column for the online news site Minnesota Reformer in which he called on the Minnesota Legislature to pass a bonding bill during the special session that invests at least $1.5 billion in critical infrastructure projects around the state. Peterson, who leads F&H's government relations program

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Webinar: COVID-19 and the State Budget

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 19:41:50 +0000

Flaherty & Hood lobbyist and shareholder attorney Bradley Peterson will conduct a free webinar on behalf of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities to explore COVID-19 and its impact on state and local budgets. The June 3 webinar will include: An overview of the most recent state budget projections An update on CARES Act funding

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F&H welcomes David LaBerge and Kelly Haff to our team!

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:14:45 +0000

The law firm of Flaherty & Hood, P.A. pleased to welcome two new members to our team: attorney David LaBerge and communications & government relations associate Kelly Haff. As an associate attorney in our St. Paul office, LaBerge works with local governments across Minnesota on a variety of issues, including real estate, land use, general

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F&H Lobbying Team Leads “Final Push” Lobby Day at the Capitol

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 10 May 2019 02:05:57 +0000

The lobbying team at Flaherty & Hood, P.A. led the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities' (CGMC) "final push" lobby day efforts at the Capitol on May 8. Flaherty & Hood lobbyists joined forces with city leaders from across Greater Minnesota to help advocate for top legislative priorities including Local Government Aid, child care, water infrastructure

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