Elizabeth Wefel & Shane Zahrt named F&H shareholders
Flaherty & Hood, P.A., is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Wefel and Shane Zahrt have been named shareholders of the firm. Elizabeth Wefel joined Flaherty & Hood P.A. in 2008 following
Program created by F&H’s client provides $5.2M in funding for local governments
Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that $5.21 million in grants has been awarded to local governments contending with the impacts of the closure of
Welcome to the F&H team Darielle Dannen!
We are pleased to welcome Darielle Dannen to the Flaherty & Hood team! Darielle has joined F&H as a lobbyist, using her experience in public policy advocacy and community engagement
Welcome to the F&H team Derrick Miedaner!
We are pleased to welcome Derrick Miedaner to the Flaherty & Hood team! Derrick Miedaner has joined F&H as Director of Policy Research & Analytics, with a primary focus on
F&H’s Shane Zahrt presents on national initiative to support coal communities
On Thursday, August 24, Flaherty & Hood Senior Attorney/Lobbyist Shane Zahrt presented to a national coalition of leaders assembled by the United States Economic Development Association (USEDA) and operated by
Flaherty & Hood welcomes Alex Wildfang!
We are pleased to welcome Alex Wildfang to the Flaherty & Hood team! As a media and communications specialist in our St. Paul office, Alex Wildfang assists in the development
Greater Minnesota “lobby day” led by F&H staff brings together city leaders and legislators
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
F&H communications team draws media attention on legislative priorities
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
F&H government relations crew leads CGMC Fall Conference
Flaherty & Hood’s government relations team recently led the 2021 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Fall Conference, which was held Nov. 18-19 in Willmar. More than 90 elected officials,
F&H government relations team leads conference of Greater Minnesota city leaders
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
Scott McMahon talks legislative session in podcast
Flaherty & Hood senior lobbyist Scott McMahon was a guest on the April 14 edition of the Center for Rural Policy and Development's (CRPD) "Center of Everywhere" podcast. McMahon, who
F&H provides ‘half-time report’ on Minnesota’s legislative session
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
Scott McMahon leads media visits to highlight child care needs
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
F&H communications team successfully utilizes media for distanced advocacy
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
F&H instrumental in creation of program that provides grants to cities facing power plant closures
This week, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Department announced that it has awarded nearly $2 million to five communities to help them plan for the economic ramifications brought on
F&H generates media attention on legislative priorities
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