Welcome, Julie Liew!
We are pleased to welcome Julie Liew as Flaherty & Hood's new communications specialist/client support manager. An East Grand Forks native, Liew graduated from Bemidji State University with a bachelor’s
Flaherty & Hood Instrumental in Creating New Greater MN Advocacy Group
Flaherty & Hood played a major role in the creation of the Greater Minnesota Partnership (GMNP), a new non-profit organization that brings together businesses, economic development organizations, local governments and
Welcome, Dan Dorman!
Flaherty & Hood, P.A. is pleased to welcome its newest lobbyist, Dan Dorman! Dorman was hired to serve as the executive director/lobbyist of the newly formed Greater Minnesota Partnership (GMNP),
Flaherty & Hood Successfully Defends Greater Minnesota City in District Court
Flaherty & Hood Senior Attorney Robert Scott successfully defended a Greater Minnesota city in District Court in a lawsuit brought by residents of the City who sought to compel the City to hold a special election on their petition to enact an ordinance pursuant to the initiative process outlined the City’s Charter.
CGMC Fall Conference
Flaherty & Hood staffed the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities' Fall Conference, Nov. 14-16 at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Alexandria.
MESERB Fall Meeting
Steve Nyhus and Elizabeth Wefel assisted in hosting the 2012 Fall Meeting of the Minnesota Environmental Science and Economic Review Board (MESERB) in Fergus Falls.
Prospects Good for Bonding Bill in 2013 Session
Despite the fact that there have been modest Capital Investment bills the last two sessions, there is still a lot of pent up demand for a bonding bill in 2013.
Welcome, Mike Miller!
Flaherty & Hood would like to welcome our new Senior Lobbyist Mike Miller.
Flaherty & Hood’s “Thank LGA” is a Media Success
Throughout the summer and fall, Glen Fladeboe and Bradley Peterson have been traveling around Greater Minnesota to lead community leader roundtable discussions on the importance of the local government aid (LGA) program.
Candidate Forums Draw Attention to Greater Minnesota Priority Issues
On behalf of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC), Flaherty & Hood staff organized candidate forums for open and competitive legislative races throughout Greater Minnesota.
Amanda Duerr Promoted to Lobbyist/Communications Director
Amanda Duerr has been promoted to Lobbyist/Communications Director. Prior to working at the firm, she was a Researcher for the Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee.
Flaherty & Hood Leads Labor and Employee Relations Seminars
On behalf of the CGMC Labor and Employee Relations Committee, Brandon Fitzsimmons and Chris Hood led two Labor and Employee Relations Seminars this summer: May 31 in St. Peter and June 14 in Staples.
“Thank LGA” Makes Media Splash in Favor of LGA
Again this summer, Flaherty & Hood is directing the “Thank LGA” public relations campaign created by Glen Fladeboe.
Collaborative Strategy Secures Highway Expansion Project
Senior Attorney/Lobbyist J.D. Burton recently helped secure a key transportation victory for the Highway 14 Partnership when Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced over $20 million for the four-lane expansion of Highway 14 in southern Minnesota between North Mankato and Nicollet.
Flaherty & Hood Staffs CGMC Summer Conference
Flaherty & Hood recently staffed the 2012 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Summer Conference. Over 80 representatives from 37 Greater Minnesota cities headed to Owatonna July 25-27 for informative sessions, CGMC administrative meetings, and fun community activities.
Fitzsimmons named shareholder attorney
Flaherty & Hood, P.A. is pleased to announce that Brandon M. Fitzsimmons has been named as a shareholder attorney and elected to the Board of Directors.