Arizona is Making Rankings in Life Sciences and Taxes
Arizona was recently placed in the top 10 most tax-friendly states and Phoenix was ranked as the number one city in the U.S. for life sciences employment growth. Cost of…
$14.25 Billion is Proposed for the State Budget: What Does This Mean For You?
Like other states, Arizona lawmakers and public officials are elected in part to manage the state’s finances. State budgets are volatile, as they depend on anticipated revenues and planned expenditures,…
Colorado River Shortage: Arizona Considers Desalination
In the midst of a 22-year drought, the Department of the Interior declared the first-ever Colorado River Basin water shortage in August 2021. As of early 2022, 100 percent of…
Arizona is the Grand Stage for Electric Vehicle Innovation
With more and more interest in green initiatives, the electric vehicle market is on the rise. Just ten years ago there were only a few thousand electric cars on the…
All About the I-10 Broadway Curve Widening Project
Maricopa County is in the midst of its largest urban freeway reconstruction project. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is reconstructing Interstate 10 (I-10) between Loop 202 and Interstate 17…
What Community Colleges Offering Four Year Degrees Mean for Our Economy
Getting a college degree is more important and more expensive than ever before. Community colleges play a significant role in supporting students in higher education and equipping students with the…
With Prescription Prices on the Rise, Where Does Arizona Stand?
Prescription drug price reforms are a major part of pending legislation in Congress. With prescription costs on the rise, Americans are dealing out large sums of cash to afford prescriptions….
In mid-August, a water shortage was declared on the Colorado River for the first time in history. The Colorado River is the water source for around 40 million people in…
Online options for higher education programs are on the rise. Anything from general education courses to graduate level courses are available to students from their own living room. Learning is…
State of Arizona Tourism Receives $9.4M in Recovery Grants
Earlier this month, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Office of Tourism announced 43 businesses and organizations across the state will receive more than $9.4 million in recovery grants. This…
What Does Arizona’s Cyber Command Center Mean for the Economy?
In early October, Governor Doug Ducey launched Arizona’s new Cyber Command Center during a ceremony at the Department of Public Safety’s Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC) in Phoenix. The…
Arizona is a hotbed for tourism between its beautiful range of recreation areas, annual spring training excitement, and year-round comfortable weather. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic completely stalled the state’s tourism…
What Does a Booming Technology Industry Mean for Arizona’s Economy?
In a recent study by the U.S. Census Bureau, Phoenix saw the largest population growth between 2010 and 2020. This is due to a number of factors, such as a…
The COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on many businesses and their employees. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, of the 18.1 million people unemployed in June 2020, 11.4…
Why Should Small Businesses Join a Chamber of Commerce?
Looking to expand your presence and grow your business’s revenue? Joining your local chamber of commerce can be an exceptional opportunity to push your small businesses to the next level. …
Sports Betting is Now Legal in Arizona: What Does This Mean?
As of April 2021, sports betting is officially legal in the State of Arizona. The new law officially launched on September 9th, 2021, perfect timing for the upcoming NFL and…
What is the I-17 Widening and Improvement Project?
If you have ever driven to northern Arizona, you know the only direct route from the Phoenix area is Interstate 17 (I-17). Recently, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced…
While most people assume Arizona is a desolate desert, it can actually be a wet oasis. 2021 has seen an exceedingly rainy summer. Although it has been beneficial for our…
Client Spotlight: Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona
Our brain is one of, if not the most critical part of our bodies. The Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona is stepping up to serve thousands of members of the…
Have you ever wondered what the Clean Elections Commission is? The Citizens Clean Elections Act, passed by voters in 1998, is administered by a five member, non-partisan Commission. It established…
Dorn Policy Group is Proud to Promote Funding for The Arizona Trail
As an Arizona resident, you probably already know how important recreational trails are to our state. Not only does it allow us to enjoy the natural beauty of our communities,…
Do you want to see a piece of legislation on your next voter ballot? Referendums and propositions are two processes used to do just that. What exactly are referendums and…
Here at Dorn Policy Group, Inc., we are proud of the work we do and the relationships we build. As an Arizona-based company, we strive to better our community, and…
How Do State, Federal Governments, and Lobbying Complement One Another?
Government is a revolving door with elected officials constantly developing new laws and regulations that impact businesses. It’s like that old saying goes: it’s all about who you know. How…
Fact Versus Opinion in Lobbying: What Holds More Clout?
Lobbying is the art of influencing key policy makers in regard to specific issue areas that might affect one or more clients the firm represents. Lobbyists give a voice to…
Every year, or every other year, states face the task of creating budgets that adequately address the needs of their residents while also maintaining their short-term and long-term fiscal objectives….
How a Large Network Benefits You and Your Community
In today’s business environment the people you know and the connections you have are of equal if not more value than what you know. A business network is a vital…
There are many ways in which businesses of all sizes can benefit from a government relations firm. From helping to expand your potential client base to making sure you are…
What is the Difference Between Direct Lobbying and Grassroots Lobbying?
In today’s exceptionally competitive society, there is a high demand for government relations professionals. Their advocacy can provide much-needed support for businesses, both big and small, on policies that may…
3 Benefits Public-Private Partnerships Have on Government Relations
There has been a shift in government interest relating to public-private partnerships (P3s). A P3 involves the collaboration between government agencies and private-sector companies to finance, build, and operate different…
Arizona Looks to Reduce Crime With House Bill 2262
Our team has been working with a number of organizations and lawmakers on issues that impact our local communities. One proposal that we have been working closely on is House…
Case Study: School of Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound Program
Here at Dorn Policy Group, Inc., we are hard at work for our clients during the 2021 Legislative Session. We are highlighting one of our clients, the School of Cardiac…
Oftentimes, people associate lobbying with big corporations, organizations, or businesses in Washington, D.C. However, there are other types, such as intergovernmental lobbying. Intergovernmental lobbying means that cities, counties, and states…
Hiring a lobbyist can be a crucial step in trying to achieve a business objective or goal. By hiring a lobbyist, you can ensure that your voice will be heard…
What are Lobbying Internships Like? Meet Our Interns!
Here at Dorn Policy Group, we love our interns! We know it can be hard to start a career in policy or government relations while in college or a recent…
Even though a lot of the time lobbying and advocating can work hand in hand, there are still key differences that make them separate. Therefore, it is important to understand…
2020 was a unique year with the global pandemic and presidential election. As we start to see the ramifications, we need to understand where we were and where we are…
What Are the Requirements to Register As a Lobbyist?
Before participating in any lobbying activities, advocates should review the rules for the state or local government in which they operate in. Under certain circumstances, advocates for an issue, cause,…
Environmental lobbying is a key issue for both policymakers and companies, with over $13 million being spent in 2020 alone. Environmental policy impacts many different sectors, so it is important…
3 Reasons Why Business Owners Should Hire Lobbyists For Zoning Regulations
Businesses often find it difficult to navigate around zoning regulations on certain areas of land. Zoning is the process by which local policymakers restrict the use of the property and…
Owner, HR, CFO, procurement, IT. Small business owners have several roles to carry out. One that may never be thought of, yet may be one of the most important, is…
While lobbyists and lawyers both practice law, there are quite a few key differences when it comes to comparing them. Being able to spot these differences can help you determine…
Hiring a government relations firm is a great first step in making sure your voice is heard when it comes to public policy issues that might affect your business. These…
Thomas R. Dye once said politics is about battling over scarce governmental resources and who, where, when, why, and how they obtain them. One of the ways businesses pursue the…
Lobbying is the process of trying to influence key policymakers. Lobbyists will attempt to educate public officials to take a stand that best aligns with the interest of who they…
In 2019, the total amount of spending reached $3.47 billion, the most it’s been in almost a decade. Congressional changes continue to create opportunities for lobbying firms to use their…
If there is one thing people can agree on, it is that kids need the proper resources for their education. One way districts achieve this is through school funding. According…
A career in lobbying can be very rewarding as lobbyists are individuals who aim to influence political decisions. Lobbyists advocate at the local, state, and federal government for issues that…
How Lobbyists Advocated For Your Favorite Sports League
Each year top professional sports leagues go to Washington D.C. to advocate for and against policies that align with their best interests. These multi-billion dollar companies Include the NFL, NBA,…
Funding Water Resource Assistance for Native American Tribes
Everyone deserves clean, potable water, and unfortunately many Native American tribes lack water that meets the Safe Drinking Water Act. In April 2020, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that six…
