Public Policy Blog.
The AI Advantage: What Forward-Thinking Policy Teams Are Doing Differently
As the volume and velocity of policy change accelerates, government relations (GR), legal, and compliance teams are facing mounting pressure to keep up. Traditional tools and workflows are no longer sufficient. Forward-thinking organizations are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to build smarter, faster, and more strategic policy functions. AI isn’t just a buzzword in this […]
Future-Proofing Your Organization for the Policy-Driven Economy
Across industries, policy change is now one of the most significant external forces shaping business success. From climate disclosures and AI governance to financial transparency and employment and immigration laws, regulations are no longer just a compliance burden — they’re strategic terrain. In this fast-moving landscape, companies that wait to track policy are already behind. […]
How AI Is Reshaping the Role of Government Relations in Corporate Strategy
AI isn’t replacing GR professionals — it’s turning them into even better strategic leaders. Equipped with powerful tools, they can now guide companies through the complexity of today’s policy environment with speed, foresight, and impact.
How Vote Mama Lobby Empowers Moms By Using Plural for Tracking Policy
Vote Mama Lobby is dedicated to transforming the political landscape for moms. Its team advocates to break the institutional barriers moms face in running for and serving in office, and gives voice to the solutions that allow everyday families to thrive. Vote Mama Foundation is a leading non-partisan 501(c)(3) entity that provides research and analysis […]
Here’s Why Leadership Wants Your GR, Legal & Compliance Teams to Use AI
In an era of accelerating regulation, geopolitical uncertainty, and rising stakeholder expectations, the margin for error in corporate governance has never been thinner. For senior leaders — CEOs, GCs, COOs, and Chief Risk Officers — ensuring that their legal, compliance, and government relations (GR) teams are equipped to respond quickly and strategically is essential. Enter […]
What I Learned from Working at a Startup Company as a College Student
By Jay Oliveira My time at Plural has been transformative. As a third-year policy student at Suffolk University in Boston, I had already spent hours pouring over legislative websites for my coursework. I struggled to use legislative sources that would open up dozens of unreadable files, or would make it unclear what chamber the bill […]
How Lobbying Firms Can Stay Ahead of AI Policy: 3 Powerful Strategies to Advise Clients with Confidence
As AI continues to transform industries and daily life, lawmakers and regulators across the globe are racing to keep up. From the EU AI Act to U.S. federal and state initiatives, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most complex and urgent policy arenas. For lobbying firms and government affairs professionals, staying ahead of […]
Offensive vs. Defensive Policy Work: A Strategic Guide for Effective Advocacy
How Policy Teams Can Balance Proactive and Reactive Strategies to Influence Public Policy Public policy work is often seen as reactive—responding to government proposals as they arise. While this “defensive” approach is crucial, it’s only part of the picture. Effective advocacy also requires an “offensive” or proactive strategy. Many policy professionals find themselves spending most […]
Why Your Lobbying Firm Needs an AI-Powered Legislative Tracking Tool
In lobbying, staying ahead of policy changes can make or break a strategy. With legislation and regulations evolving daily across federal and state governments, relying on legacy tech tracking tools is no longer practical. The good news? Artificial Intelligence is transforming how lobbying firms track, analyze, and respond to legislative developments. Investing in an AI-powered […]
How to Choose the Best Legislative Tracking Tool for Your Policy Needs
Staying ahead of public policy changes is crucial for businesses, advocacy groups, and policy shapers. Whether tracking federal legislation, a single state issue or multi-state policy, a legislative tracking tool can save time, improve strategic planning, and ensure that you never miss an important bill. However, with numerous options available, choosing the right tool can […]
Plural Asks: Get to Know a Policy Pro, Anthony Mitchell
In this series, you’ll learn about the career paths of impactful public policy shapers and champions. Anthony M. Mitchell, Founder & Managing Partner at Engage With Impact Over the years, lobbying has become increasingly data-driven, with a heightened emphasis on transparency and accountability. I’ve adapted by leveraging technology and analytics to enhance decision-making and by […]
Feature Highlight: Automated Bill Alerts
At Plural, our top priority is delivering the right public policy data to you, when and how you need it. Our platform is designed to categorize and deliver policy intelligence that is: Beyond data delivery, Plural’s AI-powered analysis, intuitive interface, and collaboration tools help policy professionals act on insights more efficiently. Stay in Control of […]
