Public Policy Blog.
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 […]
10 Ways to Drive Corporate Advocacy & Influence Public Policy
Businesses that engage in public policy early and often can protect their interests, shape better laws, and create a more predictable environment for growth. Whether it’s at the state or federal level, making an impact means using the right strategies and tech tools to stay informed and take action.
Introducing Plural Policy Analyzer— Convert Legislation Into Simple Text, Instantly
At Plural we’re proud to announce the launch of our newest tool for better understanding legislation, Plural Policy Analyzer. Policy Analyzer is an AI Assistant that takes in legislation and distills its bill text into accurate and concise summarization of what the legislation is doing. If you’ve been following our brand for awhile, you’ll know […]
Why Do Presidents Use Executive Orders?
President Trump’s recent flurry of executive orders is making us consider: how do executive orders impact public policy?
Developing Your Policy Knowledge Without A Policy Background
Solving this dilemma is central to Plural’s mission to improve policy by increasing accessibility to the processes that shape it. Whether your perspective is shaped by lived experience, your education, or your profession, we know that perspective is a valuable component of a healthy democracy.
Below we break down a few key steps to begin to develop your comfort and knowledge within the policymaking sphere at the state legislative level, so that you can bring your expertise into it.
Plural Asks: Get to Know a Policy Pro, Ryann Hill
Recently we sat down with Ryann Hill from Indigo Hill Strategies to discuss her impressive career journey and what it’s like being a lobbyist. Indigo Hills Strategies is a boutique government affairs, public policy and lobbying firm specializing in navigating the complex landscape of policy, lobbying and strategic consulting to empower organizations to achieve impactful change.
