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The Future of Lobbying: How Data, Technology & Policy Intelligence Are Reshaping Government Affairs
Relationships still win. But in a world where your counterpart may have already mapped the legislator’s voting history, tracked the coalition forming against your issue, and flagged the model bill moving in six other states, showing up unprepared in government affairs is a disadvantage. The government affairs profession is not changing because technology is replacing what lobbyists […]
The AI Governance Watch, April 2026: Nineteen New AI Bills Passed Into Law
The end of March often brings a flood of new laws as many of the states with shorter annual legislative sessions begin wrapping up their work. This year proved no different as it relates to AI legislation; we tracked 19 new laws regulating AI passed over the last two weeks alone. Read on for details […]
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for: Artificial Intelligence
By the time H.R. 1 arrived on President Trump’s desk, the biggest news in the AI policy world was the exclusion of the moratorium on the enforcement of state-level regulations. That provision’s failure opens the door for recently-passed state policy to be implemented and new policy to be developed when 2026 state legislative sessions begin.
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 […]
Making the Case for Using a Legislative Tracking Tool
Legislation can move quickly, and being informed about new bills from the start is essential. By using a legislative tracking tool, you can receive alerts as soon as relevant bills are introduced.
Harnessing AI-Powered Insights to Inform Policy Decisions
Only 36% of government affairs teams are currently using AI-powered tools. Plural has established itself as a vanguard in the integration of AI in the field of public policy.
Civil Liberties and Government Surveillance
What is government surveillance, and how does it relate to Americans’ civil liberties? Learn more about the history and current issues.
Public-Private-Partnerships in Telecommunications Infrastructure Development
Telecommunications infrastructure is a vital part of today’s society. How do public-private-partnerships play a role in its development? Learn more today.
Communicating in a Crisis: Understanding Crisis Management Tools
Communicating in a crisis is one of the most difficult communications tactics. What crisis communications tools are available? Learn more today.
How to Use AI to Elevate Your Own Public Policy Work
Public policy professionals must understand how AI can improve their workflow, both today and in the future. Learn more today!
Deepfake Laws: A Comprehensive Overview
Deepfakes pose threats to elections, personal integrity, and more. Learn about the scope of state- and federal-level deepfake laws today.
