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Overview

Strong relationships with state government leaders, legislators and officials can be vital to your organization’s success. Comprised of both lawyers and consultants, Faegre Drinker's state relations teams understand the processes, know the players and excel at effective advocacy before state legislative bodies and regulatory agencies. Our teams in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota partner with you to manage the challenges — and seize the opportunities — that emerge at the intersection of your organization and your state government. We help you thrive in today’s complex regulatory environment.

Our state relations professionals can help you advance your goals through:

  • Legislative and executive branch lobbying
  • Procurement, negotiation and maintenance of government contracts
  • Campaign finance and ethics compliance
  • Issues monitoring and public policy research
  • Economic development initiatives
  • Formation of public-private partnerships and public financing transactions

Faegre Drinker Consulting professionals do not act as attorneys for clients. Learn more about the Faegre Drinker Consulting practice.

Insights & Events

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最新 July 2025

Minnesota Lawmakers Make Modest Changes to Earned Sick & Safe Time and Paid Leave, as Programs Move Towards Full Implementation

Changes Become Effective in 2025 And 2026, Clarify Certain Provisions, and Adjust Implementation
10 min read  
发表文章 March 2025

A Collaborative Column: Has Practicing Law Really Changed?

The Indiana Lawyer
1 min read  
最新 March 2025

Amid Deteriorating Budget Picture, Divided Minnesota Legislature Faces Difficult Budget Negotiations

Minnesota Legislative Update
6 min read  
最新 February 2025

Major Changes Proposed for Health Care Transactions in Indiana: From Attorney General Notice to Approval by State Merger Board

Indiana House Bill 1666 and Proposed ‘Health Care Entity Merger Approval Board’
9 min read  
最新 February 2025

Republicans and DFLers Reach Agreement Ending Minnesota House Stand-Off

5 min read  
发表文章 January 2025

A Look at the Indiana Legislature’s Big-Ticket Items

2 min read  
Speaking Engagement Recap December 12, 2024

Building Better Construction Contracts 2024 - New York, NY

1 min read  
News July 2024

Faegre Drinker Helps Secure Favorable Ruling in New Jersey Supreme Court Class Action Case

1 min read  
News May 2024

Faegre Drinker Counsels Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Through $650M Project

1 min read  
Speaking Engagement Recap October 23, 2023

Cannabis Consumer Watch Congressional Briefing: The Path Forward for a Safe Cannabis Marketplace

Cannabis Consumer Watch
1 min read