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Congratulations to Max Becker and Alyssa Anderson!
April 5, 2025
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We’re thrilled to share the happy news that Max Becker, Vice President at Smith-Free Group, and Alyssa Anderson, Chief of Staff to Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), …
The Big Casino – July 2023
July 17, 2023
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“The largest single-employer strike in American history now appears inevitable.” –Sean O’Brien, Teamsters General President, June 28, 2023 Political Environment Despite increasing speculation in …
What Comes Next on Capitol Hill
July 10, 2023
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Session Schedule – The House and Senate are both in session for three weeks and scheduled to adjourn the weekend of July 28th. There have …
Clients in the News: Kroger to Donate 10 Billion Meals by 2030 to Feed Neighbors Struggling with Hunger
June 23, 2023
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Smith-Free applauds Kroger‘s recent announcement to donate 10 BILLION meals 2030! For perspective, that’s enough food to feed every individual in Seattle, Denver, Chicago, and Boston …
The Big Casino – Latest on Politics and Policy
June 22, 2023
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“Public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail, without it, nothing can succeed.” –Abraham Lincoln Political Overview As presidential campaign efforts intensify, the …
Axios Health “Lunch with a Lobbyist” Series with Mike Gaffin
June 13, 2023
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We’re back again with another lunch feature, this time with Smith-Free health lobbyist Michael Gaffin. He recently sat down with Victoria at Bobby Van’s …
The Big Casino – Debt Ceiling End Game
May 24, 2023
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“We’re in the end game now.” –Dr. Strange, “Avengers: Endgame” We wrote a few weeks ago how the discussions around the debt ceiling had moved, …