If you only track official bills, you’re missing the “why” and “when” of policy. In this episode, Tommy Zei explores “upstream” monitoring — tracking the press releases, caucuses, and social media posts where the early warning signs actually live. Learn how to conduct a “digital audit” on new committee faces and why silence from a veteran legislator is often a strategic signal you can’t afford to ignore.
Show Your Work: Using Data to Make Your Policy Case
Walking into a meeting with data is the difference between making a request and making a case. In this episode of Policy Wins, Tommy Zei breaks down how public affairs professionals can turn the numbers they already have — their employees, their locations, their advocates — into compelling impact reports that move decision-makers.
