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Governmental Affairs

Navigate the legislative process with policy representation, drafting, tracking, and evaluation.

Hawley Troxell’s Governmental Affairs team has decades of experience in lobbying for clients in the following sectors:

  • Broadband & Telecommunications (including Social Media)
  • Education
  • Energy Policy and Legislation
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Beverage
  • Forest Products
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Natural Resources & Utilities 
  • Railroads
  • Tax
  • Technology & Artificial Intelligence
  • Transportation

Our team has excelled in monitoring, opposing, and passing legislation. The firm has wide support for legislative efforts and routinely draws in lawyers with single area expertise to draft targeted legislation for client needs that correspond with future and current litigation.

Our team has assisted businesses, trade associations, government entities, and public policy coalitions in navigating the complex legislative process with a state capital presence. We draw on extensive experience in issues affecting our clients and are uniquely positioned and qualified to assist in navigating Idaho’s political processes and laws. We utilize our experience, knowledge, and valued governmental relationships, to provide access and insight crucial to client success.

Governmental Affairs Services

Representation
Years of successful local, state, and federal public policy representation and advocacy on behalf of firm clients.

Legislative Drafting
Legal and technical experience and expertise in drafting complex legislation, working with legislative sponsors and clients, testifying as subject matter specialists, and guiding measures through the legislative process.

Tracking and Evaluating Legislation
Monitoring trends and developments at the local, state, and national levels.

Governmental Affairs Insights

Immigration Issues for Employers in 2025 and Beyond

Employers may be facing additional oversight from the new administration, even for those who do not employ foreign workers.

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Foundations of Special Education – Key Laws, Rights, and Responsibilities

While special education seems like a no-brainer today, the concept of educating students with disabilities is not that old.

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SECURE 2.0 Administrative Pandemonium – Are You Keeping Up?

Over the last six months or so there has been a flurry of activity relative to implementing “SECURE 2.0” provisions.

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A Quiet 2024 Will be Followed by a Busy 2025 for Tax Legislation

There were few significant developments in either federal or state tax law during 2024. But it was likely a calm before the storm; we can…

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What can we do for you?

Learn more about how our team can help you reach your business goals. Send us a message below or give us a call at 208.344.6000.

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