TRP’s Chapman and Rosenberg Discuss the Transformation of DC Lobbying in Journal Article

An article written by Thorn Run Partners’ Stuart Chapman and Andrew Rosenberg was featured in the Political Science Applied  journal last month. The piece, entitled “Lobbying Congress in Today’s Washington,” examines the shift in the perception of lobbyists in Washington, D.C., from “legislation crafters,” to intricate policymakers rooted in advocating for a client’s cause. Chapman and Rosenberg outline the transformation of modern lobbying, suggesting a form of legislative action that is guided by policy specialists who use expansive knowledge, strong communication with various organizations, and recruit the interests of stakeholders in the drive for change. The authors note that this approach to advocacy operations has helped Thorn Run achieve sector-leading growth, making TRP far from a one-dimensional firm.

 

TRP’s Shea McCarthy Quoted in Inside Health Policy on HHS’ Decision to Embrace ‘Silver-Loading’

In an Inside Health Policy article published on Wednesday, June 6, Thorn Run Partner’s Vice President Shea McCarthy discussed HHS Secretary Alex Azar’s recent indication that the HHS will not block “silver-loading” of insurance plans for 2019. As Mr. McCarthy explained, “while the Trump administration’s approach to ACA implementation has led many advocates to embrace the notion that HHS would seek to undermine Obamacare at all costs, Secretary Azar’s decision to embrace the practice of ‘silver-loading’ sends a slightly different signal.” As he pointed out further, the administration likely recognizes the political implications of significant premium increases coming during the height of election season, and may be sensitive to the fact that they could invite further scrutiny by taking additional steps that would increase costs.

 

Today on the Hill: Primary Day in Eight States; House Returns to Tackle Natural Resources Suspension Bills

Both chambers of Congress will be in action today as the House returns from its week-long Memorial Day recess.  Prior to tackling high-profile legislative items such as the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) and the first FY 2019 appropriations “minibus” (H.R. 5895), the lower chamber will ease into its legislative work week with consideration of seven suspension bills out of the House Committee on Natural Resources. In the upper chamber, senators will continue their work on presidential nominations before moving to the more substantive part of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) to-do list. The Senate is slated to vote on the confirmation of  Robert Weir to be a district-level judge in Kentucky, followed by a vote to invoke cloture on the nomination of Fernando Rodriguez Jr. to be a district judge in Southern Texas.

 

Santa Maria Times: Local Officials Credit TRP’s Greg Burns with Securing Federal Funding

A new article from the Santa Maria Times highlights the work of Thorn Run’s Greg Burns in securing federal funding to support community projects. The article touts Burns' work in representing the city of Santa Maria, crediting him for his efforts on issues including water resources, transportation and infrastructure, and public safety. “City officials credit [Greg] Burns with helping secure federal funding for community projects like the rehabilitation of the Santa Maria River Levee, which provides flood protection and relief from flood insurance premiums for more than half of the city,” the author writes.  “Other projects include construction of the Santa Maria Public Library and Santa Maria Area Transit Center.”

 

Thorn Run Promotes Elizabeth Remley to Partner

For Immediate Release

Contact: Dan Bates, (503) 927-2032

Thorn Run Partners (TRP) announced today the promotion of Elizabeth Remley to Partner.   Remley is part of the firm’s Portland, OR office where she has led state legislative efforts for numerous firm clients since 2012.  Remley specializes in Oregon government relations services with well over a decade of deep relationships in the Legislative and Executive Branches. 

 

Politico Influence: Thorn Run Partners Adds Jim Davenport

Yesterday's Politico Influence newsletter — the leading government relations beat in Washington, D.C. — covered the addition of Thorn Run's newest partner Jim Davenport. In an interview with Politico, Davenport complimented TRP's "very innovative" strategic communications practive TRP Engage, and also touted the firm's health care and financial services practices. Prior to joining Thorn Run, Davenport was a managing partner at Alcade & Fay where he represented cities, counties, school districts, airports, navigation districts and independent tax authorities.

 

Jim Davenport Joins Thorn Run Partners

For Immediate Release

Contact: Andrew Rosenberg, (202) 247-6301

Thorn Run Partners (TRP) announced today the addition of Jim Davenport as Partner in their Washington, DC office. Davenport comes to Thorn Run from Alcalde & Fay, where he specialized in representing local governments and other public entities for over 18 years. Davenport’s addition to Thorn Run follows the recent addition of Partner Greg Burns and Vice President Mary Scott Hardwick, both of whom brought a strong pedigree in representing local governments in Washington.

 

Politico Influence: Thorn Run Snags Two From Van Scoyoc

In today's Politico Influence newsletter — the leading government relations beat in Washington D.C. —  Thorn Run Partners was cited following addition of Greg Burns and Mary Scott Hardwick.  Burns joins TRP as a partner, and Hardwick will work as a Vice President.  "Coupled with the considerable local government work our Portland office already performs under the stewardship of our partner Dan Bates, these two new colleagues are going to supercharge that practice and add a real spark to our firm," stated TRP co-founding partner Chris Lamond. 

 

Politico Influence: Thorn Run Partners Adds Health Care Veteran

In today's Politico Influence newsletter — the leading government relations beat in Washington D.C. —  Thorn Run Partners was cited following addition of Andrea Maresca to its elite health care practice. Maresca, a former Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services official, joined TRP as senior vice president for health policy. In a brief interview with Politico Influence, Maresca noted that her role includes analyzing health care policy and “reading the tea leaves on where the administration is heading on a number of issues that are important to Thorn Run’s clients.”