State Government Relations

State Government Relations

Cornerstone has the largest state government relations footprint in the industry, with offices spanning from coast to coast.

In large and small communities across the country, Cornerstone helps engage state legislatures, state agencies, local governments and municipalities to achieve their policy, advocacy and business objectives. Cornerstone’s state and local government relations footprint stretches across the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest and West.

Utilizing the same philosophy and approach across all our locations, we provide clients with a broad and diverse range of government relations and lobbying services. Our work is grounded in our professionals’ significant experience, broad policy expertise and strong working relationships with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders throughout all 50 states and countless municipalities.

We work in a collaborative and bipartisan way to address each client’s specific needs and are proud of our track record of success on both sides of the aisle. Learn more about our bipartisan, team-oriented philosophy here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cornerstone Government Affairs has offices in the following cities:

  • Annapolis, Maryland
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Augusta, Maine
  • Austin, Texas
  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Carson City, Nevada
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Columbia, South Carolina
  • Concord, New Hampshire
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Denver, Colorado
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Dover, Delaware
  • Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Houston, Texas
  • Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Jackson, Mississippi
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Springfield, Illinois
  • Washington, District of Columbia

Our state government affairs teams also support clients in Massachusetts, Montana and Pennsylvania. Find an office near you by clicking here.

In addition to our physical office locations, Cornerstone engages with executive branch officials nationwide through our involvement in national membership organizations. We also partner with a network of consultants nationwide to help clients achieve their unique goals and objectives on the ground. If you don’t see your state listed above, please contact us to discuss how we can support your needs.

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Our Services

  • Legislative, executive and regulatory lobbying
  • Bill/rule drafting
  • Intelligence gathering and issue monitoring
  • Marketing and procurement
  • Policy analysis and message development
  • Political counsel
  • State appropriations and budgets
  • Structured finance planning
  • Relationship building and management