Government Relations

About our Government Relations Services

An effective government affairs program requires an understanding of the environment and an ability to work with the Governor’s office and its agencies, legislative leaders, as well as rank-and-file lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. It is important to have the ability to gain access to these leaders when issues arise, or when seeking to build support for an initiative. It is equally important to secure intelligence before decisions are made to mitigate outcomes before it’s too late. This is where our team excels.

Mac Strategies Group’s lobbying team is co-led by former State Senate Deputy Minority Leader Matt Murphy, who developed extensive knowledge of Illinois’ finances and operations as a lead budget negotiator, and Anne Schaeffer, who previously served as a senior member of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s legislative and political team. Collectively, our firm’s bipartisan, bicameral reach allows us to deliver our clients’ message to policymakers in every corner of the state’s Capitol, in both the General Assembly and the Governor’s Office. This allows us to be our clients’ eyes and ears on the ground, affording us the opportunity to ensure that our clients’ positions are considered when policy decisions are made. In short, we know who is working on issues of importance to our clients and have the relationships necessary to make sure that those policymakers will hear and understand our clients’ position.

Our firm has helped state policymakers navigate some of the most complex issues involving budgets, legislation, and regulations. The intelligence we gather is timely, incisive, and vital to informing strategic choices. Our skill at securing key insights and shaping public policy derives from the relationships we have built and the trust that we have earned with key players in Illinois government. If you are looking for a firm that can get Illinois policymakers to understand your industry’s needs, we can help.