government affairs – Page 9 – Lawyers Write the Bets. Bankers Sell the Bets.

April 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Georgia Power still looks like a proxy for bonds.

Ratepayer advocates in particular should keep in mind that ratemaking occurs in an environment outside of a public utility hearing room; that the rates used by a utility to attract investors and determine the rate of return on the assets used to generate energy are impacted by what happens in the banking environment. How you structure your strategy on rates should take this environment into consideration. Continue reading Georgia Power still looks like a proxy for bonds.

March 25, 2023September 4, 2023

Being a political leader calls for empathy.

Can empathy be taught? Yes, it can be taught, but there is a risk that, depending on where the politician is during their growth cycle, signs of empathy may come off more forced than organic.

The journey should start early. An elected or appointed official should not want to risk putting off later in their career the ability to empathize. The voter may not provide her with a long or linear learning curve. Continue reading Being a political leader calls for empathy.

March 22, 2023September 4, 2023

How to approach an administrative agency.

You should take a TEA approach when advocating. Thought requires education and is spread by advocacy. Never forget to be honest to a fault and that the expertise you garner and eventually share will build up a policymaker’s trust in you. Continue reading How to approach an administrative agency.

February 16, 2023November 30, 2023

Using the Constitution to determine what your relationship with government is

The main body of the Constitution is where the political factions and their representatives play; where they determine the structure of and constraints on the government. There is little to nothing that you can do about the structure and constraints of the government. There is nary a mention in the seven articles of the Constitution of the citizen or the rights the citizen may have.

Your attention should remain on making sure that the promises contained in the amendments are kept. Continue reading Using the Constitution to determine what your relationship with government is

February 13, 2023September 4, 2023

Why you should get to know your government representatives.

, you are capable of being an advocate for your community needs. There are steps that you can take to ensure that your elected official’s campaigns and decision-making take into account your narrative. Getting to know your representatives is an important approach to expanding your influence on the political process. Continue reading Why you should get to know your government representatives.