Public Policy, Government Relations, and Lobbying

Legislative and administrative decisions impact everyday life, both on a 
personal and a professional level, in local communities and in the business 
world. Zatz & Renfrew Consulting works with organizations and businesses to 
build relationships with government officials through lobbying (working 
directly with Legislators and Administrators on laws, regulations, and 
initiatives) and collaborating with organizations, businesses, and coalitions.

Lobbying services provided by Zatz & Renfrew Consulting include:
    Public policy strategy design and implementation  
    Advocacy, legislative process, and testimony presentation training 
    Legislative and administrative liaison
    Legislative drafting and tracking
    Coalition building 
    Community outreach strategy development

Zatz & Renfrew Consulting also works with businesses and organizations to train 
employees and constituents to become empowered to advocate on their own behalf.


Legislative Successes

Ethics in Government
   Campaign finance reform and public financing
   Lobbyist disclosure reform
   Election law reform, voter registration, and paper ballot trail
   Public access to administrative records
   Instant runoff voting implementation report


Civil Rights
   Hate crimes
   Civil unions
   Pay equity
   
  
HIV/AIDS
   Needle exchange programs
   Unique Identifier HIV Reporting
   HIV/AIDS service and prevention funding
   Medication funding and access to medication 
   Medical marijuana program
   Health care confidentiality
   Prescription drug pricing and preferred drug list 
   Methadone treatment centers 
   Confidentiality policies for drug testing in the workplace
   HIV testing, treatment, and confidentiality in life insurance policy applications   


Labor
   Safe staffing hospital reporting
   Whistleblower protection for health care workers
   Minimum wage increases
   Responsible government contracting
   

Substance Abuse Treatment
   Treatment funding
   Medicaid and uninsured reimbursement rate increase
   Acupuncture detoxification certification
   Youth and substance abuse prevention program funding

   
Health Care
   Birth Information Network
   Maternal and child health care funding
   Reproductive health care
   Midwifery licensing
   Family and Medical Leave Act
   Insurance coverage for prescription contraceptives
   Tobacco tax increase for health care programs
   Smoking cessation education program

   
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
   Crime victim restitution
   "Safe at Home" program - address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence
   Access to abuse prevention orders
   Child-based services funding
   Community notification regarding release of sex offenders
   Victim access to juvenile proceedings
   Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
   HIV testing of sex offenders - in collaboration with HIV/AIDS community
   Increased penalties for crimes against the elderly and people with disabilities

   
Elder Issues
   Long-term care funding
   Adult day services funding
   Medicaid reimbursement rate increases