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<h5>WHO WE ARE</h5>
<p><span class="mb-0">50 State is a strategic consulting firm focused on state-level advocacy, public affairs, and government relations. With expertise across all 50 states, we assist companies, trade associations, and nonprofits in navigating state government processes and achieving policy goals. Founded by experienced political strategists, 50 State’s team brings bipartisan insights and a unique approach to managing policy and political landscapes across the country.</span></p>
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                                                    <p><strong>Public television stations depend on the financial support of 40 state governments, as well as the federal government, foundations, corporate underwriters, and viewers like you to perform our essential local services in education, public safety, and civic leadership in communities across America. Managing our relationships with those 40 state governments, and moving toward 50, is one of the most important strategic objectives we pursue at America’s Public Television Stations, and that’s why we work with the best in the business: 50 State. These deeply talented, highly sophisticated, and exquisitely connected consultants have helped us make real, measurable progress toward our goal over the past several years we’ve worked together, and we get all the attention, good counsel, and high-level contact we need, whenever we need it.&quot;</strong></p>
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                                                    <p><strong>50 State has seamlessly become an extension of our team as we continue to build out our government affairs function. Their exceptional insight and extensive reach across country with elected officials, lobbyists, and national political committees are incomparable. Their deep understanding of both state and national landscape allows us to engage effectively with key stakeholders. The comprehensive support from 50 State has been instrumental in our ability to expand our influence and achieve our objectives.”</strong></p>
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                                                    <p><strong>When you work for a mission-driven organization, it’s critical to engage policy partners that share a passion for the work. The team at 50 State goes above and beyond to ensure that state leaders understand and prioritize the needs of their most vulnerable constituents.” </strong></p>
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