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1 Now in our 25th Year YEARS STATE AND FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. H S E R V I C E H C E L E B R AT O F C O M P L I A N C E Y E A R S I N G 2 5 Trusted Experts on Political Compliance Laws & Required Reporting For Government Rela ons Professionals, Lobbyists, Execu ves, and Compliance Officers.

2 Hello. I m Elizabeth Bartz, CEO and President of State and Federal Communications. My company has one mission -- to ensure your organization, and your contract lobbyists, all can comply fully with the myriad and growing government compliance laws and regulations regarding lobbying and political contributions. We ve been doing this since the 1970s, and getting even better at it every single year. We are proficient at understanding and presenting political compliance laws. Many of our Fortune 500 clients and other organizations consider our services and counsel to be the trusted Gold Standard in the industry. And this year, we are celebrating our 25th anniversary. It s important for our clients and interested companies to understand that we offer TWO different service solutions for political compliance reporting: First, through our I COMPLY online publications, housed at www. stateandfed.com, and designed for organizations that self-direct and report their own lobbying and political contribution activities. Second, through our ALERTS TM turn-key, managed services, where we take the worry out of political compliance reporting for our clients by handling all the details. With either approach you choose we make sure you stay current with municipal/local, state, federal and international rules, regulations, and laws regarding lobbying, contributions, and procurement lobbying. Because if you don t comply fully and correctly, the repercussions can be severe, including financial fines and negative media exposure. That is unnecessary with sound preventative planning and on-time reporting. There is no other company like State and Federal Communications. Please read through this brochure to gain a new perspective on what a trusted ally we can be for your organization and your government relations initiatives. We re introducing some new services too for this year including European political compliance reporting coverage, and also the exclusive new FedALERTS web-based program that easily collects a client s reportable activities for Federal LD-2 reporting. Thank you, I Love the Words in our Slogan Trusted Experts Elizabeth Z. Bartz 2

3 Comprehensive Publications on Compliance Laws & Required Reporting of Lobbying and Political Contributions I COMPLY State and Federal Communications online compliance laws and reporting publications provide accurate, comprehensive, and timely information on thousands of rules, regulations, and statutes across the U.S. states, the U.S. federal government, more than 300 municipalities and local areas; the Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial governments; and new this year, for Europe. The publications are optimized to easily access and use on any device computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. They are updated continually so government relations professionals and compliance officers can rest assured they will be able to comply on required reporting. More on pages 4-11 and I COMPLY U.S. Political Contributions Compliance Laws I COMPLY U.S. Lobbying Compliance Laws I COMPLY U.S. Procurement Lobbying Compliance Laws I COMPLY Canadian Political Compliance Laws I COMPLY European Political Compliance Laws - Republic of Ireland - European Union - United Kingdom Consulting Services on Compliance Laws & Required Reporting of Lobbying and Political Contributions ALERTS TM When clients need customized, turn-key managed compliance reporting services, State and Federal Communications ALERTS TM provides the ideal solution. Here, a wide range of political compliance consulting is available to ensure reporting is conducted in the most professional manner. Our proof of success is the extremely high renewal rate each year of our top-tier ALERTS TM clients. Read more on pages YOU choose how you want to work with us, through I COMPLY or ALERTS TM. 3

4 COMPLY IU.S. Political Contributions Compliance Laws Your all-in-one online reference to political contributions compliance reporting. This online publication covers comprehensive information needed to conduct political contribution activities and remain compliant with laws at every government level. It is vital to understand that every state has different regulations regarding political contributions. I COMPLY U.S. Political Contributions Compliance Laws provides governmental relations professionals and compliance officers with reference information on what political contribution activities are allowed, and not allowed, under various laws. This unique source of knowledge has information for every jurisdiction focusing on: Precise listings and summaries of each state law Full descriptions of registration and reporting requirements Contribution limits Specific prohibitions Who can make contributions and to whom What you can and cannot contribute A calendar of reporting deadlines and election dates Comprehensive contact lists for regulatory officials on every government level IRS obligations as applied to political action committees Advisory opinions interpreting political contributions laws Complete definitions of special terms All forms required for reporting political contributions See website examples on the following page. For ordering information, see page 23. 4

5 Example of an online page from I COMPLY U.S. Political Contributions by jurisdiction. Example of an online page from I COMPLY U.S. Political Contributions by jurisdiction. 5

6 COMPLY IU.S. Lobbying Compliance Laws The essential and instant resource on lobbying compliance reporting in the U.S. This online publication is the definitive source used by government relations professionals and compliance officers to stay current with lobbying compliance laws on the U.S. federal, state, and municipal/local levels of government. I COMPLY U.S. Lobbying Compliance Laws details exactly what lobbying activities are allowed, and not allowed, under various compliance laws. You will be able to view: Full descriptions of registration and reporting requirements Summaries of gift laws All forms required for registering, reporting, securing employer authorization, and terminating registration A complete calendar of reporting deadlines Advisory opinions interpreting lobbying laws All-inclusive contact lists with telephone numbers, postal and addresses, and websites for federal, state, and municipal/local government compliance officers Precise listings and summaries of each state law Complete definitions of special terms See website examples on the following page. For ordering information, see page 23. 6

7 Example of an online page from I COMPLY U.S. Lobbying Compliance Laws by jurisdiction. Example of an online page from I COMPLY U.S. Lobbying Compliance Laws by jurisdiction. 7

8 COMPLY IU.S. Procurement Lobbying Compliance Laws It is vital your organization complies with procurement lobbying compliance reporting in states, municipalities and local areas. This online publication focuses solely on corporate compliance related to procurement lobbying, and is particularly important because federal, state, and municipal/local governments purchase trillions of dollars in goods and services. The unique I COMPLY U.S. Procurement Lobbying Compliance Laws contains copies of all procurement lobbying laws in the 50 states, the federal government, and more than 300 municipal/ local jurisdictions, along with common language descriptions of these same ordinances and statutes. It is a must-have reference for any and every company doing business with states and municipal governments. Failure to comply in any category may cost your company thousands, possibly millions, of dollars in lost revenue. It contains valuable information including: Precise listings and summaries of each state law Full descriptions of registration and reporting requirements Jurisdictions requiring registration as a lobbyist for procurement activities Pay-to-play laws on every government level Complete definitions of special terms Summaries of gift laws Contingent lobbying prohibitions by jurisdiction Advisory opinions interpreting procurement lobbying laws All forms required for procurement lobbying All-inclusive contact lists with telephone numbers, postal and addresses, and websites for government compliance officers See website examples on the following page. For ordering information, see page 23. 8

9 Example of an online page from I COMPLY U.S. Procurement Lobbying Compliance Laws by jurisdiction. Example of an online page from I COMPLY U.S. Procurement Lobbying Compliance Laws by jurisdiction. 9

10 COMPLY ICanadian Political Compliance Laws Companies and entities doing business in Canada need to stay current with all political compliance reporting laws. This online compliance publication presents the compliance reporting rules and regulations for lobbying, making campaign contributions, and procurement lobbying in Canada, which has some unique lobbying and political activities laws and regulations unlike those in the U.S. I COMPLY Canadian Political Compliance Laws contains thorough information on required reporting including: Precise listings and summaries of each applicable law Full descriptions of registration and reporting requirements Jurisdictions requiring registration as a lobbyist for procurement activities Relevant advisory opinions Complete definitions of special terms Pay-to-play laws on every government level Summaries of gift laws Contribution limits and specific prohibitions Information on who can make contributions to whom All-inclusive contact lists with telephone numbers, postal and addresses, and websites for government compliance officers All forms required for lobbying, political activities, and procurement activities See website examples on the following page. For ordering information, see page

11 Example of an online page from I COMPLY Canadian Political Compliance Laws by jurisdiction. Example of an online page from I COMPLY Canadian Political Compliance Laws by jurisdiction. 11

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14 COMPLY IEuropean Political Compliance Laws NEW this Year As a totally new publication in 2018 from State and Federal Communications, we are introducing I COMPLY European Compliance Laws. This publication is intended for companies and entities doing business in Europe that need to stay current with all political compliance reporting laws. This includes Republic of Ireland, European Union (EU), and United Kingdom. This well-researched and expanding publication contains thorough information on required compliance reporting including for anyone engaged in these activities. These include: Summaries and citations of applicable laws and regulations Full descriptions of lobbyist registration and reporting requirements Jurisdictions requiring lobbyist registration for procurement activities Relevant advisory opinions, guides, and supplementary information Complete definitions of special terms Pay-to-play laws Summaries of gift laws Political contribution limits and specific prohibitions Information regarding who can make contributions and to whom contributions may be made Contact lists with telephone numbers, postal and addresses, and websites for government offices Required forms for lobbying, political activities, and procurement activities 14

15 Example of an online page from I COMPLY European Political Compliance Laws by jurisdiction. Europe 15

16 Consulting Services on Compliance Laws & Required Reporting of Lobbying and Political Contributions ALERTS Professional Services at Your Call. State and Federal Communications provides the ALERTS TM personalized consulting services to handle the political compliance activity and employer reports required for federal, state, and municipal/local disclosure requirements. This turn-key service ensures the hundreds of reports due each year are completed accurately and on time, both critical components to avoid penalties on compliance reporting. These unique turn-key services afford clients the opportunity to interact and work with our knowledgeable compliance team of attorneys and staff. Our top-tier, personalized compliance program is for corporations; for law, accounting, and lobbying firms; for associations; and for individual lobbyists with compliance reporting needs regarding federal, state, and municipal/local disclosure requirements. Today, more than 600 lobbying activity and employer reports are due in a single year! These include: Employer Reports Lobbyist Reports TM Grassroots Staff Reports Contract Lobbyist Reports The State and Federal Communications focused ALERTS TM program ensures that these reports are not overlooked by tracking when each report is due and the associated reporting requirements on all government levels. State and Federal Communications tailors each ALERTS TM program to the states where your organization has registered lobbyists. As registration status changes, ALERTS TM can be similarly revised. Our ALERTS TM clients can also have access to our I COMPLY online publications and all our other resources. Contact State and Federal Communications for a personal consultation and proposal on this efficient, thorough and professional approach to handle your political compliance reporting. * New for 2018 Check out our new FedALERTS web-based program that easily collects reportable activity for the Federal LD-2 reports for our Federal compliance clients. 16

17 ALERTS TM Service Offerings Shown here are various ALERTS TM Political Compliance Consulting services, offered individually or in combinations. You decide what services are appropriate for your organization. 1. ALERTS TM Government Affairs Consulting Services for the U.S. Federal Government, States, Municipalities and local areas, U.S. Territories, and Canadian Lobbying Compliance: Registration Threshold Review Lobbyist and Principal Registrations, Reports, and Terminations Tailored Monthly Reporting Schedule Compliance with Mandatory State or Local Training Requirements Notifications to Public Officials Triggered by Expenditures State or Local Mandatory Audit Compliance Monitor Trends and Provide Updates Record Retention in Electronic and Hard Copy Format Ethics: Gift Reports and Expenditure Disclosure Grassroots Lobbying: Review of Planned Activities and Disclosure Non-Lobbyist Employee Tracking and Disclosure State and Local Direct Corporate Contribution Compliance State and Local Pay-to-Play Compliance 2. ALERTS TM Specialty Compliance Consulting Services Large Scale Conference and Event Reviews Revolving Door Assessments Internal Audit and Process Reviews Develop and Conduct Training Programs Contract Lobbyist Tracking of Registrations, Reports, and Terminations Other Special Projects 3. ALERTS TM Procurement Compliance Program Assistance with Determining At Risk Personnel Personalized Registration and Ethics Assessments for Personnel Develop and Conduct Training Programs Specialized Managed Markets Program for the Pharmaceutical Industry 4. ALERTS TM C3 Service Vetting of Personal or Corporate Contributions for Permissibility and Disclosure Pay-to-Play Review Tracking of Contributions for Election Cycle Compliance 17

18 We Stay Connected With Our Clients There is a lot of wisdom in staying close to your clients. We believe in that approach and we value every time we see you in person, at trade shows and events, on the phone, via , or through our online and social presence. Here are some of the key value-added benefits we provide to keep you informed on the latest happenings in compliance reporting. LobbyComply.com and Social Media This regular and widely followed blog provides timely news and expertise on the industry. And, our extensive social media program keeps us connected 24/7. Monthly Summary of Changes Each month we summarize all changes posted to the I COMPLY online publications and these to clients. Updates include pending legislation, changes in reporting deadlines, new reports to file, and other new rules and statutes. News You Can Use TM and Other News Roundups Compliance Now e-newsletter This popular weekly national e-news summary covers ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance articles from newspapers and other media outlets. State and Federal Communications also publishes daily and weekly roundups of political compliance activity that our clients need to know. This monthly informational e-newsletter presents the latest political compliance developments in the industry and at our company. Issues are filled with articles on compliance news, industry conferences and seminars, and topical features. 18

19 I COMPLY U.S. Political Compliance Laws Guidebook Webinars, Tipsheets, and Whitepapers Each year our clients are given a printed guidebook that summarizes information from our extensive online publications. The guidebook is a handy summary containing an overview of information indexed under each state. It is a convenient quick-reference companion to the more detailed suite of I COMPLY online political compliance publications. We share our broad wealth of political compliance knowledge throughout the year with webinars, informative tipsheets, and thoughtful whitepapers. Trade Show Visits It is always a pleasure to meet our clients and friends in face-to-face settings such as industry trade shows and special events. 19

20 We Stay Connected with Our Communities State and Federal Communications continues to support its local community and many organizations. This belief starts with the company s owner, Elizabeth Bartz, and is fully supported by the management team and employees. Here are some of the humanitarian and charitable efforts of the past year. Look for State and Federal Communications as a sponsor at many industry and key events, and also for our professional attendance, as our team grows professionally and networks with colleagues. 20

21 What Clients Say about State and Federal Communications Thanks to the State and Federal Communications team for their diligence in preparing and filing my report and for running your audits that discovered an improper contribution! When I called with questions on reporting requirements when contributing to ballot issue committees, you researched this and compiled answers that were extremely helpful. You are the best in your field so Keep the Quality Up. It s been a pleasure working with each of you and the whole team. Thanks for keeping us out of compliance trouble. I tell everyone in my company about the valuable services of State and Federal Communications. Fabulous news! Thanks to the entire State and Federal Communications team for your assistance in helping us respond to the Compliance inquiry and provide the materials necessary to satisfy the auditors. We couldn t have done it without the good help of your team. I just didn t realize how much the State and Federal Communications website could do to help us! You are a wonderful resource. Sometimes I want to hug you through the phone! Your insightful contributions, and your enthusiasm, are greatly appreciated. 21

22 One Look at Our History... Why are we considered Trusted Experts in Political Compliance Laws and Required Reporting? Simply because of commitment to get better every year. Today, State and Federal Communications has grown to more than 40 team members with an extensive in-house staff of attorneys, assistants and support personnel focusing on compliance research, online political compliance publishing, and strategic compliance consulting services. State and Federal Communications serves a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 and other companies, all types of associations and organizations, and contract lobbyists. The sole mission of State and Federal Communications Inc. is to ensure that your organization, your government relations professionals, your contract lobbyists, and your procurement (sales) specialists comply fully with the myriad governmental laws and regulations regarding compliance reporting. We ve been doing this since the 1970s when Elizabeth Bartz purchased the government compliance division of State and Federal Associates, Inc. in Washington, D.C., then renamed her new company as State and Federal Communications, Inc., and moved to Akron, Ohio, in 1993, our current home. Today, our team is proficient at researching, understanding and presenting political compliance law information. The I COMPLY online publications are optimized to easily navigate and search 24/7 on any device computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Please check out our newest publication for I COMPLY European Political Compliance Laws. 22

23 ... Tells You Everything Ordering Information Visit the website order page at: for complete ordering information and options. Call , or toll free at LAW-NOW to ask for the publications department. Note: Special bundled discounts are offered when purchasing two or more publica ons together. Sales tax is applicable for Ohio and Washington, D.C. 23

24 O F C O M P L I A N C E State and Federal Communications, Inc. 80 South Summit Street, Suite 100 Akron, Ohio YEARS Trusted Experts on Political Compliance Laws & Required Reporting Experience Guidance Solutions S E R V I C E Y E A R S I N G 2 5 H C E L E B R AT H STATE AND FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.