Government Relations

Practice Overview

Our bipartisan government relations team is one of the largest in the state, bringing four decades of experience representing clients of all types and sizes to help them define their legislative agenda, foster legislative champions, and achieve their policy goals. Our diverse team includes former legislators, state agency leaders, and senior political staff with vast networks of long-term relationships in all areas of government.

We have a strong record as successful advocates because we have developed a model that draws upon our entire team to meet clients’ needs. Our clients receive access to and benefit from our collective experience and political intelligence to maximize opportunities for success. We pride ourselves on building longstanding relationships with clients and enjoy advocating on their behalf.

Practice Professionals

Daniel G. Larson

Director of Government Relations

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Ann T. Lenczewski

Government Relations, Tax Policy & Local Government

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H. Theodore Grindal

Partner

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Amos A. Briggs

Government Relations

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Jasmine Epps-Flowers

Government Relations

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Alex T. Hassel

Government Relations

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Jessica E. Lindeen

Government Relations

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Kevin J. Matzek

Government Relations

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Daniel L. Pollock

Government Relations

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Cullen D. Sheehan

Government Relations

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Carol J. Mraz

Senior Legislative Administrative Assistant

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Lobbying and Advocacy

LGN clients rely on our substantive issue expertise and political strategy to navigate complex systems of state and local regulators, elected decision-makers, and stakeholders to advance their policy goals.

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Client Successes

Indian Health Board (IHB)

LGN secured a $7.5 million grant to the Indian Health Board (IHB) to support and promote healthcare access and health equity for the urban Indian community alongside an increased reimbursement rate for health services provided at IHB, addressing a longstanding inequity between tribally based IHS clinics and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs). Additionally, LGN secured a $4 million cash appropriation in the bonding bill to fund the Menaandawiwe Wellness Campus expansion at the Indian Health Board, which translates from Ojibwe to “a place where healing happens.”

First Generation Down Payment Assistance Program

LGN secured $100 million for the newly imagined First Generation Down Payment Assistance Program. As part of our representation of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and the Homeownership Center, LGN advocates for funding and policy to address the racial homeownership gap and promote equitable access to homeownership. Designed to create homeownership opportunities for individuals and families in the BIPOC community, the program supports those who have been historically excluded from the generational wealth opportunities afforded by homeownership.

Special Municipal Protection Legislation

The LGN State Government Relations team worked to pass special legislation for the City of Vadnais Heights. The City of Vadnais Heights was projected to be seriously impacted by potential actions contemplates by the Minnesota Legislature regarding White Bear Lake water levels. The LGN team crafted and passed special legislation to protect the interests of the City as numerous area water issues were being debated at the Minnesota Legislature.

Historic State Investments

LGN has successfully advocated for historic state investments for our nonprofit clients including Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Boys and Girls Club, Wilderness Inquiry, Youth Intervention Programs Association, among others. These direct appropriations have allowed for transformative programming and expansion to fuel their missions. Our team excels at fostering connections with state leaders and cultivating champions at the Capitol to propel and expand our nonprofit clients’ impact across Minnesota.

I-94 Expansion

The LGN State Government Relations team secured 70 million dollars of state funding for this major transportation project. LGN worked with numerous Mayors, City Councilmembers and City Administrators to design and execute a successful legislative strategy.

Graduate Medical Education

LGN achieved enactment of the biggest increase in graduate medical education funding for its teaching hospitals in Minnesota state history. The five-year, $500 million initiative offers a critical new resource for expanding the state’s medical workforce into the future.

HERO Center

LGN State Government Relations team members created and executed a strategy to secure 9.8 million dollars in state funding to build the new public safety training facility in Cottage Grove. The HERO Center is a regional facility serving the east metro.

Roseville Tax Increment Finance District

The LGN State Government Relations team successfully provided a key exemption in Minnesota tax increment finance law to provide the City of Roseville the flexibility it needed for community goals.

Testimonials

Steve Pontius, CEO, HealtheMed

“Whether you are a startup, like HealteMed, or a more established organization, the Lockridge Grindal Nauen Government Relations team can expertly help you open doors, overcome regulatory challenges, pass legislation, and build long-term relationships with key elected officials across all of state government.”

Brandt Erwin, President & Legal Counsel, Minnesota Beer Wholesalers Association

“The Minnesota Beer Wholesalers Association has had the good fortune to be represented by LGN at the Capitol for well over a decade on business and regulatory issues. The legislative expertise, advocacy skills, and relationship with legislators of their bipartisan lobbying team has been invaluable. They are the best in the state!”

Tony Wilson, Senior Director, State Government AffairsState Government Relations

“The network of relationships LGN’s team brings across the political spectrum has kept us continually engaged with the right people, regardless of the latest election results. I rely on their insights and knowledge of the state and local government landscape to ensure we always stay ahead of emerging technology issues.”

Andrea Mokros, Executive Vice President and Chief Public Affairs Officer for Fairview Health Services

“The Lockridge Grindal Nauen lobbying team’s depth of healthcare policy knowledge has been critical for us as we educate legislators on issues impacting our care delivery. Their bipartisan team has integrated seamlessly with us as we work toward finding solutions that serve our hospitals, medical professionals, and patients well.”

Bryan Donaldson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs

“Through their lobbying and advocacy efforts in collaboration with our statewide organization, the team at Lockridge Grindal Nauen was able to successfully secure workforce development funding for Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Minnesota. Their diligence and passion working with us goes far beyond any client-lobbyist relationship.”

Government Relations

Practice Overview

Practice Professionals

Daniel G. Larson

Ann T. Lenczewski

H. Theodore Grindal

Amos A. Briggs

Jasmine Epps-Flowers

Alex T. Hassel

Jessica E. Lindeen

Kevin J. Matzek

Daniel L. Pollock

Cullen D. Sheehan

Carol J. Mraz

Lobbying and Advocacy

Client Successes

Testimonials

Steve Pontius, CEO, HealtheMed

Brandt Erwin, President & Legal Counsel, Minnesota Beer Wholesalers Association

Tony Wilson, Senior Director, State Government AffairsState Government Relations

Andrea Mokros, Executive Vice President and Chief Public Affairs Officer for Fairview Health Services

Bryan Donaldson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs

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