Principal-led government relations. State and Federal Affairs.

What We Do

Services

Direct advocacy, legislative intelligence, coalition strategy, and communications — handled by the principal, every time.

The Engagement Model

Every service, delivered directly by the principal

Shorepine operates on a retainer model. Every service listed below is handled directly by the principal — not delegated to junior staff, not handed off after the pitch. We represent a small number of clients simultaneously, which means your work receives genuine priority rather than portfolio management.

"There are no account managers here. When you need us in the room, we're in the room."

01–04 Services
01

Direct Legislative Advocacy

Shorepine is a registered lobbyist in Washington State. Direct legislative advocacy means being present — in committee hearings, in floor sessions, in conversations with legislators and their staff that happen between the formal proceedings.

We track bills from introduction through signature or veto, adjust strategy as legislative dynamics shift, and maintain the relationships necessary to move your priorities when windows open — and to protect against threats when they emerge.

What this looks like
  • Registered lobbyist representation before the Washington State Legislature
  • Bill sponsorship strategy and sponsor relationship management
  • Floor strategy development and management
  • Direct legislator and staff engagement
  • Committee hearing preparation and testimony
  • Amendment strategy and language development
02

Legislative Monitoring & Intelligence

The legislature moves quickly and unpredictably. Missing a committee hearing, a budget proviso, or an amendment can have consequences that take years to unwind. Our monitoring service ensures you have structured, timely intelligence about legislation that affects your organization.

We deliver continuous tracking of bills, budget proviso language, committee activity, and interim work sessions — formatted as structured briefings calibrated to decision-maker schedules, not raw data feeds.

What this looks like
  • Continuous tracking of bills affecting your organization
  • Budget proviso and supplemental budget monitoring
  • Committee hearing schedules and outcomes
  • Structured briefings delivered on your timeline
  • Alert system for priority bill movement
  • Weekly intelligence briefs during session
03

Coalition Building & Stakeholder Engagement

Few legislative victories are won alone. Coalition building — identifying aligned interests, cultivating relationships across sectors, and coordinating intergovernmental advocacy — is often the difference between a bill that moves and one that stalls.

We work with clients to map the stakeholder landscape, identify potential partners, and develop coalition strategies that amplify your voice in Olympia. Includes intergovernmental coordination across federal, state, and local partners when a client's priorities cross jurisdictional lines.

What this looks like
  • Stakeholder mapping and alignment identification
  • Intergovernmental coordination (federal, state, and local)
  • Coalition development and management
  • Partner outreach and relationship cultivation
  • Coordinated advocacy and joint positioning
  • Conflict identification and mitigation
04

Strategic Communications & Messaging

Effective advocacy depends on clear, persuasive communication — whether in a committee room, a legislator's office, or a media briefing. We develop the policy messaging infrastructure that gives your advocacy a consistent, credible voice.

This is not public relations. It is the translation of complex policy positions into language that legislators, staff, and coalition partners can understand, remember, and repeat.

What this looks like
  • Policy talking points and message frameworks
  • Testimony drafting and preparation
  • Briefing materials for legislators and staff
  • One-pagers and leave-behinds
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Rapid-response messaging for legislative developments

On methodology

The intelligence briefings Shorepine delivers are built on Vector | WA — the principal's personal legislative tracking tool, purpose-built for Washington State. It powers the monitoring work behind every engagement.

How We Work

The retainer model

Structure

We work on annual retainers, not project fees. This structure aligns our incentives with yours — sustained advocacy, not transactional engagements — and ensures you have consistent access to the principal throughout the year.

Client Book

We maintain two to three active retainer clients at any time. This is deliberate. It means every client receives genuine priority, that institutional knowledge stays concentrated, and that our advocacy reflects real commitment rather than portfolio management.

Engagement

Every retainer client engages directly with the principal. No junior staff. No hand-offs. The person you hired is the person doing the work — in the room, on the call, at the hearing.

Get Started

Ready to talk about your legislative priorities?

We take on a small number of clients each year. If you're considering whether Shorepine is the right fit, we'd welcome an initial conversation.

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