In Episode 3 of Straight-Up 30, host Ross Izard talks with Sami Davis, Vice President of State Affairs at Sewald Hanfling, about what lobbying actually is and what lobbyists really do day to day during the legislative session. They break down the role lobbyists play in turning policy ideas into statutory change, how the work happens inside and outside the Capitol, and why lobbying in Colorado is far more regulated than most people assume. The episode also explores who hires lobbyists, how smaller organizations and rural communities can have a voice at the Capitol, and why waiting until a crisis hits is the worst time to start.

What we cover:
• What lobbyists actually do and why the role is misunderstood
• How lobbying works day to day at the Capitol
• The rules and ethics that govern lobbying in Colorado
• Who hires lobbyists and why representation matters
• Why engaging early beats waiting for a crisis

About the guest:
Sami Davis is the Vice President of State Affairs at Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs, where she represents clients at the Colorado Capitol during the legislative session and helps translate organizational priorities into effective policy strategy and action.

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