Statewide Public Affairs, Inc.

What Statewide Public Affairs, Inc. does

Statewide Public Affairs, Inc. is a privately held, Albany-headquartered government relations, communications, and issue management consulting firm founded in 2013. It provides professional services — direct lobbying, policy development, issue management and coalition building, procurement support, and an Emerging Technologies & Innovation practice — to Fortune-tier enterprises, industry trade associations, private equity firms, startups, educational institutions, local governments, and not-for-profits operating in or affected by New York State policy. The firm operates from three offices (Albany headquarters at 15 Elk Street, New York City at 1001 Sixth Avenue, and Buffalo at 50 Fountain Plaza), giving it geographic coverage of the state legislature, the executive branch, and New York City government.

The firm is led by Managing Partner Christopher J. Duryea and Partner Wayne Lair, Jr., with a 14-person team of partners, senior vice presidents, directors, and staff whose prior experience includes serving as Secretary to the Governor, senior policy roles in the Cuomo, Paterson, and Hochul administrations, NYS Assembly and Senate Majority staff positions, and senior government affairs roles at the Internet Association and Blockchain Association. This personnel base is the core of its service offering; Statewide Public Affairs has no software product, platform, or technology stack — its deliverables are custom consulting engagements priced on a quote basis, typically structured as multi-year retainers, with revenue generated through direct, relationship-based sales to enterprise and association clients.

The firm differentiates through three structural assets: deep, Albany-rooted institutional knowledge of New York's legislative and regulatory process; a client roster spanning pharmaceuticals (Amgen, Eli Lilly, Genentech, Organon), technology (TikTok, Intuit, Avaya), media and telecom (Comcast, Cox), retail (Home Depot), construction and materials (CRH, American Rock Salt, Tilcon, Nucor), rail (CN Railway), and advocacy nonprofits (NRA, Coalition for the Homeless); and exclusive New York membership in The Advocacy Group (TAG), a national and international network of government affairs firms that enables the firm to offer clients multi-state advocacy without internal build-out. Multiple team members have been recognized on City & State's regional rankings ("Most Powerful People in New York," "40 Under 40 Rising Star"), reinforcing brand credibility in the New York policy market.

Name

Statewide Public Affairs, Inc.

Legal name

Statewide Public Affairs, Inc.

Website

https://statewidepublicaffairs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Statewide Public Affairs is a privately held Albany-based government relations, communications, and issue management consulting firm serving Fortune-tier enterprises, trade associations, PE firms, and not-for-profits across New York State via direct lobbying, policy development, coalition building, and procurement support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Relations Consulting

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Affairs, Government Relations & Lobbying (BPAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Affairs & Government Relations (MPAAADAE), Public Sector & Policy Consulting (BPAHACAN)

Keywords

• Government relations consulting
• Public affairs services
• Lobbying services
• Policy advocacy consulting
• Legislative affairs consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for government relations, communications, and issue management throughout New York State

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Statewide Public Affairs is a full-service government relations, communications, and issue management consulting firm providing direct lobbying, policy development, issue management and coalition building, procurement support, and emerging technologies advisory services to organizations throughout New York State. Services are organized into practice areas covering direct lobbying, policy development, coalition building, procurements delivered, broad-based expertise, and an emerging technologies and innovation practice.

Product overview

Statewide Public Affairs, Inc. is a full-service government relations, communications, and issue management consulting firm. It does not offer a software product, platform, or module-based technology offering. The firm's core deliverables are professional consulting services organized around practice areas including Direct Lobbying, Policy Development, Issue Management/Coalition Building, Procurements Delivered, Broad Based Expertise, and an Emerging Technologies & Innovation practice. All offerings are service-based consulting engagements, not packaged software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Direct Lobbying Government relations lobbying services where the firm represents client interests directly before New York State legislators, executive branch officials, and regulatory agencies to advance legislative and policy priorities.
• Policy Development Strategic policy research and development consulting that helps clients formulate positions, draft policy proposals, and shape legislative and regulatory outcomes in New York State.
• Issue Management / Coalition Building Issue management and coalition building consulting services that organize stakeholders, align advocacy efforts, and manage public affairs campaigns to support or oppose specific policy issues.
• Procurements Delivered State procurement advisory services that help clients secure government contracts and procurement outcomes in New York State by navigating state procurement processes and engaging relevant agencies.
• Broad Based Expertise Cross-sector government relations consulting across a wide range of policy areas, drawing on the firm's collective expertise to advise clients of all sizes in navigating New York's legislative and regulatory environment.
• Emerging Technologies & Innovation Practice Dedicated practice co-chaired by Wayne Lair, Jr. and John Olsen advising companies in new technology sectors (sharing economy, e-commerce, data privacy and security, micro mobility, digital taxation, digital assets and blockchain, cloud computing and SaaS, AI and machine learning, social media and content moderation) on regulatory guidance, advocacy, coalition building, and legislative or regulatory reform.

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Advocacy Group (TAG)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerStatewide Public Affairs, Inc. is the exclusive New York member of The Advocacy Group (TAG). TAG is a network of elite government affairs, communications and public affairs firms in all 50 states, Washington DC, London, Brussels, and other countries around the world. This membership ensures access to a nationwide network of skilled government relations professionals to solve client needs beyond New York State borders.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Capitol Counsel: Albany-based government relations firm providing lobbying, procurement, and regulatory advocacy services. Highly comparable in NY State-focused practice, similar boutique scale, and overlap in association and corporate client base.
• Tusk Strategies: NYC-based government relations and strategic communications firm with strong technology and emerging-industry practice. Comparable to Statewide Public Affairs in emerging-tech government affairs positioning and corporate client base.
• Park Strategies: Albany-based government relations firm founded by former senior NY government officials. Direct comparable in NY State lobbying, executive-branch access, and senior-led engagement model for corporate and association clients.
• Bolton-St. Johns: NYC-based government relations and strategic communications firm providing lobbying, public affairs, and coalition-building services to corporate and nonprofit clients in New York. Comparable to Statewide Public Affairs in service mix, geographic focus, and boutique senior-led engagement model.
• Kasirer: New York City-based public affairs, lobbying, and strategic communications firm serving nonprofits, labor, and corporate clients. Direct comparable in service offerings (government relations, strategic communications, coalition building) and NY-centric positioning.
• Brown & Weinraub Advisors: Albany-based government relations and strategic consulting firm with deep ties to the NYS Legislature and Executive Chamber. Highly comparable in Albany-focused lobbying, similar boutique scale, and overlapping client roster of NY-based corporate and association clients.
• Rasky Partners: Boston-based public affairs and integrated communications firm with government relations, PR, and crisis practices. Comparable in senior-led boutique public affairs model and corporate/nonprofit client roster; less overlapping geographically but directly competitive on multi-state TAG-style engagements.
• Vogel Group: Washington, DC-based government relations firm offering federal and state-level lobbying, strategic communications, and advocacy services. Comparable boutique model and corporate/association client base, particularly relevant as Statewide expands beyond pure NY State work.

Broad incumbents

• Manatt, Phelps & Phillips: National professional services firm with a government and regulatory policy practice offering state and federal lobbying. Comparable in policy consulting and government relations work but offers much broader legal and consulting services alongside.
• Mercury Public Affairs: National public affairs firm with offices across the U.S. providing government relations, strategic communications, and crisis management. Comparable service offering to Statewide but operates at significantly larger scale with multi-state coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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