APA worked with Texas PTA to address obesity through education and public policy. As part of a coalition, Partnership for Healthy Texas, whose goal is to prevent and reduce obesity in Texas, Texas PTA worked to require Fitnessgram, and to pass this session’s law that facilitates the collection and ... Keep Reading

  WEEKLY REPORT September 23, 2011 EPA Rule Proposal Stirs Bad Air at Texas Capitol Texas would have faced rolling blackouts in August if a proposed rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had been in effect, state officials warned Texas lawmakers on Thursday. The rule, known as the ... Keep Reading

  The latest issue of Foreign Affairs has an interesting article about the Palestinians attempt for a unilateral statehood vote in the UN and its impact on chances for a serious discussion about a two state solution. Arnold Public Affairs represents the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and we ... Keep Reading

 Arnold Public Affairs Weekly News Report September 16, 2011 Below are some general items of interest pertaining to the latest political developments and important events:   Congressional Democrats testify against Legislature’s redrawn districts “Congressional Texas Democrats arrived from ... Keep Reading

Arnold Public Affairs Weekly News Report September 9, 2011 Below are some general items of interest pertaining to the latest political developments and important events: __________________________________________________________________________ Many legislators successful without a college ... Keep Reading

Arnold Public Affairs often works with corporate clients, but also lobbies on behalf of nonprofit entities. Nonprofits often seek lobbyists for multiple reasons; to enact or oppose legislation that impacts their industry or constituents, to monitor particular pieces of legislation and update clients ... Keep Reading

  Arnold Public Affairs Weekly News Report August 27, 2011 Below are some general items of interest pertaining to the latest political developments and important events: _________________________________________________________________________ Tax-free weekend brings in typical crowds, Dallas ... Keep Reading

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, approximately 400,000 Americans have Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and every week about 200 people are diagnosed. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease that invades the central nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, ... Keep Reading

  In an effort to protect both the poor and the financially unsavvy from predatory lending practices, Austin’s City Council met on Thursday to regulate and impose restrictions on how payday lenders can operate. Ellen Arnold of Arnold Public Affairs worked on this issue during the most recent ... Keep Reading

In addition to working with corporate and government clients, Arnold Public Affairs works closely with nonprofit organizations to make a difference in people’s lives. In the following video, Ellen Arnold recounts one of their firm’s first lobbying success stories for a non profit, in this case, ... Keep Reading