Ballast Research provides direct feedback from senior policymakers to government relations professionals, helping advocates make better use of policymakers’ time and provide the resources most useful to those in government. Our annual surveys, interviews, and consulting work—based on the candid views and insights of senior federal and state policymakers—offer a wide array of data and insights that help organizations build, maintain, and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with policymakers on both sides of the aisle. We are a team of researchers, consultants, and former policymakers passionate about driving more efficient and effective policy engagement.