http://www.ksefocus.com Government Affairs and Strategic Communications Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:53:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en KSE's own Todd Bailey has been listed as one of "7 to Watch in 2012" by Andy Bromage of Seven Days. Excerpt from the article below. "Todd Bailey has been a fixture at the Statehouse for years — first as executive director of the Vermont League of Conservation Voters and now ... http://www.ksefocus.com/watch-todd-bailey Senior government affairs specialist, Todd Bailey was recently interviewed by the CBC about Irene flood relief efforts. Listen to the interview here:  http://www.vtirenefund.org/files/0026ef93.mp3 http://www.ksefocus.com/todd-bailey-on-the-cbc Kevin Ellis, a principal at KSE Partners, the Statehouse lobbying firm hired by Vermont Freedom to Marry to help move gay marriage through the House and Senate in 2009, says the same purity of motive that won over lawmakers at the state level will eventually win the day in Washington, ... http://www.ksefocus.com/kse-partner-quoted-in-gay-marriage-retrospective "KSE Partners, complies with the law's requirements, Ellis said. For a citizen trying to learn about what's being spent to influence legislation, the result is 'accurate but not necessarily true,' he said with a laugh." Read the full story here: http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/07/25/general-vt-health-care-lobbying_8582879.html http://www.ksefocus.com/kses-kevin-ellis-quoted-by-associated-press FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2011 groSolar Expands Solar Distribution and Commercial Business Sells Residential Division to SolarCity White River Junction, Vt. – groSolar today announced the expansion of its solar distribution and large-scale commercial business, positioning the company for future growth. To facilitate this, groSolar announced today that it has sold its residential ... http://www.ksefocus.com/grosolar-expands-solar-distribution-and-commercial-business Unofficial company band, Torpedo Rodeo, just released their debut album, vs. sharktopus, to positive reviews. Bassist and vocalist Nick Sherman is part of the KSE lobbying team. Drummer and cover artist Jeremiah Johnson is an analyst for KSE FOCUS. Click here for a review: http://7dvt.com/2010torpedo-rodeo-vs-sharktopus Follow them on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/torpedorodeo Click here for their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/therealtorpedorodeo Official Torpedo Rodeo ... http://www.ksefocus.com/torpedo-rodeo May 20, 2010 MONTPELIER, Vt. - Our friend, colleague and partner Steve Kimbell announced his retirement today from Kimbell Sherman Ellis (KSE). After 34 years at the center of every major political and policy debate in Vermont, Steve has decided it is time to pursue other challenges. “This has been a ... http://www.ksefocus.com/a-note-to-our-friends-and-colleagues For Immediate Release - April 21, 2010 Vermonters Confront Collapse with Michael Ruppert Author & Peak Oil Activist to lecture across Vermont May 13-16 White River Junction, Vt. -  Chelsea Green Publishing announced today that author Michael C. Ruppert will give a series of talks in Vermont about the peak oil crisis and ... http://www.ksefocus.com/author-michael-ruppert-to-lecture-across-vt-may-13-16 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2010 MetLife Cycling Team powered by groSolar Solar company kicks off sponsorship of cycling team at April 10th Tour of the Battenkill White River Junction, Vt.  --  Solar installation and distribution firm groSolar today announced sponsorship of an elite cycling team that will race over 40 events throughout the ... http://www.ksefocus.com/metlife-cycling-team-powered-by-grosolar groSolar to Distribute and Install American-Made Solon PV Modules groSolar, a national leader in solar power distribution and installation, today announced a new relationship with SOLON Corporation, a leading North American photovoltaic manufacturer. SOLON's products and information will be on display in the groSolar booth at the upcoming Renewable Energy World ... http://www.ksefocus.com/grosolar-to-distribute-and-install-american-made-solon-pv-modules