State Policy
We work extensively on both state and national policy, focusing on issues that other groups tend to neglect. Our specialty is in tackling issues that are complex, but don’t necessarily grab major headlines. These are the areas where we think we can have a real impact.
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For general media inquiries and to book our experts, please contact pr@rstreet.org.
Western Region
Steven Greenhut, Resident Senior Fellow and Western Region Director, oversees R Street’s efforts in California, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington state, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, Wyoming and Hawaii.
Contact
To reach Steven Greenhut, e-mail sgreenhut@rstreet.org.
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Northeast
Robert Melvin, is R Street’s senior manager of government affairs of the Northeast region.
Contact
To reach Robert Melvin, e-mail RMelvin@rstreet.org.
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Midwest
Alan Smith, Director, Midwest and Resident Senior Fellow oversees R Street’s efforts in the Midwest Director with some oversight over R Street operations from Kentucky to the Dakotas.
Contact
To reach Alan Smith, e-mail asmith@rstreet.org.
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Southeast
Marc Hyden, Director, State Government Affairs, directs R Street’s outreach and engagement at the state level, and he is also responsible for educating lawmakers and executive branch officials on R Street’s initiatives throughout the Southeastern United States.
Contact
To reach Marc Hyden, e-mail mhyden@rstreet.org.
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Texas
Josiah Neeley, Director, Texas and Resident Senior Fellow, Energy leads R Street’s work on legislation and issues affecting Texas. He also advises the Energy and Environment team.
Contact
To reach Josiah Neeley, e-mail jneeley@rstreet.org.
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