Join WASRG on Monday, March 24 for an insightful Inside the Dome, as seasoned lobbyists Brian McDaniel and Alysen Nesse of Momentum Advocacy delve into Minnesota's distinctive political landscape in 2025.
This year has been marked by unprecedented events, including a power-sharing agreement in the evenly split Senate and a contentious battle for control in the House, following a court ruling that temporarily shifted the majority to Republicans. Despite these challenges, legislative priorities have emerged, focusing on child care, health care, and housing. Our speakers will provide an insider's perspective on navigating this complex environment and discuss the implications for policy-making in the state.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Minnesota's current political dynamics and their impact on the legislative process.
A FREE EVENT | WASRG MEMBERS ONLY
The WASRG Inside the Dome series invites in-state contract lobbyists to share intel on legislative sessions, elections and political dynamics with WASRG members.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
Brian McDaniel is an attorney, college professor, and governmental relations professional with over 25 years of experience at the Minnesota State Capitol. He has held key roles, including Legislative Director to the Speaker of the Minnesota House, Government Relations Director for the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development, and Fiscal Policy Director for the Minnesota Business Partnership. A former Metropolitan Council member, he also served as Committee Administrator for the House Commerce, Jobs & Economic Development Committee. Outside politics, Brian is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and media commentator, earning a 2024 Upper Midwest Emmy for a televised client event at the Capitol.
Alysen Nesse brings 13 years of public and private sector leadership to the Momentum team. In the past three years, she has played a key role in securing Minnesota’s largest ongoing investment to combat homelessness with the 2023 Pathway Home Act, advancing funding for HIV/AIDS supportive services, and helping establish the Metro Area Sales Tax for housing. Before joining Momentum in 2022, she was the Senior Government Relations Representative for the City of Minneapolis, leading policy efforts on capital investment, housing, economic development, and public finance at the state and federal levels. Previously, she worked as a Project Manager for the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, focusing on post-9/11 economic and housing redevelopment. Committed to community-driven policy solutions, Alysen also teaches Neighborhood & Community Politics at Concordia University in St. Paul. She holds a bachelor's in political science and a master's in urban public policy.
