Michael R. Phillips – Journalist | Advocate

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Campaign & Legislative Services — Pricing Menu

Project-based, nonpartisan support for candidates, lawmakers, advocacy organizations, and civic coalitions.

Transparent, flexible, and project-based.

All work begins with a brief intake conversation so I can recommend the right tier.

Legislative Services Pricing

For legislative offices, policy organizations, advocacy groups, and civic projects.

Bill Summary or Policy Explainer — $250

A clear, public-ready breakdown of what a bill does, who it affects, and key implications.

Issue Brief or One-Pager — $350–$600

A polished, research-backed explainer designed for stakeholders, coalition partners, or the public.

Legislative Tracking & Reporting (Per Session) — $250/week

Includes:

  • Tracking bills
  • Committee schedules
  • Amendments
  • Fiscal notes
  • Key testimony
  • Weekly updates

District & Demographic Research Packet — $450

Includes updated district overview, voting trends, population makeup, and policy-relevant demographics.

Stakeholder & Agency Analysis — $400–$900

Mapping which organizations, agencies, unions, or interest groups influence or oppose a bill.

Public Records Research for Policy Issues — $150–$300/request

Drafting and managing FOIA/PIA/CPRA requests related to legislative matters, budgets, or agency behavior.

Full Legislative Research Bundle — $1,200–$2,100

Includes:

  • 3 bill summaries
  • 1 issue brief
  • District research
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Public records plan
  • Weekly tracking report (2 weeks)

Campaign Services Pricing

For candidates, political newcomers, ballot committees, and reform campaigns.

Candidate Issue Profile — $225

A polished, SEO-ready issue page outlining a candidate’s stance and supporting rationale.

Campaign Press Release — $150

For announcements, endorsements, rapid-response news, or official statements.

District Messaging Packet — $450–$650

Includes:

  • District narrative
  • Audience segments
  • Key messages
  • Talking points
  • Tailored issue positioning

Candidate Website Copy — $350–$900

Depending on number of pages and depth of policy content.

Campaign Crisis Communications — $350–$700

Messaging + public statement when an issue requires immediate response.

Public Statements & Talking Points — $150–$300

Concise, polished messaging for events, interviews, or constituent outreach.

Background Research & Opposition Insights — $300–$900

Open-source intelligence including public records, voting history, issue positions, and district dynamics.

Campaign Social Media Messaging Kit — $195

10–15 optimized posts tailored to platform and issue set.

Campaign Communications Bundle — $950–$1,900

Includes:

  • Issue profiles (up to 3)
  • Press releases (up to 3)
  • Website copy (3–5 pages)
  • District messaging packet
  • Social media kit

Combined Political Retainer Options

For campaigns, legislative offices, or advocacy groups needing ongoing month-to-month support.

These retainers give you steady access to policy research, messaging development, and political communication support without needing separate contracts for every deliverable.

Policy & Legislative Retainer — $850/month

Best for: legislative offices, advocacy groups
Includes:

  • 2 bill summaries
  • Issue brief or one-pager
  • Weekly legislative tracking
  • 2 stakeholder/agency memos
  • Up to 5 public records requests
  • Priority availability

Campaign Communications Retainer — $1,250/month

Best for: active campaigns
Includes:

  • Monthly messaging packet
  • 4 press releases or public statements
  • 1 issue-profile update
  • Social media messaging kit
  • Crisis messaging as needed (reasonable volume)
  • Research support (up to 10 hours)

Policy + Campaign Hybrid Retainer — $1,800–$2,400/month

Best for: candidates who need both policy and messaging support
Includes:

  • Legislative bill tracking
  • Issue briefs
  • Campaign messaging
  • Public statements
  • Policy analysis for issue positions
  • Background research & district insights
  • Crisis communication support
  • Weekly strategic check-in

Single-Project Add-Ons

  • District redistricting analysis — $250
  • Candidate biography rewrite — $195
  • Ballot-issue explainer — $250–$450
  • Speech or remarks drafting — $150–$300
  • Public hearing testimony (drafting) — $125

Sliding-Scale Options

Available for:

  • first-time candidates
  • community activists
  • reform-focused ballot committees
  • grassroots legislative projects

Slots fill quickly and vary by month.

Next Steps

If you’re unsure where your situation fits, I can help you figure out the best option.

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