Services

APA offers end-to-end support for influencing the legislative process. We track legislation, draft bill language, build legislative sponsorship, and work behind the scenes to support or oppose legislation. Our relationships with key legislative leaders, committee chairs, and caucus staff ensure that our clients’ interests are represented and understood. We advise on how legislation affects business operations, build coalitions to amplify client priorities, and provide real-time intelligence to inform policy positioning and compliance planning.

Engaging with state executive branches requires both political know-how and administrative experience. We help clients establish and maintain productive relationships with governors’ offices, departments, and key agency staff. Our services include supporting regulatory submissions, assisting with state funding requests, coordinating high-level briefings, and providing policy input during agency rulemaking. We are often called upon to assist clients in obtaining regulatory approvals, shaping implementation of executive orders, and responding to agency inquiries or enforcement actions.

Local governments often control decisions that directly impact business development, real estate, and infrastructure. APA has a proven track record of success working with county commissioners, city councils, planning boards, and municipal authorities. We assist with land use approvals, development incentives, zoning variances, PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreements, and funding applications. We also build grassroots coalitions to generate local support and reduce community resistance to major projects.

APA supports clients with federal government engagement by coordinating advocacy on Capitol Hill and within key federal agencies. We help shape legislation, influence appropriations, and build long-term relationships with members of Congress and their staff. Our services include legislative analysis, position papers, coalition development, and direct lobbying efforts. We also support participation in congressional hearings, prepare witnesses and spokespeople, and coordinate with industry associations to align messaging and maximize influence.

We advise clients on compliance with state and local lobbying laws in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and handle the preparation and filing of their lobby registrations and reports, providing them with peace of mind.

In addition to lobbying compliance, we also support clients with all aspects of PAC and company registration and reporting obligations. We prepare and file reports with state and local campaign finance regulators, conduct monthly bank reconciliations, and assist with periodic audits. We also handle administrative services for company PACs, including writing and mailing PAC checks.

APA helps clients tap into public financing tools and redevelopment programs to unlock new growth and investment opportunities. Our experience includes navigating municipal bond processes, Redevelopment Area Bond (RAB) programs, and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) structures. We advise both public and private sector clients on identifying eligible projects, managing legal and financial documentation, and coordinating with state and local financing authorities. We also support public hearings, community outreach, and government approvals to keep projects on track and fully compliant.

Securing the right mix of public incentives can make or break a project. APA designs creative, customized incentive strategies that leverage tax credits, abatements, low-interest financing, infrastructure grants, workforce development funding, and other tools to reduce project costs and increase ROI. We work closely with state economic development agencies, local officials, and public finance professionals to assemble packages that are both financially sound and politically viable. Our team also assists with the application, compliance, and reporting processes required to access these incentives.

Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) are a popular model for delivering public goods and infrastructure. APA helps clients identify P3 opportunities, develop workable models, and manage the complex approval and financing processes involved. We work with governments and private entities to align interests, negotiate terms, and guide projects from concept to completion. Our services include stakeholder engagement, financing strategies, risk allocation, and compliance monitoring. From transportation and water infrastructure to broadband and community facilities, we help clients unlock P3 potential.

APA provides guidance on protecting critical infrastructure across various sectors, with a focus on cybersecurity and resilience against both natural and intentional threats. APA professionals have served as industry regulators, overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity measures and critical infrastructure protection strategies. We help organizations in the electric, gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and financial services sectors safeguard their systems from emerging risks.

We advise senior management and boards of directors on infrastructure protection, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that their systems are secure and resilient to both cyberattacks and physical disruptions. Our work includes designing and implementing security protocols, improving operational resilience, and guiding technology adoption to align with evolving regulatory standards.

Whether your organization is managing risks related to cyber threats, severe weather, or potential attacks on critical infrastructure, APA’s team provides strategic direction to protect vital systems and ensure long-term stability.

APA supports public sector and private sector partners in enhancing public security through the implementation of emergency response technologies and systems. We have deep experience advising clients on the adoption of 911 systems, developing emergency preparedness strategies, and fortifying communication systems for first responders. Our work ensures that these systems are integrated with the latest technologies and are designed to meet the needs of modern, fast-evolving threats.

We have advised municipal governments and municipal authorities on emerging technologies for traffic safety and management. Systems such as traffic cameras and LiDAR systems have utility in enforcement and safety in communities. APA was involved in the design and drafting of Pennsylvania’s much heralded red light camera program, as well as work zone speed, school bus, and special corridor speed camera enforcement  programs.

Additionally, we help technology and service providers navigate the public safety market, advising on how to align their offerings with government priorities, demonstrate value to decision-makers, and ensure successful procurement and implementation. From crisis response platforms to public alert systems, we help organizations position their solutions for adoption and long-term success.