
Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) announced that its subsidiary MultiState has expanded its stakeholder engagement capabilities by acquiring the assets of Cowen Consulting and Putnam Strategies. This move brings Lee Cowen and Nicholas Evans, experts in federal, state, and local government relations, into MultiState's team, enhancing its ability to serve political organizations and large clients with complex multistate strategies. The expansion strengthens MultiState's position in state government affairs and broadens its service offerings, including issue management and lobbying compliance. This strategic growth aims to better support clients navigating state-level policy landscapes.