Patrick Henning Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, CA, US

The State Treasurer’s Office was created in the California Constitution in 1849. It provides financing for schools, roads, housing, recycling and waste management, hospitals, public facilities, and other crucial infrastructure projects that better the lives of residents. California is the world’s fourth-largest economy and the Treasurer is the state’s.

Managed RNG Coalition's North America lobbying effort targeting multiple states and tracking legislation while supporting the sustainable advancement of renewable natural gas (RNG) as a clean, green, alternative and domestic energy resource - and as a key component and partial solution to addressing global climate change.Through effective advocacy and.

Sacramento, California, United States

• Assisted multiple clients and projects using Mercury’s integrated government relations, advocacy, policy, communications, and political operations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Worked with government relations and public affairs departments of Mercury; integrating communications and federal, state, and local divisions, harnessing client’s ability to increase influence.
• Tracked and influenced legislation and multiple policies affecting clients and their position in… Show more Assisted multiple clients and projects using Mercury’s integrated government relations, advocacy, policy.
• Tracked and influenced legislation and multiple policies affecting clients and their position in California.
• Worked through and with Fortune 200 companies to get regulatory sign off on expedited review of products. Show less

Sacramento, California, United States

• Led and managed EDD as one of California’s largest State Departments with over 8,500 employees, providing a variety of services at hundreds of locations with an annual budget of $16B. Oversaw all aspects of the.
• Collected a record amount of over $99B Personal Income Tax for California.
• … Show more Led and managed EDD as one of California’s largest State Departments with over 8,500 employees, providing a variety of services at hundreds of locations with an annual budget of $16B. Oversaw all aspects of.
• Brought new legal cannabis industry, with over 10,000 new licensed businesses, into compliance with California employment and tax laws.
• Resurrected a failed benefit computer system and put department on a path to replace a COBOL legacy system.
• Revamped California’s first in the nation Paid Family Leave Program, providing benefits to over 18M Californians. Show less

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) was founded in the depths of the Great Depression, in the early years of unemployment insurance and employment service programs. It is an organization of state administrators of unemployment insurance laws, employment services, training programs, employment statistics and labor market.

Sacramento, California, United States

• Advised the Governor and other administration officials concerning the more than 2,800 political appointments for the broad spectrum of boards and commissions in California’s state government.
• Worked closely with the Governor, cabinet secretaries, and department supervisors on recruiting and selecting qualified candidates.
• Assisted the Governor in policy issues, such as worker's compensation reform and Proposition 30, by building coalition groups and reaching passage of… Show more Advised the Governor and other administration officials.
• Assisted the Governor in policy issues, such as worker's compensation reform and Proposition 30, by building coalition groups and reaching passage of measures through the legislative and initiative process. Show less

• Acted as advocate for over 80,000 working men and women of the Laborers Union in California with the Governor, legislature, and regulatory agencies. Assisted in coordination and functions of the political program of.
• Advised international vice presidents of the union, Director of the California Laborers Legislative Department, and other local leaders on issues of concern to its workers, trust funds, and its contractors.
• Partnered with several coalition groups in an… Show more Acted as advocate for over 80,000 working men and women of the Laborers Union in California with the Governor, legislature, and regulatory agencies. Assisted in.
• Partnered with several coalition groups in an effort to introduce or support legislation on funding for transportation, school construction, redevelopment projects, and power generating facilities to ensure work.

• Managed Office of Community Affairs at the Agency, assisting in its communication and outreach strategies. Served as primary liaison between the Governor’s office and the legislature on all workforce matters.
• Provided guidance to the Governor, Agency Secretary, and all areas of the Administration on major labor initiatives.
• Directed all Agency’s legislative affairs efforts, served as its liaison to the Governor's Office, State Legislature, federal, state, and local… Show more Managed Office of Community Affairs at the Agency, assisting in.
• Directed all Agency’s legislative affairs efforts, served as its liaison to the Governor's Office, State Legislature, federal, state, and local government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Led key regulatory activities and worked as one of the Governor’s top labor representatives. Show less

• Advised the Governor and his office on over 600 pieces of legislation affecting the wages, hours, working conditions, fringe benefits, and labor relations of millions of private and public sector workers.
• Controlled legislative budget strategy for the department, which increased every year during tenure.
• Oversaw creation of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency and over 585 statutory changes to California’s Labor and Government Code.
• Provided analysis… Show more Advised the Governor and his office on over 600 pieces of legislation affecting the wages, hours, working conditions, fringe benefits, and labor relations of millions of private and public.
• Provided analysis and advice on legislative proposals and employment issues to all stakeholders.
• Assisted in drafting policy to create the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. Show less

• Met with the President of the United States and other White House staff on personnel recommendations from Congress and on confirmation issues. Conferred with members of Congress on substantive issues relating to.
• Identified qualified candidates for positions throughout administration and assisted through appointment process.
• Provided strategic advice on media and nomination plan for… Show more Met with the President of the United States and other White House staff on personnel recommendations from Congress and on confirmation issues..
• Provided strategic advice on media and nomination plan for legislative sessions.
• Wrote decision memorandum to the President.
• Advised Director of Presidential Personnel on discussion matters for President and Chief of Staff. Show less

Responsible for Legislative Branch, Labor and H.U.D. Appropriations Committee issues. Monitored legislative activity on labor, housing, banking, tax policy, telecommunications, campaign finance reform, and economic development. Develop press releases, speeches, floor statements and committee testimony. Provided analysis and advice on legislative proposals..

Assisted in the organization of domestic violence conference. Conducted legislative research for staff. Worked part-time while attending college.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Government-Journalism

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