Build the Future of
‍State Government

We’re on a mission to make state government more transparent, accessible, and effective – for everyone. From journalists breaking critical stories to engineers building tools that power smarter decisions, we’re creating the platform where democracy lives and works.

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We Are the Digital Town Hall for Democracy.

More journalists in statehouses than any newsroom in America – because government doesn’t stop at Washington. We don’t just cover state politics – we uncover it.

Mission

Our mission is to inform and empower our audience with a powerful combination of trusted journalism, real-time intelligence, and intuitive software – so they can make better, faster decisions that shape their communities.

Source of Truth

We are a nonpartisan source of truth on state government – serving public officials, policy professionals, and engaged citizens alike.

Company & Editorial Leadership

Alison Bethel

CCO & Editor-in-Chief

Brian Howey

Sr Writer/Columnist, Indiana

Bryan Richardson

Managing Editor, Kansas

Clifton Dowell

Managing Editor, N. Carolina

Craig Sandler

Partner, Mass.

Erik Schelzig

Managing Editor, Tennessee

Evan Burns

CEO & Co-Founder

Fraser Parke

VP, Finance and Operations

George Donnelly

GM, Massachusetts

Jamie Seltzer

Co-Founder & Board Member

Jeff Mayers

GM, Wisconsin

Jen Abel

GM, Enterprise

Jeremy Alford

Managing Editor, Louisiana

John Finnerty

Managing Editor, Penn.

John Mulholland

Managing Editor, California

Joy Walstrum

Chief of Staff

Justin Lawson

Chief Revenue Officer

Lindsay Moran

Head of Growth

Michael Norton

Managing Editor, Mass.

Nancy San Martin

Managing Editor, Miami/GA

Rick Dorris

GM, California

Santosh Ankola

Head of Product

Scott Miller

VP, State Affairs Pro

Teri Hayt

Managing Editor, Arizona

Tom Davies

Managing Editor, Indiana

Zach Gorchow

GM, Michigan

Help Build the Future of State Government

Transparent

At State Affairs, we’re on a mission to make state government more transparent, accessible, and effective – for everyone. From journalists breaking critical stories to engineers building tools that power smarter decisions, we’re creating the platform where democracy lives and works.

Curious

We’re a team of curious, mission-driven people who believe great work happens when trust is high, egos are low, and everyone has room to grow. We value accuracy over spin, clarity over jargon, and progress over perfection.

Informative

Whether you're a reporter, a designer, a salesperson, or a software builder, your work here will help inform the people who shape real-world outcomes every day.

How We Work

These principles guide how we show up – whether we're building, reporting, designing, selling, or supporting. They reflect what we expect of each other and what makes this team different.

Truth over tribes

We’re not here to win points – we’re here to get it right. Nonpartisanship isn't passive neutrality; it’s an active commitment to facts and trust.

Work that feels worth doing

We cover and support the institutions that directly affect people’s lives. Whatever your role, your work has a purpose here.

Own the outcome

We trust each other to take responsibility, follow through, and speak up. Accountability builds the kind of trust that makes teams great.

Progress, not perfection

We learn fast and improve constantly. We don’t expect perfect – we expect forward motion, curiosity, and a willingness to grow.

Build what you wish you had

Whether it's a story, or a product – solve problems like you're the user. Take ownership, and leave it better than you found it.

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‍‍ Open Positions

If you don’t see the perfect fit, reach out to us!
We’re always looking for thoughtful, talented people.

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