<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/insights/posts/how-and-when-firms-industries-and-executives-have-political-influence.php" dsn="blogs"><featured/><title>How and When Firms, Industries, and Executives Have Political Influence</title><description>Shifting political contexts—from party control to ideology—influence firms’ lobbying, PAC contributions and government contract pursuits. </description><pubDate>10/07/2025</pubDate><image><img src="https://walton.uark.edu/insights/posts/images/politicalinfluence.jpg" alt="capitol building with red and blue cash background"/></image><author>Victoria Hernandez; Jason Ridge</author><tags><tag>leadership</tag><tag>organizations and teams</tag><tag>research</tag></tags></item>