Include Staff Information in Reports

What this helps you do: Add legislative staff information to reports so you can quickly see who supports or works on a bill, without needing a separate lookup.

Before you start

You must be creating or editing a Calendar report or Bill report.

How it works

Staff information can be included alongside bill details in your report.

When enabled, the report may show:

  • Staffer names

  • Roles or titles (e.g., chief of staff, legislative aide)

  • Contact details (where available)

Staff data appears only when it exists for the bill or legislator.

Enable staff information

  1. Open Content & Layout.

  2. Locate the Staff information options.

  3. Toggle staff fields on or off as needed.

When staff information appears

Staff information is included when:

  • Staff data exists for the legislator or bill

  • The selected fields are enabled

  • The state has staff coverage available

If no staff data exists, nothing is shown (or hidden if Omit empty fields is enabled).

Current staff coverage

Staff coverage is actively expanding.

At present:

  • ~6,000–7,000 staffers are already in the system

  • Some states have deeper coverage than others

  • States like Michigan and Ohio will see expanded detail as staff data is integrated from additional sources

Coverage will continue to improve over time.

How staff information is typically used

Staff information is especially helpful for:

  • Client-facing reports that double as reference material

  • Lobbyists preparing for meetings or outreach

  • Internal teams coordinating coverage

For purely analytical reports, staff fields can usually be omitted.

Tips

  • Use staff information selectively—too much detail can clutter reports.

  • Pair staff info with Omit empty fields to keep layouts clean.

  • Expect coverage to vary by state.

Common questions

Why don’t I see staff information for some bills?
Staff data may not exist yet for that legislator or state.

Will this eventually include caucus aides or phone numbers?
That’s the direction. Staff coverage is expanding as new data sources are integrated.

Does staff information update automatically?
Yes. Dynamic reports reflect the latest available staff data.