Give Chris Frates a high-five when you see him today.

Yes, it looks like Ron Fournier, Justin Smith and National Journal are doubling down on Sir Chris.

Influence Alley is expanding.

Frates is joining NJ’s crack congressional team and expanding his must-read Influence Alley feature, covering the intersection of money, politics and policy, to Capitol Hill. The pumped up Alley will tap the deep knowledge of NJ’s congressional team to build an unparalleled digital community that stretches from K Street to the Hill. More details on the project, including an increase in Hill reporting staff, to come.