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What Does the Future Hold for the EDA?
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is a relatively small agency within the Department of Commerce created in 1965 by the ...
Brett Fulcer
12 minutes ago


Monitoring a Hectic Policy EcosystemÂ
It goes without saying, but we have entered a policy space that is constantly moving 100 mph--and that is with Congress not yet moving...
Charles Cooper
21 hours ago


Brumidi Group Fire Report
The Brumidi Group is at the forefront of wildfire policy advocacy, working closely with key decision-makers to drive meaningful action....
Brumidi Team
1 day ago

Appropriations Update | March 24th, 2025
Check out this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for notes on FY26 appropriations efforts and upcoming hearings Click here or the image below...
Charles Cooper
2 days ago


What’s the Fate of the CHIPS Act?
President Trump's recent joint session to Congress stirred debate around the future of the CHIPS and Science Act, with his call for its...
Madeline Wade
2 days ago


BG Week in Review: March 17th - March 21st
This week, President Trump moves to close the Department of Education via executive order. Meanwhile, Rep. John Rose announces his run...
Brumidi Team
5 days ago


Sustainability Report | March 20, 2025
In today's sustainability report, we look at what's included in the EPA's deregulatory agenda, talk about what's happening in DC, and...
Brumidi Team
6 days ago


Potential Pieces of a 2025 Wildfire Package
Following the devastating fires in Los Angeles, the new administration and congressional Republicans immediately prioritized the Fix Our...
Brett Fulcer
6 days ago


Key Issues in Congress this Spring
This week’s recess is allowing stakeholders and congressional offices alike to take a breath and consider what will be a priority over...
Madeline Wade
Mar 19


Managing a Narrow MajorityÂ
The toughest part of being in congressional leadership -- among many-- is gathering enough votes when holding an extremely narrow...
Charles Cooper
Mar 18


Rural Report | March 18, 2025
Check out this week's #RuralReport for updates on USDA emergency and local food purchasing funding, wildland firefighter pay, and grant...
Brumidi Team
Mar 18

Appropriations Update | March 17th, 2025
Check out this week's Appropriations Update for details on what was (and wasn't) included in the continuing resolution passed by the...
Brumidi Team
Mar 17


Lessons Learned from the Averted Shutdown
On Friday, Congress narrowly approved funding to keep the government open through the remainder of the fiscal year. It was a lesson in...
Madeline Wade
Mar 17


Zeldin Takes Aim at Core EPA Regulations
This week, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans for a massive deregulatory effort to revise dozens of environmental regulations...
Brett Fulcer
Mar 13


How to Break Through Apathy with Policy Messaging
It's no secret that many Americans, even those with strong opinions on policy issues, can be apathetic about expressing them or getting...
Jessica Black
Mar 12

A History of Government Shutdowns
With another government shutdown on the horizon, check out our latest infographic for a deep dive into the history of past shutdowns....
Brumidi Team
Mar 11


The Politics of Government Shutdowns
Thankfully, most talk about government shutdowns is just talk. That being said, federal spending bills may be the best leverage point...
Charles Cooper
Mar 11

Appropriations Update | March 10th, 2025
Check out our weekly Appropriations Update for updates on FY25 funding, a possible government shutdown, and more. Click here or the image...
Brumidi Team
Mar 10


What to Watch Going into Shutdown Week
We are officially in the final week of negotiations ahead of a potential government shutdown. Federal funding will run out after March 14...
Madeline Wade
Mar 10


BG Week in Review: March 3rd - March 7th
This week, President Trump reverses course on Canada and Mexico tariffs. Meanwhile, cabinet secretaries gain authority over federal job...
Brumidi Team
Mar 7
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