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This week, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announces he will retire. Meanwhile, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) declares her bid for Michigan's...

A friend recently compared a policy agenda to a TV dinner - the rage in the 70s and 80s that was an all-in-one meal with small...

Check out our latest infographic detailing what will make it into the next Surface Transportation Bill and what will be cut. Click here...

The Trump Administration has cut 10 percent of the Forest Service’s employees (over 3,000 people), an agency that manages 193 million...

Looking to navigate tariffs? BG Partner Charles Cooper shares his insights on how organizations can effectively advocate around tariffs.

President Trump has issued Executive Orders at a pace that far exceeds his recent predecessors—129 in just 90 days. Check out our latest...

Check out this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for details on the White House's rescission request and upcoming markups for the...

This week, President Trump extended the federal hiring freeze through July 2025. Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) launches a 2026 Senate...

In today's Sustainability Report, we discuss a judge's ruling to release IRA funds for the GHG Reduction Fund, the latest on President...

On his first day in office, President Trump issued the America First Trade Agenda Memorandum, directing key agencies to submit 20...

The surface transportation reauthorization bill is poised to be a landmark piece of legislation, shaping the future of U.S....

Congress may be good at many things, but managing several big issues at once is not something that makes it on the list.  Congress is...

Check out the most recent #RuralReport for updates on emergency Ag funding, SNAP cuts in reconciliation, and recent developments at the...

Check out our latest Infographic detailing the wave of USDA buyouts and corresponding workforce reduction. Click here or the image below...

An overlooked yet very significant climate agreement moved forward last week related to shipping carbon emissions. In a landmark decision...

Take a look at this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for tips on submitting a competitive earmark request. Click here or the image below to...

On the first day of his Administration, President Trump issued the America First Trade Agenda Memorandum, which ordered 20 reports (due...

This week, President Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days amid market turmoil—except on China. Meanwhile, House Republicans narrowly...

According to Pew Research , about half of Americans now listen to podcasts, and politics ranks among the most listened to genres. For...

In today’s Outdoor Report, national parks will stay open despite looming cuts, a high-profile BLM nomination falls through, and the White...