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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
Mar 26


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
Mar 25


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
Mar 25


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
Mar 24


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
Mar 20


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


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


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


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


Crunch Time for FY25 Appropriations
Government funding lapses in just over a week on March 14th. House and Senate Appropriations chairs Cole (R-OK) and Collins (R-ME) have...
Brett Fulcer
Mar 6


A Guide to Finding a Strong Champion in Congress
Not every piece of legislation or policy issue will get a top-tier champion on Capitol Hill, but not every policymaker can or should lead...
Charles Cooper
Mar 5


Executive Action on Timber – What it Means and What Comes Next
Over the weekend, President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at bolstering domestic timber production and reducing reliance on...
Madeline Wade
Mar 4


Advocacy in the 119th Congress: Time to ShiftÂ
Every Congress is different from the last and advocacy tactics and strategies (should) adjust to better align with new trends and new...
Charles Cooper
Feb 26


Breaking through the Noise: How to Get your Message through to Congress
Washington, DC is always a noisy place, but these days it feels even louder. Competing priorities, shifting political dynamics, and a...
Madeline Wade
Feb 25


Shutdown or No Shutdown? Here We Go Again…
When Congress punted on FY 25 spending in December, it was clear that it would become an immediate burden on the new 119th Congress….and...
Charles Cooper
Feb 24


How to Reclaim the Narrative When Your Policy is Under Attack
These days, with the political status quo quickly shapeshifting under a new administration and Congress, once-respected policy positions...
Jessica Black
Feb 21


The Endangered Species Act in the Spotlight Amid Energy Dominance Agenda
The Trump Administration's push for energy dominance places a renewed focus on the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a bedrock conservation...
Madeline Wade
Feb 20
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