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Forbes Tate Partners Adds Pelosi and Treasury Alum Stacey Rolland to Government Affairs Practice
FinTech expert will leverage experience at nexus of federal policy and emerging technologies industry to expand FTP practice WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced Stacey Rolland has joined the firm as a senior vice president within FTP’s government affairs practice. With a deep understanding of developing regulatory and legal frameworks and strategic partnerships in…
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Elizabeth “Tate” Bennett Joins Forbes Tate Partners’ Growing Government Affairs Practice
WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced the addition of Elizabeth “Tate” Bennett as senior vice president to FTP’s Government Affairs team. She will play a vital role in advocating for clients at every level, from legislative action to the rulemaking process. “As the new administration and Congress begin, FTP is dedicated to expanding our areas of…
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Government in 2021: Local Still Matters
Looking back, we know bipartisan support has been required for advocacy campaigns to succeed in divided government. That is also true amidst slim party majorities, which will characterize the 117th Congress. While Democrats may now control both chambers, the margins are small, and it will be imperative to rally a critical mass of voting members…
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CFTC Report Offers a Roadmap for Financial Services Climate Regulation in a Biden Administration
Regardless of whether or not he will have a cooperative Democratic Senate majority, President-elect Biden has clearly signaled an intent to pursue an all-of-government approach to combatting climate change. In recent years, recognition of the systemic risks posed by climate change and the potential impact of financial services action has led to the adoption of…
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FTP’s “Punch List” for Successful Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Advocacy
When getting ready to go fishing, hunting, camping, or on any other kind of outdoor adventure, many people use “punch lists” – a checklist of the gear and supplies needed to ensure a successful outing. For those who advocate for and work in the conservation and outdoor industry policy space, our “punch lists” have been…
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What to Watch for in the 2020 Housing Sector
The massive economic contraction of the pandemic has caused a surge in unemployment that is still shaking out. ADP’s monthly jobs report says over 20 million people lost their jobs in April, and it’s unclear if the first few weeks of May will bring an end to the surge in layoffs. Initial furlough numbers will…
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What to Expect as Congress Returns
Contributions to this blog were made by Trey Webster and Max Mandich. The Senate returned to Capitol Hill this week and resumed in-person legislative activities, although social distancing measures ensure it will not be business-as-usual anytime soon. Senators face plenty of challenges as they establish oversight for the nearly $3 trillion in federal coronavirus aid that has…
