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FTP’s Stacey Rolland Weighs in on Biden’s Infrastructure Plan and Its Effects on the Business Community
As President Biden rolls out his ambitious infrastructure plan, he faces one of his first major challenges, garnering enough support from the business community to ease Congressional passage. With the proposed tax hike, many businesses are weary of embracing the roughly $2 trillion package. As trade associations and other groups vow to lobby against this tax increase, the Biden administration is wading through…
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Forbes Tate Partners Taps Charles Chamberlayne and Tom Bryant Amid Continued Growth of Its Government and Public Affairs Practices
Chamberlayne Provides Firm with Expanded West Coast Presence WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) announced today Charles Chamberlayne, a long-time communicator, connector, and expert at developing public engagement strategies for businesses, government, and high-profile individuals will be joining the firm as “of counsel.” Charles served as a spokesperson and communications strategist for three U.S. senators, Speaker…
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Grassroots Campaigning and Voter Turnout: Georgia By The Numbers
In the January federal runoff election in Georgia, voter turnout skyrocketed. While 57 percent of Georgia’s 2008 general election voters turned out for that year’s election runoffs, 91 percent of Georgia’s 2020 general election voters turned out for the most recent runoffs. This begs the question: what mobilized so many more individuals to vote this…
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Forbes Tate Partners Adds Coalitions and Communications Veteran Clare Flannery to Public Affairs Team
FTP Also Expanding Research & Insights Practice WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced longtime coalitions leader and Senate Democratic communications aide Clare Flannery has joined its Public Affairs practice as a Vice President. Over the past decade, Clare has served as a strategic communications adviser and spokesperson for companies, coalitions, executives, and politicians on…
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Inauguration 2021: Tweets from Inside the Beltway
As the country observed the inauguration of President Biden on January 20, we tuned in to the conversation among Beltway insiders on Twitter. We looked to see what members of Congress and their professional staff had to say about the inauguration and what themes were most closely tied to the conversation. We uncovered some promising…
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Forbes Tate Partners Expands Public Affairs Practice
WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced Trevor Hanger has joined the firm, bringing his unique perspective from decades of strategic investment advisory and political campaigns. At FTP, Hanger will bring his capital markets expertise to advise clients’ regulatory and legislative objectives. “Having Trevor on our team is an incredible win for our firm,” said FTP…
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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…