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FTP’s Adrienne Schweer Helps Build Momentum for National Paid Family Leave Policy
For years, FTP’s own Adrienne Schweer has been working to build political momentum for paid family leave. A personal passion turned into a professional effort, her work aims to change the fact that only 15 percent of Americans have access to a defined paid family leave policy – maternity, paternity or family leave. Adrienne recently became…
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Reacting to Crisis the Right Way
How can your organization survive a crisis when your lawyer is unwilling to take out a home equity loan and none of your friends own a tabloid magazine willing to “catch and kill”? Years of experience working with candidates, companies, and other organizations dealing with crisis – some long expected, others totally unforeseen – tell us there are…
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What’s Happening in the Four States Not in Session in 2018?
While 46 states are holding regular legislative sessions in 2018, four states – Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas – are not. But, just because these legislatures do not formally convene this year does not mean they are inactive. Each state has a unique process in the interim year to get ready for their full…
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How to Stand Out: Advertising in a Cluttered and Expensive Market
The Super Bowl. The Winter Olympics. March Madness. Out of any two-month stretch in 2018, it seems that February and March have the most consecutive advertisement-heavy events, leading to extensive digital advertising opportunities. Consider the numbers: With all of these opportunities early in 2018, it can be hard to determine the best way to fully…
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Legislative Action in the States: What We’re Watching in 2018
As we head into the new year, state legislatures across the country will soon convene for their legislative sessions. With the exception of four states that are not in session in 2018 – Texas, South Dakota, Montana and Nevada – legislatures will resume starting in January through the beginning of April. (To see a full…
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Cybersecurity: A Threat Or An Opportunity?
While cybersecurity is nothing new, its recent, rapid growth is undeniable. Hackers who were once infantile are now so sophisticated that they can steal personal identify information from millions of people in one hack. Every country, every sector, and every company has now realized the importance of cybersecurity. This means that America will need to…
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The STOP Act: A Legislative Response To The Opioid Overdose Epidemic
In recent years, the opioid overdose epidemic in the U.S. has been widely covered – as it spreads state-to-state we hear countless stories of opioids taking lives and ravaging communities. FTP has worked with our clients on this issue for nearly two years, both with a premier medical association and a leading manufacturer of an…
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Forbes Tate Partners Expands Public Affairs Practice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 8, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Kristen Thomaselli, (202) 602-1854 FORBES TATE PARTNERS EXPANDS PUBLIC AFFAIRS PRACTICE Jeanne Moran Joins FTP as a Director of Strategic Communications and Grassroots WASHINGTON, DC – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced the addition of Jeanne Moran as a Director in its Public Affairs practice. Moran joins…
