Transition to a New President and Congress
How Local Governments Should Navigate the Coming Changes in Federal Programs
and Resources
The Ferguson Group (TFG) has formed a special transition team to help clients navigate the presidential and congressional transition and will be hosting a series of free, informative webinars on navigating the coming changes.
Missed the Webinars? Access the Archive Below:
Archive of Past Webinars:
January 7, 2009
Energy, Environment, Water & Climate Change
An Overview of Funding Opportunities
Click Here to Watch the Webcast (Note: there is a slight delay - about 30 seconds - before it starts)
Click Here to Download the Presentation
December 16, 2008
Public Safety, Homeland Security, and Emergency Preparedness
An Overview Funding Opportunities
(Audio of this past conference not available)
Click Here to Download the Presentation
December 3, 2008
Transportation Reauthorization,
Policies & Funding
An Overview of the Transportation Funding Opportunities
Click Here to Watch the Webcast
Click Here to Download the Presentation
Click Here to Download the Transportation Brief
November 19, 2008
The Federal Transition and You
An Overview of the Coming Transition
How Your Community Should Prepare, Engage, and Benefit
Click Here to Watch the Webcast
Click Here to Download the Presentation
Click Here to Download the Accompanying White Paper
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With the coming inauguration of President Barack Obama and a new 111th Congress, federal policies, programs, and resources will surely shift to new priorities. A new direction for the federal government will mean new domestic spending priorities, renewed focus on infrastructure investments, changes in energy and environmental policies, and new approaches to economic development.
Are you prepared for these major changes in national policies? Are you positioned to avoid the threats, impacts and mandates that could result? Are you ready to take advantage of the potential for new domestic resources to support your organization’s goals?
TFG is focused on the following priority issues that will be part of an incoming Executive Branch and Congress in the coming months:
Energy, Environment & Climate
- Clean energy & green technologies
- Climate change law, policy & resources
- Water supply & flood control funding, regulatory & policy issues
- Wastewater, water & stormwater infrastructure
Transportation
- SAFETEA-LU reauthorization
- Public-private partnerships for transportation infrastructure
- Smart growth & green transportation
Law Enforcement, Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness
- Resources for local law enforcement
- Fate of FEMA and potential support for state and local preparedness & recovery
- Cyber security & homeland security for local entities
Economic & Land Development and Housing
- Housing & financial recovery
- Brownfields, smart growth & green approaches
Education
- Higher education funding & affordability
- Funding for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (“STEM”)
- No Child Left Behind reauthorization & improvement
Budget & Appropriations
- Economic Stimulus legislation
- Completion of FY09 spending bills & earmarks
- FY10 budget priorities
To help local governments and other organizations prepare to participate in and benefit from emerging new federal policies, TFG will provide the following information and support for our clients and interested parties over the coming six months and beyond:
TFG Transition Teams – TFG has formed a number of transition teams composed of policy and lobbying experts in the targeted areas outlined above.
Communications with Incoming Transition & Federal Officials – TFG advocacy professionals will be working with key Executive Branch and Congressional officials to convey local community and other priorities. We will monitor and participate in policies, personnel appointments, and other important transition trends. We can help you obtain meetings or information from incoming federal officials on your most important issues. Contact David Grenham at dgrenham@tfgnet.com to connect with our experts in specific federal policy areas.
Transition Policy Briefs – TFG will produce focused policy briefs on emerging and important issues that will be part of the incoming presidential and congressional agendas. If you have specific policy concerns and questions, contact David Grenham at dgrenham@tfgnet.com. Sign up to receive the policy briefs using the form below.
Transition Webcasts – TFG will hold a series of webinars on important federal transition topics. Click here to register for the series. These webcasts, which are free, will include:
- Public Safety, Homeland Security, and Emergency Preparedness & Response (December 16, 3 PM Eastern)
- Energy, Environment, Water & Climate Change (January 7, 3 PM Eastern)
Click here to register for this free webcast series.
The change in leadership and policies in Washington can be an opportunity for your organization, if you are prepared to be engaged in these emerging federal issues. Let TFG help you be effective in reaching your own goals with the support of our federal advocacy team. Let us know how we can assist you in this exciting and important time.
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