Bipartisan government affairs firm located in Portland and DC. Focused on transpo, energy & natural resources, tech, trade, Indian affairs, labor and defense.
Given the deeply painful history of forced education, Portland State's efforts emphasize equity for Native students.
"Students who are members of the country’s nearly 600 federally recognized tribes across the country will receive in-state tuition."
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The impact of the CHIPS and Science Act will be felt nationwide, with significant expansions for industry and economic opportunity.
“It’s going to be an almost limitless opportunity for our local businesses”
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Renewing Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding depends on overcoming inflationary hurdles.
"The same pressures pinching consumers nationwide are echoing throughout the building industry – and are cutting into the value of federal infrastructure dollars."
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All eyes are on Congress as they work on reaching appropriations agreement ahead of the midterm elections.
"[The bills] could serve as a starting point in negotiations on compromise spending levels that may still be months away."
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We are so proud to represent organizations working towards a sustainable future throughout Oregon and beyond!
"City commissioners unanimously approved an ambitious work plan identifying 43 actions the city can take to [curb] greenhouse gas emissions"
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Voter equity is essential to democracy. The long history of federal restrictions on Native sovereignty illustrates the value of civic engagement.
"We are working with states to expand access to voting at DOI-operated post-secondary Tribal institutions"
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Following the pandemic, it is imperative that the labor supply can adequately meet the needs passengers who rely on public transit every day.
"71% reported that they have either had to cut service or delay service increases because of worker shortfalls."
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With energy at the forefront of the US economy, foreign roadblocks are exacerbating pressure on the Biden administration.
"USTR said...Mexican measures disadvantage U.S. firms in favor of Mexican state-owned power utility CFE and oil producer Pemex."
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All eyes are on the Senate Dems to pass the USICA bill before the August recess!
"The urgency surrounds the $50 billion-plus grants package for companies that invest domestically"
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Leveraging our resources to deliver clean energy across the west coast and beyond is essential.
“The West really has the most abundant clean energy resources that you could hope to have. It really is just a matter of how we build the transmission.”
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We are thrilled to have helped the Pittsburgh International Airport secure this critical funding for their new terminal!
"Secretary Buttigieg said the projects will help meet future demand for travel and make flying safer and more efficient."
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Following the Supreme Court's ruling this June, a reevaluation of the ICWA could further impact tribal sovereignty.
"ICWA’s challengers question whether Congress has power over state child-custody proceedings based on whether or not a child is Native."
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We will continue to monitor how Biden balances the energy crisis and his environmental promises.
"Environmentalists and Big Oil both came out swinging against his administration’s proposal "
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Inflation puts a unique focus on our energy sector, particularly our dependence on foreign resources and the necessity to establish bolstered domestic infrastructure.
"a survey on Friday showed U.S. consumer sentiment hit a record low in June"
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DOT is providing much needed opportunities to restore crucial infrastructure.
"the American people will benefit from greater safety... faster movement of goods across our supply chains, fuel savings and precious time being returned to their day"
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We love seeing synergy in action between tribal leaders and state government to protect the environment!
“[This is] about our tribal government working with the state as cooperative sovereigns on species restoration."
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This incredible invention whisks 900 people from the heart of London to the center of Rotterdam in just over three hours.
The tools needed for a low-carbon future aren’t waiting to be discovered by billionaires; they already exist and are waiting to be discovered by politicians.
What’s next for wide-scale transportation electrification commitments from the Biden Administration?
Join us at #RoadmapForth with senior leaders from @ENERGY@USDOT along with the newly formed Joint Office will share their predictions for 2022 & beyond.
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Our president and CEO @SuzanneUSCC joined @SquawkCNBC to discuss combatting inflation and @POTUS’s message to CEOs in response to current macroeconomic issues. Full conversation: https://t.co/ouVD9W59VK