Federal Government Affairs

Governments depend upon maintaining at least neutral relationships in Washington, D.C. However, conveying the message in the District isn’t always easy. Topics include lobbying, federal policies, and more.

Presidential executive orders and the workplace

Ted Hwang2025-01-30T09:07:35-08:00January 30, 2025|Administration, Cities, Federal Government Affairs, Labor & Employment|

California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating

Dominick Beaudine2025-01-10T09:22:26-08:00January 10, 2025|Agriculture, Cities, Climate Change, Conservation, Crisis Management, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Federal Government Affairs, Fire, Housing, Human Resources, Infrastructure, Insights, Labor & Employment, Local Government, News, Private Sector, Public Health, Public Information, Public Safety, Special Districts, Technology, Utilities, Water, Wildfires, Wildlife|

FCC launches inquiry on strengthening consumer protections in the communications industry while CPUC continues its own investigations

Ted Hwang2024-11-13T17:46:14-08:00November 13, 2024|Cities, Federal Government Affairs, Private Sector, Public Information|

One U.S. Court of Appeals declares Universal Service Fund unconstitutional—but impact of decision awaits further legal review

Amy Gallagher2024-07-30T14:01:40-07:00July 30, 2024|Administration, Attorney, Cities, Federal Government Affairs, Finance, Insights, Local Government|

Special District Grant Accessibility Act introduced in U.S Senate

Jacob Lyle2024-07-15T16:18:30-07:00July 15, 2024|Administration, Federal Government Affairs, Finance, Local Government, Special Districts|

U.S. Supreme Court expands window to challenge agency rules

Amy Gallagher2024-07-10T07:34:20-07:00July 10, 2024|Administration, Attorney, Federal Government Affairs, Insights, Local Government, Public Information|

U.S. Supreme Court ends Chevron deference

Jacob Lyle2024-07-03T09:45:27-07:00July 3, 2024|Administration, Attorney, Climate Change, Energy, Environmental Policy, Federal Government Affairs, Insights, Technology, Transportation|

U.S. Supreme Court rules that cities may enforce camping ordinances

Jacob Lyle2024-07-01T15:16:53-07:00July 1, 2024|Attorney, Cities, Federal Government Affairs, Housing, Insights, Local Government, Public Safety|

White House Council on Environmental Quality finalizes NEPA Phase II rulemaking

Amy Gallagher2024-06-03T07:48:24-07:00June 3, 2024|Administration, Attorney, Attorney, Cities, Climate Change, Environmental Policy, Federal Government Affairs, Local Government|

The Inflation Reduction Act – What public entities need to know

Jacob Lyle2024-05-17T09:13:02-07:00May 17, 2024|Cities, Conference Series, Energy, Federal Government Affairs, Infrastructure, Insights, Local Government, Private Sector, Technology, Utilities|