Last week, federal employees, Capitol Hill staff, lobbyists, advocates, stakeholders and pundits were bracing for a federal government shutdown. Given the level of dysfunction on Capitol Hill, it was assumed the House wouldn’t be able to pass a continuing resolution...
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Getting Ready for a Federal Government Shutdown
The below article was posted on September 27, 2023. Read the updated October 2, 2023, article "Crisis Averted! No Government Shutdown. For Now." The end of fiscal year (FY) 2023 is approaching. Midnight on September 30 marks its end and, probably, the start of a...
State Government Relations Intern
Bose Public Affairs Group ("BPAG") is seeking a state government relations intern for the firm’s Indianapolis office to assist a full service government affairs team at the Indiana General Assembly. The BPAG state government relations intern will develop an in-depth...
Indiana Education Policy Fellow
Bose Public Affairs Group ("BPAG") is seeking an Indiana education policy fellow focused specifically on education policy for the firm’s Indianapolis office to assist a full service government affairs team at the Indiana General Assembly. The BPAG Indiana education...
National Defense Authorization Act: Post-Election Outlook
When Congress returns after the November 8 election, there will be a narrow window for legislative activity before the end of the year. Complicating the policymaking landscape further is the likelihood of a new partisan dynamic when the 118th Congress convenes in...
US Senate to Consider “Inflation Reduction Act” Budget Reconciliation Bill
Reconciliation is a budget process outlined in the Congressional Budget Act to get spending and revenue estimates aligned with the targets assumed in the Budget Resolution. To do that, Congress usually has to change the government’s levels of spending and/or taxes, which are politically difficult and unpopular activities.
Justin Swanson Promoted to Principal at Bose Public Affairs Group
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce Justin Swanson has been promoted to principal at the government relations and strategic communications firm. Swanson will continue to lead clients from a variety of different sectors with a focus on municipal...
Memo: The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act
On May 12, House Democratic leadership introduced a massive, $3 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act. The bill passed the chamber on Friday, May 15, as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) acted...
Memo: Education Provisions of HEROES Act
The most recent COVID-19 supplemental relief bill, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act), was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, May 15. The partisan bill, which has been roundly dismissed by Senate...
Memo: Education Provisions of HEROES Act
The most recent COVID-19 supplemental relief bill, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (the HEROES Act), was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, May 15. The partisan bill, which has been roundly dismissed by Senate...
COVID-19 Pandemic Effect on Food Supply Chain
COVID-19 shockwaves are reverberating throughout the food supply chain. While empty shelves at the supermarket is unsettling, it is not the only stress point in the system. From food waste to human costs, the problems are diverse. Virus Outbreaks at Food Plants Food...
Indiana Governor’s Virtual Press Conference Recap
Virtual Press Conference 4-16-20 Governor Holcomb began by honoring the life and sacrifice of the late IMPD Officer Breann Leath. Department of Corrections will rename the nursery at the Indiana Women's Prison after Officer Leath. Praised National Guard for their...
Intern Spotlight: Caitlyn Duff
Caitlyn Duff is one of the Bose Public Affairs interns for fall 2019 in the Washington, D.C. office. She is a senior at American University majoring in religious studies with double minors in law and society, and education studies. This past spring, Caitlyn studied...
Intern Spotlight: Taylor Fennell
Taylor Fennell is a member of the newest cohort of Bose Public Affairs Group interns and will be in the Washington, D.C. office through December. Originally from Lufkin, Texas, Taylor is a junior studying telecommunications, media and journalism at Texas A&M...
Intern Spotlight: Jenna Douglas
Jenna Douglas is a recent graduate from Georgetown University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and completed a significant amount of course work in the field of justice and peace studies. Jenna attributes her time at Georgetown for deepening her...
Andy Miller to Succeed Doug Brown as Managing Principal of Bose Public Affairs Group
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce Andy Miller has been named managing principal for the governmental affairs and strategic communications firm. Miller will succeed Doug Brown as managing principal effective October 1. Brown has served as managing...
BPAG Insights: Roger Harvey Discusses Advocacy and Strategic Communications to Competency-Based Education Network
Roger Harvey, principal and managing director of strategic communications at Bose Public Affairs Group, spoke in Washington, DC to the Competency-Based Education Network (CBEN) Spring Convening. Harvey discussed how best for higher education institutions to craft...
BPAG Insights: Craig Piercy Speaks About the Future of Nuclear Energy
Craig Piercy, principal and managing director of federal relations at Bose Public Affairs Group, spoke at Utah State University about the future of nuclear energy Monday. “Nuclear energy doesn’t make sense if you don’t care about the climate,” Piercy said to an...
BPAG Insights: State of the Union Recap from Washington, D.C.
Bose Public Affairs Group's Washington, D.C. office has created a memo summarizing last night's State of the Union address and the Democratic response. To read the memo, click here.
BPAG Insight: Justin Swanson on what federal hemp legalization means for Indiana
In a recent interview with the IndyStar, Justin Swanson, vice president at BPAG, discusses what the federal legalization of hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill could mean for Indiana farmers. Read more.
BPAG Insights: What is CBD?
What is CBD? How could the 2019 legislative session impact where Hoosier businesses can source hemp? Justin Swanson, a vice president at BPAG, explains industrial hemp and its potential effects on Indiana agribusiness. Watch now.
In the Spotlight: You! We're Hiring Three Spring Interns in Our Washington, D.C. Office
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is seeking three interns during the Spring of 2019 for the firm’s downtown Washington, D.C. offices. The Bose Public Affairs Group is a full-service public affairs firm. Our Washington, D.C. office is a strong and diverse team of...
In the Spotlight: Amy Cornell Wins Women in Agribusiness Demeter Award of Excellence
Amy Cornell, vice president at Bose Public Affairs Group and of counsel in the Bose McKinney & Evans LLP Agribusiness and Real Estate Groups, has been selected as one of three recipients for the 2018 Women in Agribusiness Demeter Award of Excellence. Cornell is...
In the Spotlight: Bose Public Affairs Group Wins Regional Awards for Public Relations Campaigns
Members of the Bose Public Affairs Group LLC’s strategic communications team were recognized with three awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) East Central District, which consists of PRSA chapters in six states. BPAG brought home two Diamond...
In the Spotlight: You! We're Hiring Two Fall Interns in Our Washington, D.C. Office
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is seeking two interns during the Fall of 2018 for the firm’s downtown Washington, D.C. offices. The Bose Public Affairs Group is a full-service public affairs firm. Our Washington, D.C. office is a strong and diverse team of talented,...
In the Spotlight: BPAG's Justin Swanson Helps Indiana Farmer Get Hemp Processing & Growing Licenses
Recently, BPAG's Justin Swanson helped a farmer in Converse, Indiana, obtain the licenses necessary to receive and grow hemp - the first farm in the state to be granted these certifications. Learn more about the process and what this means for the Indiana hemp...
In the Spotlight: You! Our D.C. Office is Hiring.
We're hiring an Office Coordinator in Washington, D.C. The Office Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the administrative operations of the Bose Public Affairs Group LLC (“BPAG”) Washington office and reports to the Managing Director, Federal Relations. Job...

