Publications
Bose Public Affairs Group’s Strategic Communications Team Recognized with Award of Excellence at PRSA Anvil Awards
The Bose Public Affairs Group strategic communications team was recognized with an Award of Excellence in the public affairs category at PRSA’s 2024 Anvil Awards in New York City on May 9. “We appreciate the partnerships we’ve built with our valued clients who trust...
Bose Public Affairs Group Included in Bloomberg Government‘s List of “Top Lobbying Firms 2023”
BPAG’s fifth consecutive inclusion on the list reflects another year of growth for the firm’s federal government relations practice. Bloomberg Government reviewed every lobbying firm that filed Lobbying Disclosure Act reports with the Senate during 2023, analyzing...
The Residents of Michigan Will Reap the Benefit of Nearly $1B Added to The State Budget Less Than Four Years After Legalizing iGaming – Shouldn’t Indiana Pay Attention?
In an update released on March 19, it’s reported that the State of Michigan, for the fourth consecutive month, broke its record for online casino revenue, bringing in approximately $188M in the month of February – the shortest month of the year. This figure sets a new...
Senate Committee Considers Efforts to Regulate PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hosted a hearing to consider ongoing efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand regulation of PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances.
Sarah Lamson Promoted to Senior Public Policy Specialist
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce that Sarah Lamson has been promoted to senior public policy specialist at the government relations and strategic communications firm. Lamson executes lobbying strategies related to education, environment, agriculture and healthcare policy.
Devon Davis Promoted to Vice President
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce that Devon Davis has been promoted to vice president at the government relations and strategic communications firm. Davis assists clients from a wide range of industries in managing legislative projects.
Austin Hall Promoted to Vice President
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce that Austin Hall has been promoted to vice president at the government relations and strategic communications firm. Hall specializes in education, workforce and economic development, science and technology, municipalities, transportation and infrastructure, and cannabis policy across the federal government.
Crisis Averted! No Government Shutdown. For Now.
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...
Bose Public Affairs Group Expands to Include Multistate Government Relations and D.C. Local Government Relations
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Jon Mandel as a senior vice president in our Washington, D.C., office. Mandel will lead Bose Public Affairs Group’s new multistate government relations practice and a local government relations...
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...
Fall Congressional Outlook: Money, Money, Money
Congress returns to Washington this month to address a packed agenda, with one issue rising above the rest: spending. The Senate is back in session and the House plans to return on September 12, leaving lawmakers fewer than 20 working days to adopt a new spending...
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...
Congress Takes Two Actions to Consider Regulation of Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids
On July 27, the U.S. House of Representatives held an oversight hearing about the continued lack of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation of the hemp-derived products market, which emerged after the 2018 Farm Bill codified hemp and its derivatives as distinct from the cannabis plant, removing them from regulation as a controlled substance.
Bose Public Affairs Group’s Inclusion in Bloomberg Government‘s List of “Top Lobbying Firms 2022” Demonstrates Strong Growth
BPAG’s inclusion on the list reflects the continued growth of the firm’s federal government relations practice, which saw a 22.6% increase in revenue between 2021 and 2022!
You’ve Been Asked to Testify? Tips to Prepare for a Legislative Hearing
Recently, I testified before the U.S. House of Representatives during a major subcommittee hearing. All eyes are on you in this format, and it is normal to feel anxiety, even with my congressional experience. In order to help me prepare, I brushed up on the “Tips for...
EPA Continues Effort to Address PFAS “Forever Chemicals,” Expands Drinking Water Regulation
On March 14, 2023, the EPA announced the proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six per-and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS chemicals). This action includes the two most studied, PFOA and PFOS, and expands the rulemaking to include four...
Watch the Budget this Holiday Season
This week, Congress releases an Omnibus spending package for fiscal year 2023. The post-election scramble to find the parameters of a deal required an additional week to finalize discretionary spending levels, and the fast-approaching Christmas holiday is complicating...
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.
Brandon Kirkham Joins Bose Public Affairs Group as Managing Director of Federal Relations
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce that Brandon Kirkham has joined as managing director of federal relations.
Sarah Lamson Promoted to Public Affairs Specialist
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce that Sarah Lamson has been promoted to public affairs specialist at the government relations and strategic communications firm.
Congressional Chief of Staff Joins Bose Public Affairs Group
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce that Quincy Cunningham has joined the firm as a vice president. Cunningham will work with the firm’s government relations and strategic communications teams.
Devon Davis Promoted to Assistant Vice President
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce that Devon Davis has been promoted to assistant vice president at the government relations and strategic communications firm. Davis assists clients from a wide-range of industries in managing legislative projects....
Bose Public Affairs Group Announces Two New Principals
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce Ali Bartlett and Patty Power have been promoted to principals at the government relations and strategic communications firm.
Robyn Hiestand Joins Bose Public Affairs Group’s Washington, D.C. Office as Vice President
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Robyn Hiestand as a vice president and member of the federal relations team in the Washington, D.C. office.
Former U.S. Congressman Luke Messer Joins Bose Public Affairs Group and Bose McKinney & Evans
Bose Public Affairs Group LLC is pleased to announce former U.S. Congressman Luke Messer has joined the firm as a principal where he will counsel clients on state and federal policy matters in Indiana and in Washington, DC.
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