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Rural Report | April 15, 2025
Check out the most recent #RuralReport for updates on emergency Ag funding, SNAP cuts in reconciliation, and recent developments at the...
Brumidi Team
47 minutes ago

USA Workforce Reduction
Check out our latest Infographic detailing the wave of USDA buyouts and corresponding workforce reduction. Click here or the image below...
Brumidi Team
3 hours ago


What the IMO’s Carbon Deal Means for U.S. Policy and Global Trade
An overlooked yet very significant climate agreement moved forward last week related to shipping carbon emissions. In a landmark decision...
Madeline Wade
6 hours ago

Appropriations Update | April 14st, 2025
Take a look at this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for tips on submitting a competitive earmark request. Click here or the image below to...
Brumidi Team
1 day ago


Trade Report Provides Insight (and Spurs Some Questions) About Trump Trade Agenda
On the first day of his Administration, President Trump issued the America First Trade Agenda Memorandum, which ordered 20 reports (due...
Charles Cooper
1 day ago

BG Week in Review: April 7th - April 11th
This week, President Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days amid market turmoil—except on China. Meanwhile, House Republicans narrowly...
Brumidi Team
4 days ago


The Rise of Podcasts in Policy Influence
According to Pew Research , about half of Americans now listen to podcasts, and politics ranks among the most listened to genres. For...
Jessica Black
4 days ago


Outdoor Report | April 10th, 2025
In today’s Outdoor Report, national parks will stay open despite looming cuts, a high-profile BLM nomination falls through, and the White...
Brumidi Team
5 days ago


De Minimis Shutdown for China’s ImportsÂ
Somewhat lost among the tariff news was a second Executive Order that effectively halts duty-free shipments under $800 in value that are...
Charles Cooper
6 days ago


Overview and Analysis of the USDA Secretarial Memo to Increase Timber Production
Last week, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins issued a Secretarial memo  t hat made an Emergency Situation Determination (ESD) on the state...
Brett Fulcer
Apr 8


Countering Cuts to Science through Strategic Advocacy
Amid a renewed focus from the Trump Administration on slashing federal funding for scientific research—both at federal agencies and...
Madeline Wade
Apr 7

Appropriations Update | April 7th, 2025
Check out this week's #AppropriationsUpdate for info on the Senate's recently-passed budget resolution and House FY26 Appropriations...
Brumidi Team
Apr 7
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