On May 2, President Trump sent up a “skinny” budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), with more detail expected later in this month. Coupled with his executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, this budget proposal provided more details about the administration’s efforts to cut or eliminate federal education programs. While important […]
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Each year, it seems the holiday shopping season starts earlier and earlier. We’re all familiar with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, but Rachel Van Metre Kibbe, CEO of American Circular Textiles (ACT), is encouraging shoppers to think sustainably this Secondhand Sunday. ACT is an organization advocating for responsible fashion industry oversight and […]
After one of the most chaotic campaign cycles in modern history, the 2024 election is finally behind us. While the polls largely had President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in a dead heat, the final outcome was decisive. Trump continues to “defy political gravity,” as one of our experts noted and came out […]
It’s officially a lame-duck session, and while the 118th Congress needs to chip away at its list of must-pass legislation, preparations for the 119th Congress are well underway.
The crisp autumn air will soon give way to winter’s chill, and a familiar specter haunts the halls of Congress: another government funding deadline. The current short-term spending patch keeping federal agencies operating is set to expire on December 20 – just days before the holidays. When members return to Washington, D.C., following the November […]
National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) 2024 brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates to discuss the future of clean energy in the United States and a bipartisan path forward. Here are three quick takeaways from #NCEW2024. 1. Urgent Need for Comprehensive Permitting Reform There was universal consensus among stakeholders that comprehensive permitting reform is crucial […]
Cogent Strategies is pleased to welcome its new class of fellows for Fall 2024! These Cogent fellows bring an array of early career experiences and perspectives and are an integral part of the work we do with our clients. We’re excited to have them on board! Meet Megan Adam Megan is a recent graduate of […]