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1 Big Thing: Resilient Partners Turns 1

This month marks our first year in business, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our clients, partners, friends, and allies. Resilient Partners was built on the belief that resilience is the key to thriving in public and government affairs, and that belief has guided us every step of the way.

Why it matters: The landscape of advocacy is changing, and our resilience-driven approach is designed to help clients succeed in this evolving world. Our journey is defined by the belief that resilience is the foundation of success, shaping not only my thinking but also the core services we offer.

• The media environment is increasingly fragmented.
  

• Our political landscape remains deeply divided.
  

• Businesses face heightened scrutiny from stakeholders.

Our approach: We seamlessly integrate legislative strategy, advocacy, reputation management, and strategic communications to empower clients in overcoming challenges and creating lasting global impacts.

• As we enter our second year, here’s the message: We want to work with you. We want to transform your challenges into opportunities, to be your advocates, communicators, and protectors of your reputation.

How you can help us grow: Spread the word about Resilient Partners. If you know someone looking for innovative advocacy and communication solutions, send them our way.

• You can also share this deck, which highlights our vision and future strategies.

The bottom line: Thank you. Thank you for your trust, for reading our newsletter, for tuning in to our podcast, and for allowing us the opportunity to address your most critical challenges. Here's to what lies ahead!

2. Season 2 of the Resilient Insights Podcast

We’re excited to announce the launch of Season 2 of the Resilient Insights Podcast, where we dive into the key states and advocacy strategies that shape government and public affairs today.

• In our first episode, Pennsylvania political operative Dan Hayward explains why Pennsylvania is THE battleground state of the 2024 presidential election.
  

• In our second episode, Florida political operative Jamie Miller discusses why Florida is no longer a battleground state at the presidential level.

Where to listen/watch:

• Watch all episodes on YouTube.
  

• Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

We’ve got an exciting, jam-packed season ahead—don’t miss it.

3. Critical Developments We’re Watching 👀

1. California AI Bill Vetoed: Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have regulated large artificial intelligence models. Read more here.
   

2. Presidential Candidates on Manufacturing: Discover where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump stand on key manufacturing issues. Read more here.
   

3. Critical Minerals Stockpile: Vice President Kamala Harris has called for the creation of a critical minerals stockpile to secure future supply chains. Read more here.
   

4. SALT Tax Deduction: Former President Donald Trump supports raising the cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, currently set at $10,000. Read more here.
   

5. Lead Pipes Initiative: President Joe Biden announced a plan to replace all lead pipes within the next decade. Read more here.