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Sarah Stockdale
Washington, DC
Sarah Stockdale is a lobbyist at The Ferguson Group, a leading government affairs consulting firm in Washington, DC.
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Federal Agencies Want YOU To Be A Grant Reviewer
Are you looking to increase your chances of submitting a successful grant application? If so, you should consider becoming a federal grant reviewer! Most agencies like to engage grant peer-reviewers from various fields to read applications and provide an analysis and rating of the quality of each grant application based... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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At Long Last, DHS Releases Allocations for its Major Grant Programs
Several months after the sequester took effect and the President signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 continuing resolution, the Department of Homeland Security finally released allocations for its major grant programs for state and local governments. Awards under the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP), Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI),... Continue reading
Posted Jun 4, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Ready, Set, Go…..FY 2014 Appropriations Race is Now Underway
The House of Representatives is the first chamber out of the gate as they begin consideration this week of two out of the twelve annual appropriations bills that will fund the federal government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014. The House Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee will mark... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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FEMA Begins to Announce the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Winners
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has begun to unveil the FY 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant recipients. The FP&S Grants are part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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DOT to Host TIGER 5 Webinars
Last week my colleague Mike Miller wrote about the release of the TIGER 5 NOFA and some of the key elements pertaining to the grant. For those of you who intend to submit your applications by the June 3rd deadline, we strongly recommend that you join one or both of... Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Wednesday News Roundup
Every Wednesday, The Ferguson Group blog will be posting a series of articles published over the previous week that discuss topics of interest to local governments. Learn about emerging trends and keep up on key policy issues by browsing the TFG Wednesday News Roundup! Should the U.S. Implement a Carbon... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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COPS Hiring Program Is Now Open – It’s Time to Get Your Applications In!
The Department of Justice announced this week that the application period for the 2013 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) is now open. The Cops Hiring Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding directly to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies having primary law enforcement authority for the hiring... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Affordable Care Act Provisions: What Federal, State, and Local Government Employers Need to Know
On April 30th the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will conduct a phone forum to discuss key provisions of the Affordable Health Care Act and the impact they will have on federal, state and local government employers, payroll and benefits administrators. The 60 minute presentation will take place on April 30th... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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FEMA Seeks Applicants for Youth Preparedness Council
Do you know a 12 – 17 year old who makes a difference in your community’s disaster preparedness? If so, you should consider nominating him or her for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Youth Preparedness Council (YPC)! The YPC provides an opportunity for young leaders to serve as a... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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President Obama Rallies For More Infrastructure Investments
Last Friday, President Obama visited PortMiami to address the need for investment in American infrastructure. The President expanded on details of the Rebuild America Partnership, a plan first outlined in this year’s State of the Union address that aims to attract more private investment into public works projects to ultimately... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Upcoming Climate and Energy Webcasts for State and Local Governments
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),the Department of Energy (DOE), and others will host ten webinars this month to assist state and local governments as they explore and plan climate change and clean energy efforts. The webcasts will highlight resources available to local governments and present examples of successful programs and... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Fire and Emergency Response Grant Forecasting
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants to help you, local fire and EMS services providers, be prepared to apply for the next round of grants through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG), Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S), and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs. FEMA... Continue reading
Posted Apr 1, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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The President’s Budget – Coming to You on April 10th
The White House announced today that the President will release his federal budget on April 10th. Under the law, the President was supposed to send his budget request to Congress on the first Monday in February. However, the President surpassed the February 4th deadline by two months. Both the House... Continue reading
Posted Mar 29, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Wednesday News Roundup
Every Wednesday, The Ferguson Group blog will be posting a series of articles published over the previous week that discuss topics of interest to local governments. Learn about emerging trends and keep up on key policy issues by browsing the TFG Wednesday News Roundup! Odd Allies Fight Against Taxing Municipal... Continue reading
Posted Mar 6, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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School Safety Enhancements Act of 2013
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday to markup several gun-violence related measures, including the School Safety Enhancement Act of 2013 (S. 146). The School Safety Enhancement Act was introduced by Senator Boxer in response to the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut late last year. This... Continue reading
Posted Mar 5, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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FTA to Host a National Online Dialogue on Transit Provider Representation in Metropolitan Planning Organizations
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is calling on all local governments, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), transit agencies, states, and non-profits and transit advocacy groups to speak up! Now is your time to provide public comment to the FTA through their National Online Dialogue on the new laws and requirements for... Continue reading
Posted Mar 5, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Senator Murkowski Releases Her Energy Plan
Yesterday, Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released her comprehensive energy package known as Energy 20/20. The 123 page document is meant to be a blueprint for discussion about where energy and natural resources policies should go over the next few... Continue reading
Posted Feb 5, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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FTA to Host Webinars on News Starts/Small Starts Final Rule and Proposed Guidance
Earlier this month, my colleague, Bill Hanka, wrote a great blog post on the New Starts/Small Starts final rulemaking that was published on January 9th. To review his post for background information on the New Starts/Small Starts grant program and on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s rulemaking, click here. The... Continue reading
Posted Jan 25, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Obama Administration Releases Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan
On December 21, the Obama Administration released its Fall 2012 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan. The Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan are a set of documents that are released twice a year—once in spring and once in fall—where federal agencies report data on regulatory activities and present agency statements of... Continue reading
Posted Jan 3, 2013 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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'Tis the Season for NIJ Solicitations!
I was pleased to open an email from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) announcing that they will be releasing many of their Fiscal Year 2013 solicitations for research, development, and evaluation in the coming months. NIJ has a very user friendly site that includes a forthcoming funding page, which... Continue reading
Posted Dec 27, 2012 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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2013 Congressional Calendar
Late last week, both the House and Senate released their respective 2013 Congressional Calendars. TFG has combined both the House and Senate calendars to help you better understand when Congress is in session and when they are back at home. This will also help you in planning your next trip... Continue reading
Posted Dec 5, 2012 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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FY 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Period Opens on December 17th!
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that the FY 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants Program application period will open on Monday, December 17th, with applications due by Friday, January 18th. That means you have 46 days to draft and submit your application! Take a look at... Continue reading
Posted Dec 3, 2012 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Wednesday News Roundup
Every Wednesday, the Ferguson Group blog will be posting a series of articles published over the previous week that discuss topics of interest to local governments. Learn about emerging trends and keep up on key policy issues by browsing the TFG Wednesday News Roundup! Sens. Alexander, Bennet Give Leaders Emergency... Continue reading
Posted Nov 21, 2012 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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EPA to Host Webinar for Local Governments on Resource Conservation and Recovery Strategies that Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Next Thursday, November 15th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct a webinar that will focus on how local governments can work with their citizens, private companies and other groups to cost-effectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through strategies that reduce waste generation and divert waste from landfills. Guest speakers... Continue reading
Posted Nov 8, 2012 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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Wednesday News Roundup
Every Wednesday, The Ferguson Group blog will be posting a series of articles published over the previous week that discuss topics of interest to local governments. Learn about emerging trends and keep up on key policy issues by browsing the TFG Wednesday News Roundup! Climate policy advances in the states,... Continue reading
Posted Nov 7, 2012 at The Ferguson Group Blog
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