FTA Five Year Plan To Study Transit Bus Automation

  • 4 May 2018
  • Author: Mike Miller
  • Number of views: 411
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Automated vehicle technologies range from driver assistance applications to fully automated systems that do not require a human driver.  The report outlines FTA’s five year plan to explore the application of automation levels to bus operations, including:

  • automated shuttle services;
  • advanced driver assistance systems
  • maintenance, yard, and parking operations; 
  • mobility-on-demand service; and
  • automated bus rapid transit applications.

EPA Announces Targeted AirShed Grants

Nine projects receive $3-4 million each

  • 2 May 2018
  • Author: Mike Miller
  • Number of views: 460
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Today the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of nine Targeted Airshed Grants to projects in Alaska, California, and Utah.

White House and Treasury Announce Fundamental Change to Tax Rulemaking

  • 13 April 2018
  • Author: Aindriu Colgan
  • Number of views: 493
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After months of trading punches Director Mick Mulvaney of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin released a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that creates a new framework for writing, reviewing, and implementing tax regulations.  In short, the MOA requires OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to review major tax regulations—just as it does major rulemakings from any other executive branch agency.  This is a fundamental change from a 1983 agreement, under which Treasury had hitherto operated, that exempted most tax regulations from review.

W&M Reports Suite of IRS Reform Bills

  • 13 April 2018
  • Author: Aindriu Colgan
  • Number of views: 425
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On Wednesday, the House Ways and Means Committee marked up and unanimously reported 12 bills to reform the IRS. The bipartisan packaged was sponsored by Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Ranking Member John Lewis (D-GA) and is designed to modernize the IRS and improve customer service. The package requires the IRS to send Congress by September 30, 2020 a comprehensive written plan for reorganizing the agency, including priorities laid out by lawmakers.

IRS Rules Prepaid Property Taxes May Still Be Deductible on 2017 Returns

  • 11 April 2018
  • Author: Aindriu Colgan
  • Number of views: 371
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The IRS ruled that taxpayers who prepaid their 2018 property taxes may still be able to deduct the entire amount from their 2017 federal taxes without regard to the $10,000 limit imposed by the Tax Cut and Jobs Act.
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TFG Ranked Among 2023 Highest Performing Lobbying Firms

BGOV rated TFG as one of the highest performing and standout lobbying firms in 2023.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the third consecutive year, Bloomberg Government (BGOV) has ranked TFG among the highest performing lobbying firms in 2023. In the latest metrics released by BGOV, a leading provider of government intelligence, BGOV also classified TFG as a standout firm. The recognition underscores TFG’s exceptional track record in advocating for its clients' interests and achieving tangible results in the complex landscape of public policy. This recognition also showcases the depth of TFG’s experience and strong relationships with officials and staff in the Administration and in Congress.

TFG emerged as a top lobbying firm based on key performance indicators such as growth in revenue, growth in average revenue per client, short- and longterm customer retention rates, and revenue per registered lobbyist. The report, available here, showcases TFG’s ability to effectively navigate the legislative landscape and drive meaningful change for its clients.

TFG's outstanding performance is rooted in its ability to develop tailored strategies, provide insightful analysis, and effectively communicate clients' positions to policymakers.

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