In early August, Politico broke news that Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was hacked. Days later, the FBI announced it was probing the intrusion and said the Biden-Harris campaign was also a potential victim. Fast forward to late August, and the FBI confirmed the Iranian regime was behind the cyber-attacks. Now, as we enter the final…
As the 2024 elections approach amidst increased turbulence on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., is in a state of flux. Major issues, including the regulation of generative artificial intelligence, have reached a fever pitch inside the Beltway. As with any change in Washington, organizations seeking to make an impact on the AI debate should prepare for…
The RH Strategic team is expanding its expertise with a new colleague who will lead our work in the public sector—meet Bonnie McLaughlin. Bonnie brings decades of experience to RH Strategic as a vice president. She has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world while at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and…
One year into the Biden administration, our political landscape continues to be in flux. Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s resignation, upcoming midterm elections, and the ongoing pandemic are changing the playing field and shaping policy priorities. How can public affairs help companies navigate these shifting legislative priorities? To answer that and other questions, we sat down…
Debates surrounding improving our nation’s infrastructure have been at the forefront of news cycles since the beginning of summer. With over $1 trillion dollars in investment opportunities on the table, there has been significant opportunity to advance policy priorities and influence the future — if organizations act strategically. The potential passage of the Infrastructure Investment…
Following the November elections, we predicted how tech policy issues would fare under a Biden administration and a new Congress, as well as tips for how media pros should communicate about them. The predictions held up well for Biden’s first 100 days in office. Now, more than a hundred days in, we highlight two of…
Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how intimately entwined our public policy is with our healthcare system. From stimulus funds to vaccine prioritization to new health technologies, the government and the healthcare industry have been — and must continue — working together to ensure effective public health responses and recovery. To understand…
Every four years, the United States has an opportunity to shift gears and move in a new direction. With the Biden administration, the U.S. has ushered in a new era — but we will need more than a new voice in the White House to solve society’s biggest challenges. Most of the challenges we face…
Almost a year into the global COVID-19 pandemic, the new Biden administration is expected to move quickly to respond to the crisis. It is also expected to make significant long-term changes to the U.S. healthcare system and health policy. As healthcare communicators and PR pros, we need to track these policy changes and adjust our…
With the Biden Administration looking to focus on clean energy and decarbonization, 2021 will be a big year in green hydrogen, EV/EV infrastructure, and carbon capture. Who are the key energy influencer groups you should know? Of course, everyone will be focused on one thing to start: who will be the next Department of Energy…
As PR and public affairs specialists, we know tech clients will be asking our advice on how to navigate a potentially new administration and a Congress that remains split between Democrats and Republicans. From our point of view, there’s no one overall effect on tech policy. We think it will differ issue by issue. Here’s…
Pre-COVID, people generally perceived healthcare as hard to navigate, exceedingly expensive, insufficient and sometimes ineffective. But what will people think of healthcare in the years to come? Well, that depends on who is shaping the conversations. For decades, thought leaders have focused on moving healthcare policy and big ideas forward, but healthcare’s current period of…
