Banner Public Affairs

Banner is a Bloomberg Government 2024 Top-Performing Lobbying Firm. Congratulations to our Government Relations team for continuing to earn hard-won results and legislative wins for our clients. See this year's report here: https://lnkd.in/esXZq7rc

Lame-duck sessions in Congress, the period after an election but before the new Congress or administration takes office, have become a surprisingly productive period to get important legislation across the finish line. Here's what to expect this upcoming lame-duck session:

It has been a busy week in the water world! On Tuesday morning, I spoke at the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) press conference marking the release of their study on the costs of a disruption in the DC region’s water supply. I immediately flew to NYC to join the Columbia Water Center and Sciens Water to speak on a bipartisan panel on all things water policy, and even got to film my own podcast episode with Antoine Walter! On Wednesday, Aurélie Rodzynek and the Aquanauts at Columbia University invited me to speak on an alumni panel titled “AquaPolitics: Power, Policy, & the Future of Water in America,” where I met so many brilliant minds who are so excited about the water world. On Thursday, I got a front row seat to Veolia’s water panel at the The New York Times HQ, and was fortunate to hear wisdom from Estelle Brachlianoff, Kristin Hughes, and Kartik Chandran. It is always exciting to have an opportunity to spread the word about the need for greater funding and investment in water. What an amazing opportunity to connect with the water network and bring light to the need to #fundwater during NYC Climate Week!

The Washington Post highlights all the work the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) and partners have done to draw attention to the realities of our water infrastructure in the DMV. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/exZYNNjx

Banner's Mae Stevens shares the importance and urgency of #waterinfrastructure funding with Planet Forward. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/e2QtJn8u

Banner client Batteries Plus is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Green Bay Packers to open more than 1,000 #batteryrecycling drop-offs across the country. The initiative is the result of a $7M grant secured by Batteries Plus from DOE. #clientnews

Louisville Water Company has invented Pure Spout Filters to bring on-fountain lead filtration systems to schools nationwide. Watch the Spectrum News 1 Kentucky segment on this innovative and low-cost technology here: https://lnkd.in/gP2jAjQP #clientnews

Louisville Water Company's history of innovation in the water sector and commitment to public health continues with the invention of Pure Spout Filters. Although lead isn't present in drinking water when leaving treatment plants and there are ongoing efforts to replace lead pipes nationwide, Pure Spout's water fountain filtration system reduces the risk of contamination as water moves through older pipes and plumbing fixtures in buildings.  https://lnkd.in/eR6b9wyZ #clientnews

Banner powers big moments like winning contracts. Our approach to digital advertising campaigns helped a tech company target key decision makers and secure over $500 million in new commercial and government business. Learn more about our digital services here: https://lnkd.in/e9TqeBav

Congratulations to the Saint Louis Chess Club on its successful 10th Anniversary Congressional Chess Tournament hosted by the bipartisan team of U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt and Maggie Hassan!   Banner’s public affairs team – including government relations, communications, events and creative – were honored to be a part of helping the Chess Club achieve its mission! Video: https://lnkd.in/eNqcA6WT #clientnews