Next Generation Strategies Public Affairs Group

12/09/2021

Yesterday, we gathered with new members of the St Petersburg Chamber for a truly memorable orientation. Thank you Montana de Martinovic, Membership & Engagement Manager for making us feel connected and part of the family. This event could not have happened without sponsorships from Embrew Sweetened Artisan Tea Bags, Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters Florida, Sweet Fixation, and The Spice & Tea Exchange. Chambers are the backbone of a community!

12/08/2021

We ask public water suppliers what from the long list of needs should get the highest priority?

With the $1.2-trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill finally passed following lengthy congressional negotiations, U.S. water and wastewater utilities are in line to get help for solving some longstanding issues. We ask public water suppliers what from the long list of needs should get the highest p...

12/08/2021

In a decision late Friday, the NHPUC denied a three-year plan that would have increased funding for rebates and incentives to homeowners and businesses that adopt energy efficiency measures. As leaders in the field, Next-Gen is uniquely positioned to help clients understand the implications of the NHPUC's decision.

Last year, the state’s utilities reached a rare – and unanimous – agreement with clean energy, environmental, and consumer advocates on the future of the state’s energy efficiency plan. The plan laid out goals to reduce electricity usage by 4.5% and natural gas by 2.8% by 2023. Consumer savi...

12/08/2021

We are closely following the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). A summary of the spending plan that could encourage economic development is in our latest post.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has become law. President Biden has tapped former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu (D) as a senior White House adviser to coordinate the implementation of the bill, which cuts across several government agencies. The roughly $1.2 trillion, $550 billio...

12/20/2019

Thank you Senator Shaheen for inviting us to the tax reform roundtable. We support your efforts to reform the 2017 tax law to encourage water infrastructure development which is vital to safe, reliable water service.

12/09/2019

Why host holiday events? Proactive engagement; positive brand experience, intel on key stakeholders.

12/08/2019

Senator Shaheen said, “Congress should be encouraging infrastructure development which is why we need to fix this tax bill that was rushed through Congress.”

Thank you for your leadership on this issue Senator!

ATKINSON — U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, is introducing a bill to overturn a tax on water utility companies that her office calls an “unfair measure” in the Tax Cuts

12/08/2019

12/07/2019

No water to drink, or even to make coffee with. No water to shower, flush the toilet, or do laundry. Hospitals would close without water. Firefighters couldn't put out fires and farmers couldn't water their crops.

Some communities in America already know how impossible it is to try to go a day without our most precious resource: Water. But many in Massachusetts take water for granted every day.

The Massachusetts Water Works Association hosted its annual meeting last week. We enjoyed working with Core&Main to tackle how governance support can improve resiliency of our drinking water supply in Massachusetts.

11/15/2019

To all veterans of all branches: Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all. In short, thank you for your service!

For the last five Veterans Day, we've had had the honor and privilege to produce the Fishkill Supply Depot Veterans Day Ceremony for the Continental Commons. We pay tribute to those who served at the Fishkill Supply Depot during the American Revolutionary War. This year was special because it’s the 244th birthday of the US Marine Corps.

We would like to thank NYS Assemblyman , VFW Post 666 Commander Harold Delamater, NYS Assemblyman Kieran Lalor's COS , The Hudson Valley Council Band Directors Althea and , our colleague , and the many Girl and Boy Scout Troops that made the 2019 ceremony memorable.

11/14/2019

It was great to see town officials from the Seacoast, some of New Hampshire's finest civic leaders, at the New Hampshire Municipal Association's 78th Annual Conference. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with you on important water quality, water supply and water service issues.

11/14/2019

A local conservation group successfully formed partnerships with other interested stakeholders to develop the first report card for the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River.

ED @ -For the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers gave a great presentation at the MA Water Resource Commission today. I learned a lot about stakeholder outreach and coalition building. Thank you.

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