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What’s Your Energy Policy IQ?

1) Did you know that Congress has introduced 350 pieces of legislation related to clean energy policy?

2) Did you know that more than 20 fortune 500 companies have joined forces with the nation's leading environmental organizations to shape federal global warming legislation?

3) Did you know that more than three-quarters of Americans believe that the federal government should create a major program to create a clean energy economy?

4) Did you know that all of the remaining presidential candidates have committed to a federal program to address energy independence or global warming?

5) Did you know that the House of Representatives passed legislation that would create a 13 billion dollar fund to develop clean energy technologies?

6) Did you know that more than a dozen states have clean energy funds to develop green industry in their states?

7) Did you know that the Congressional Budget Office estimates that a cap with a carbon-trading program could generate hundreds of billions of dollars in new economic activity if designed right?

8) Did you know that the nearly 25 states have passed legislation mandating the purchase of renewable energy?

Celebrating 20 Year

To celebrate 20 years of helping clients overcome challenges, seize opportunities, win and grow, we’ve chosen not to bake a cake or throw a party. Like Albert Gallatin, who labored behind the scenes, we like to think acknowledging the quality and success of our clients over two decades is the best possible way to celebrate.
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Shriners Hospitals for Children

Faced with a shrinking foundation, Shriners Hospitals national board of directors proposed closing several Shriners Hospitals in 2009, including Spokane. In response to the news of a pending closure, the Spokane community rallied to its support. As a result, the Board agreed to keep the hospital open if it could bill insurance companies for patients that have coverage. The significant income from insurance payments would allow Spokane’s hospital to remain open. Unfortunately, the Washington State Department of Health insisted that Shriners complete a very lengthy, time consuming and expensive Certificate of Need (CON) process to proceed. Shriners felt that this was an unnecessary step and could force the closure of the hospital.
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Palouse Wind

First Wind is a Boston Based independent wind energy company focused on the development, ownership, and operations of wind energy projects from Maine to Maui. When First Wind decided to permit the Palouse Wind project, a 105 MW energy facility on the rolling hills of Eastern Washington, opposition formed rallying under the banners of wildlife protection and human health concerns.
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Data Recognition Corporation

In 2007, the State of Washington released an RFP for companies to bid on a 5-year 75 million dollar testing and assessment contract to provide comprehensive testing and assessment services for the State’s public school districts through the Washington State Office of Public Instruction. Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) was the “new kid on the block” in the State, and found itself in a competitive bid process with the largest testing and assessment company in the country and the existing state testing and assessment vendor.
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Teaming With Engineering Firms

Engineering firms in the Pacific Northwest offer outstanding technical services to a broad range of public and private clients. While engineers are engaged to solve complicated problems and are often tasked with finding creative and cost-effective solutions, they are not always comfortable communicating complex issues to the public. Gallatin has often been brought in to partner with engineering firm on controversial projects where public and agency engagement is required.
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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

Outgrowing its 100 year-old hilltop campus in the heart of Portland, OHSU, (the city’s largest employer) wanted to expand its campus to accommodate future growth and strengthen its commitment to research, innovation and job creation. To accomplish both, the university launched a major expansion initiative along the banks of the Willamette River – connecting its historic “Pill Hill” campus to a new campus along Portland’s South Waterfront via aerial tram.
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Pacific Northwest College of Art

Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon was outgrowing its existing campus and needed to physically expand while also strengthening its leadership role in the creativity economy of the city, state and region.
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Nike

The city of Beaverton, Oregon sought to force the annexation of Nike World Headquarters into its city limits through a state law that allowed local governments to annex local roads and thereby “surround” certain areas for annexation. Nike objected to the “island annexation” practice and efforts by city leaders to unfairly apply the laws to Nike and other nearby businesses and neighborhoods.
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Montana Nonprofit Association

In 2009, Gallatin Public Affairs partnered with the Montana Nonprofit Association to launch a pilot program to help its member groups improve communication efforts.
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North Cascades National Bank

North Cascades National Bank (NCNB) is a locally owned, community bank with eleven branches in North Central Washington and a well earned reputation for excellent service. Thanks to the worst recession in modern memory, NCNB, like many banks, has faced enhanced regulatory scrutiny aimed at assuring bank customers that financial institutions remain sound and deposits secure.
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