The Ferguson Group

03/25/2025

TFG is !

We are in search of our next:
➡️Advocacy Research Intern
➡️Data Operations Intern

Interns are an integral part of our firm and receive mentorship, opportunities, and skills from TFG experts. Interns can work remotely and are paid positions.

Send us your questions at [email protected]. We are happy to help!

Apply at www.thefergusongroup.com/about/TFG-careers.

02/28/2025

See you there! We're looking forward to joining county leaders in DC this weekend at this year's National Association of Counties Legislative Conference!

02/28/2025

We enjoyed presenting at the ICMA - International City/County Management Association Local Government Reimagined Conference in Denver, Co!

💡 Our message: When working with the federal government, it’s important to stay flexible and nimble!

02/26/2025

🚀 Big week for TFG!

Our team is hitting FOUR major conferences, sharing insights for and engaging in the future of local government, public power, and water policy. Here’s where you’ll find us:

📍 Washington, DC
🔹 American Public Power Association ( ) Legislative Rally
🔹 ACWA Legislative Conference
🔹 National Association of Counties ( ) Legislative Conference

📍 Denver, CO
🔹 ICMA - International City/County Management Association Local Government Reimagined Conference

See you there!

02/07/2025

Hailed as “life-changing,” this Harvard Kennedy School program has helped many local government leaders grow in their career. A scholarship from ICMA makes it even more accessible.

01/29/2025

🚨 BREAKING: At around 1:00PM today, the Trump Administration rescinded the wholesale freeze of disbursement of federal assistance. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, this move rescinds the OMB memo in an effort to end the confusion and legal challenges that ensued. However, she reiterated the administration will continue to implement the executive orders signed by President Trump, which, in part, pause the use of funds for certain project activities - primarily those focused on energy and equity-related activities - funded through the and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

While today's action halts the implementation of the directives included in the OMB Memo, the administration will continue to conduct a comprehensive review of programs and awards to ensure alignment with its policies and priorities under last week's Executive actions.

A federal judge had already put a temporary block on the Trump administration’s actions Tuesday night.

01/29/2025

We are HERE at the Mid-Pacific Water Users’ 57th Annual Conference! Today, TFG President, Mark Limbaugh, will serve on a panel to share a federal government outlook for the 119th and new .

01/28/2025

On January 27, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Trump issued a memorandum titled “Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs.”

The directive mandates Federal agencies to temporarily suspend the obligation and disbursement of federal financial assistance while conducting a comprehensive review of programs and awards to ensure alignment with the administration’s policies and priorities.

As part of this review, agencies are also instructed to temporarily suspend the issuance of new program solicitations.

We are actively monitoring the situation and remain committed to keeping our clients informed with the most up-to-date information and guidance.

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01/22/2025

See you in Reno! TFG President, Mark Limbaugh, will join a panel of federal government experts at the Mid-Pacific Water Users’ 2025 Annual Conference next week.

He will share insights to professionals from districts served by the United States Bureau of Reclamation facilities in California, Nevada, and Oregon on the expected changes in the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump Administration.

01/15/2025

Hello from Idaho! Today, TFG President, Mark Limbaugh will participate on a panel with Family Farm Alliance Executive Director, Dan Keppen, to provide an update on the latest , , and information relevant to Idaho water users.

01/14/2025

See you at the Idaho Water Users Association 2025 Annual Convention this week! The convention brings together a broad array of users to present innovative water use approaches for this generation and the next.