McAllister & Quinn’s Senior Vice President Ed Williams, Vice President Kellianne Lauer, and Director Alec Simantov hosted a webinar exploring the potential impact of election results on funding opportunities for large research universities. They analyzed trends in federal appropriations, agency priorities, and what changes a new administration might bring in 2025.
Key Highlights Include:
- The election results
- The FY25 appropriations bills status
- Update on CHIPS funding
- Trends and topics we’re seeing across agencies
- Looking ahead to a new year and a new administration
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