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Lobbying firm briefs Brookhaven on federal funding opportunities, flags $560,000 Ashford Forest committee approval
Summary
The Ferguson Group presented a federal agenda to Brookhaven council, outlining potential funding sources (WIFIA, TIFIA, earmarks), warning of near‑term effects from the federal shutdown on ACA subsidies and SNAP, and noting a committee‑approved $560,000 appropriation for the Ashford Forest Preserve project.
Jennifer Veil, managing partner with the Ferguson Group, and colleague Courtney Miller briefed the City of Brookhaven on a proposed federal agenda and advocacy priorities, framing potential funding avenues and near‑term federal risks.
Veil said federal uncertainty is affecting local planning: the ongoing federal government shutdown (day 21 during the briefing) could complicate Affordable Care Act marketplace subsidies and SNAP nutrition assistance, potentially raising costs for residents. "The…
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