STATE AND FEDERAL LOBBYING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS EXPERTS SERVING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC POLICY CHANGE
CFM Advocates provides corporate, nonprofit and public clients with principled, fact-based advocacy that achieves results. We are highly experienced, maintain strategic relationships and possess the political moxie needed to pass legislation, secure funding and execute media campaigns. Most of our team members have worked in government, so we understand how the process works and who to contact to get results. We promise to outwork anyone.
CFM ON ISSUES

Trump's Trade War Stretches to the Columbia River
A negotiated update of the bilateral treaty governing Columbia River water storage and hydropower has been put on hold as part of President's trade war with Canada.
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Oregon's Rosy Revenue Forecast Not All Roses
Oregon's revenue projections look rosy but may not be as rosy as they look, explains Tim Nesbitt. Actual annual growth is below growth rates in Washington and California that face budget deficits.
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Republicans Offer Latest 11th-Hour Stopgap Plan
Thwarted on tax and spending cut legislation, Republicans will try to pass another stopgap spending bill with minor spending cuts and increases. The clinker is more spending discretion for President Trump.
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Preserving Critical Support for Child Abuse Victims
Using shuttle diplomacy to avert serious child advocacy budget cuts by convincing lawmakers to backfill stalled federal financial support.
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Preventing a Tax on Broadcaster FCC Licenses
Developing a consensus legislative fix for broadcasters to avoid state taxation of intangible assets like FCC licenses.
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Building the Case for Completing Rail Corridor
Rewriting a federal grant application combined with effective advocacy resulted in $16 million for the Port of Longview rail corridor.
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Responding to Catastrophic Flood Prevention
Unplugging a bureaucratic logjam that allowed resumption of annual Mt. St. Helens surveys to protect communities from catastrophic flooding.
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