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Welcome to the July 2021 edition of our newsletter. It's been a busy spring so far at the Council, and we have a full calendar of events planned in the coming weeks. Read on to learn more about opportunities to connect with key policymakers, and other NEC news and activities. |
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Capitol Hill Report with Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Presentation on InternX
Thursday, July 15, 2021
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
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Investing in Infrastructure: Innovation
Thursday, July 22, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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The Council hosted a busy lineup of events during the month in June, giving our members the opportunity to hear from several members of the New England delegation, as well as other policy leaders. April events included:
- June 22: NEC Briefing on Supply Chain Security
- June 23: Capitol Hill Report with Representative Bill Keating
- June 30: Investing in Infrastructure: Financing Options
As always, you can watch recordings of all our virtual programs on our YouTube channel using the link below!
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Investing in Infrastructure Series |
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Third Session Explores Financing Options |
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The third event in our "Investing in Infrastructure" series focused on the key infrastructure challenges facing the New England region, highlights the types of federal investment needed to address these challenges, and considers how such infrastructure investments would have an overall positive impact on the New England economy.
"Investing in Infrastructure: Financing Options" took place on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Peter Plumeau, CEO of EBP, served as the moderator and panelists included:
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Christian Tamotsu Fjeld, Vice President, ML Strategies
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Mary Maguire, Director of Public and Legislative Affairs, AAA Northeast
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John Pollock, Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure Financing, AIG
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Fourth Program to Focus on 5G, Broadband Investment to Support Innovation |
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The fourth and final program in the Investing in Infrastructure series will take place on Thursday, July 22, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. "Investing in Infrastructure: Innovation" will focus on the need for investment in 5G and broadband infrastructure to close the digital divide and support continued innovation in the region.
Peter Howe, Senior Advisor at Denterlein, will moderate the discussion. Panelists include:
- Kelly Cole, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, CTIA
- Steven Johnston, CEO, OpenCape
- Nia Matthis, Vice President, State and Local Government Affairs, Verizon
- Rich Rossi, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, American Tower
For more information on this program, please contact Emily Heisig
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NEC Supports Bill to Expand Access to Telehealth |
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This bipartisan legislation would provide temporary reciprocity for health practitioners practicing telehealth during the COVID-19 emergency. During this time of uncertainty, it is crucial that patients are able to continue to see providers with whom they have established relationships, especially for mental health. Telehealth has become vital during this crisis for continuing patient care and providers need the ability to continue that care as patients relocate. Many of the temporary exemptions put in place amid the pandemic have or are due to expire. In its letter, the Council stressed that the TREAT Act would provide a practical solution to ensure consistent access to mental health services during this unusual and challenging time.
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Member News from our Blog |
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Check our recent news about NEC members on our blog, The Brett Briefing:
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