New Bridge Strategy

Results from this year's State of the Rockies Project show continued support among Western voters across the political spectrum for public agencies that work to conserve our public lands. Our Director, Kathryn Hahne, MBA, said, "Among MAGA supporters, 81% approve of the National Park Service, 74% approve of the U.S. Forest Service, 71% approve of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and 46% approve of the EPA?." This survey marks the 15th year we have worked with?Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3 Research) on Colorado College's State of the Rockies Project. Visit the link below for the full article and more findings from this year's survey. https://lnkd.in/gjvrCx5J

We recently conducted?a survey on behalf of Grand Canyon Trust that shows?strong bipartisan support among Utah voters for protecting Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Utahns across the political spectrum want to see these national treasures preserved for future generations. Read more about our survey and its findings in this article from the?The Salt Lake Tribune tribune. https://lnkd.in/grHEYgRK

Last week, Lori Weigel joined?Ryan Warner on?Colorado Public Radio's Colorado Matters show. They discussed how Colorado voters feel about their state's voting process and where they get their information, as well as the value and purpose of public opinion research more?broadly. Listen to the full episode?below. https://lnkd.in/gpSuR7jx

January is a time of reflection and goal-setting for many, as it is for us. This time is always special for us because it also marks the founding of our firm! Six years ago, we started New Bridge Strategy out of a belief that the divisions we see are not insurmountable chasms, but opportunities for connection. Since then, we have helped over 100 clients by listening to voters and consumers across the country and internationally. We have dedicated ourselves to bridging gaps in understanding, fostering dialogue, and drawing insight from voices that often go unheard. We are proud of everything we have accomplished on behalf of our clients since our beginning, including over 40 election day wins. But we’re even more excited to see what comes next. Our goal for this next year is to continue to work with you to understand public opinion and shape successful campaigns that leave the world better than how we found it. Thank you for your support and partnership over the past six years – we can’t wait to see where we go together in the future!

2025 is sure to be a challenging landscape for #Publichealth. Eric Anderson and I offered up some tough love to help restore trust in this MedCity News piece.

Thanksgiving used to embody the idealized image of family coming together for food and heart-to-heart discussion. But in our divided times, voters have told us they are avoiding talking about anything political with family and friends. So, what can fill the conversation gap at?your?Thanksgiving meal? At New Bridge Strategy, we specialize in bridging divides. Our suggestion: Dolly Parton. From her rural roots and “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” appeal for your right-leaning uncle, to her feminist streak in?9-to-5?for your lefty cousins, Dolly is something we can all agree on these days. That's why in gratitude for a successful 2024 — helping clients on issues like education, healthcare, and rural economies, all causes Dolly has championed — we’re making a donation to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which puts books into the hands of children. This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our diverse clients, the work we do listening to Americans across the partisan spectrum, and, of course, Dolly. Happy Thanksgiving! In gratitude, Lori, Kathryn, Karoline, and Tessa?

If you're dreading the inevitable political conversations that seem to come up over Thanksgiving dinner, you are in good company with Colorado's independent voters. Our recent poll with?Kevin Ingham at Aspect Strategic on behalf of the?Colorado Polling Institute found that 57% of independent voters say they avoid talking about politics with friends and family. Read more about our findings here:?https://lnkd.in/g8dsj2v3

Our recent poll with?Kevin Ingham at Aspect Strategic on behalf of?Colorado Polling Institute shows Coloradans are generally optimistic about their state. Read more about our findings here:?https://lnkd.in/g8dsj2v3

While voters in red states like Missouri and Alaska passed minimum wage increases, we helped craft the messaging to defeat a poorly designed minimum wage ballot measure in the City of Glendale Arizona. The measure singled out hospitality and hotel workers only, required a new City department to oversee labor issues, and created an arcane system that would have resulted in some workers' compensation being higher than the average local teacher. Our survey helped craft and focus the messaging on the cost impact on families at a time of already?spiraling cost of living, and resulted in the overwhelming defeat with 57% voting No.

Congratulations, RTD!