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A Flurry of Snowfighters to #Show4Snow in Grand Rapids

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, MO–Nearly 2,000 public works professionals and exhibitors will descend upon Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 6–9, for the North American Snow Conference (NASC) at DeVos Place…

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Arizona U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva Dies

Twelve-term Arizona Democrat Raúl Grijalva, 77, died on Thursday due to complications from cancer treatments. The U.S. Representative was the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee when then-APWA President…

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APWA presents award to Michigan K-8 school at 2025 Future City® Competition

Washington, DC—In February, the American Public Works Association (APWA) participated in the 2025 Future City® global science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competition by sponsoring a special award as part…

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Texas U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner Dies

APWA members and staff extend their condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, staff, and constituents of U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner, who died this week due to health complications. Turner, a…

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APWA Encourages Members to “Share Your Story” on “Built by Bonds” Website

Understanding Financing Options Used for Public Infrastructure delivers an overview of tax-exempt bonds and other financing tools used by state and local governments. “As our country’s infrastructure needs continue to…

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APWA Encourages Members to “Share Your Story” on “Built by Bonds” Website

Understanding Financing Options Used for Public Infrastructure delivers an overview of tax-exempt bonds and other financing tools used by state and local governments. “As our country’s infrastructure needs continue to…

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Engineering and Public Works Roadshow 2025 tour stop at the foot of Miami’s Signature Bridge construction site.

The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow visits Miami’s Signature Bridge

Miami—The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow launched its 2025 tour today at the foot of Miami’s Signature Bridge construction site. The Signature Bridge, part of the larger Connecting Miami I-395/SR-836/I-95…

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APWA Past President Bill Verkest Passes Away

Past APWA President William “Bill” Arthur Verkest of Arlington, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2025. An APWA member for more than 40 years, Verkest was very active at the…

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New President, New Congress, APWA Unveils New Public Works Policy Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—As the 119th Congress begins and incoming President Trump prepares to be inaugurated, an organization of 32,000 public works professionals today began delivering its new public…

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New President, New Congress, APWA Unveils New Public Works Policy Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—As the 119th Congress begins and incoming President Trump prepares to be inaugurated, an organization of 32,000 public works professionals today began delivering its new public…

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