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As Debt Ceiling Talks Continue, Permitting Remains in Play

Republicans and Democrats remain divided on certain aspects of permitting reform for infrastructure and energy projects, but have expressed more optimism about agreement there versus spending levels; Rep. Graves (R-LA),…

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U.S. House Higher Education & Workforce Development Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Workforce Needs

As Congress begins deliberations about a legislative reauthorization of the 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the U.S. House Subcommittee on Higher Education & Workforce Development held a May…

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EPA Announces New WOTUS Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the new definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) just before the end of the year; The final rule restores essential water…

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APWA Releases New Public Policy Priorities for 118th Congress

The start of a new Congress means new public policy priorities for APWA; Our 118th Public Policy Priorities remain: Emergency Management, Transportation, and Water Resiliency; For awareness, every two years,…

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