Government Affairs

U.S. Rep. David Scott of Georgia Dies at 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott of Georgia, whose work on agriculture, rural development, and federal investment priorities intersected with key public works issues such as water infrastructure and community development, has…

APWA Leadership Shares Message on Government Shutdown

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is urging Congress and the Administration to work together to stop this government shutdown and return to work for the American people. This shutdown…

New Jersey U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. Laid to Rest

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., 87, a Democratic lawmaker from Paterson, NJ, who was seeking his 15th term in Congress died last week and was laid to rest Aug. 28…

APWA Notes the Passing of U.S. Rep. Jackson Lee, a House Public Works and Infrastructure Caucus Member

Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died on Friday following her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Born in New York City and a graduate of Yale University…

New Jersey U.S. Rep. Payne Dies

U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 65, a Democratic lawmaker from Newark, NJ, died today, according to published reports, of complications caused earlier this month by a heart attack. The 10th…

APWA, U.S. Dept. of Labor Partner to Get More Veterans in Public Works

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—To bridge a workforce challenge in public works and local governments throughout the U.S., the nation’s largest public works organization today announced a partnership with the…

APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today signed a 5-year memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The MOA, signed during a…

APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today signed a 5-year memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The MOA, signed during a…

APWA Urges EPA to Improve Lead & Copper Rule

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—In comments submitted today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the world’s largest organization of public works professionals said EPA should consider other variables as it…