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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…

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Public Works Professionals Select Top Five Trending Technologies for 2024

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO – January 16, 2024 – After tallying over 4,500 votes from public works professionals, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has announced its Top…

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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…

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APWA Foundation Announces $40,000 Donation from Pakpour Consulting Group to Fund Annual Young Leader of the Year Award

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO—This month, the American Public Works Association (APWA) Foundation received a $40,000 donation from Pakpour Consulting Group (PCG) after they made an initial donation of…

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More than 5,000 Public Works Professionals Will Gather in San Diego to Learn and Lend a Hand after Tropical Storm Hilary

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO—The American Public Works Association will welcome more than 5,000 Public Works First Responders to its annual PWX conference, August 27-30, where readiness and resiliency…

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APWA Public Works Report Shows Benefit of Investing in American Communities

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—A new research study by the nation’s largest public works group finds American communities are benefiting with local, state and federal investment in water, surface transportation…

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APWA Announces 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—Today, the American Public Works Association (APWA) announced its 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. In its 64th year, this award is one…

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U.S. House Resolution Introduced for National Public Works Week

For Immediate Release H.R. 422 acknowledges public works emergency responders Washington D.C.—The U.S. House has received a bipartisan resolution supporting National Public Works Week. The proposal, sponsored by Minnesota Rep.…

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APWA Encourages Caution with Proposed Build America, Buy America Changes

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—New proposed rules for the Biden administration’s “Build America, Buy America Act” have drawn a response and suggestions from the American Public Works Association’s CEO and…

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APWA President Urges U.S. House Panel to Update National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—Faced with “administrative burdens” that frequently “overwhelm” public works departments throughout the United States, the president of the world’s largest organization of public works professionals today…

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