Washington Report

Washington Report – February 5, 2024

Final Day: Share Feedback with EPA on Proposed Update to Lead and Copper Rule Comments are consistent with APWA policy priorities opposing unfunded mandates and supporting greater access to assistance…

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Washington Report – January 29, 2024

Engineering and Public Works Roadshow Stops in Frankfort, KY The Roadshow will fete the Mountain Parkway Expansion at 1:30 p.m. ET, today in Frankfort, KY; Joining Gov. Andy Beshear will…

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Washington Report – January 22, 2024

Federal Government Funded into Early March At the end of last week, the President signed into law a third Congressionally approved continuing resolution (CR) keeping the federal government funded with…

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Washington Report – January 8, 2024

Happy New Year from APWA Government Affairs. Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Jan. 15, the APWA Washington Report will next be published on Jan. 22. Congress Returns…

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Washington Report – December 11, 2023

Due to the holidays and pending Congressional recess, the APWA Washington Report will be on hiatus and next published Jan. 8. Follow us on X and LinkedIn for updates. Best…

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Washington Report – December 4, 2023

Biden Administration Releases Updated Fact Sheets on IIJA The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) recently turned 2-years old and to share federal investments to date, the Biden Administration released…

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Washington Report – November 13, 2023

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Washington Report will be published next on Nov. 27. APWA Government Affairs wishes you and yours a safe and wonderful holiday.Β  Current Funding CR…

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Washington Report – November 6, 2023

CRSW Nov. 13 to 17β€”Register for Kickoff Webinar Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) is recognized this year Nov. 13 to 17; A kickoff webinar is scheduled for 2:00 pm ET…

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Washington Report – October 30, 2023

House Elects Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker After three candidates fell short, House Republicans united around Louisiana U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, who previously served as vice chair of the House…

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Washington Report – October 23, 2023

National First Responder Day This Week National First Responder Day is Oct. 28 and it’s an important day for APWA first responders; U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution…

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