Washington Report
December 15, 2026 The Washington Report will be published next on Jan. 5, when the House and Senate return to session following the holidays. APWA Government Affairs wishes everyone in…
Latest News APWA to Co-Host Water Infrastructure Briefing this Week on Capitol Hill APWA, in conjunction with 18 water and government associations and nonprofits, is co-hosting a panel on Capitol…
Latest News Congress Returns with Most FY26 Appropriations to Complete The House and Senate return post-Thanksgiving today with much to complete before the continuing resolution (CR) funding the federal government…
*Due to Thanksgiving, the APWA Washington Report will next be published on December 1. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday. Latest News Federal Government Shutdown Ends On November…
Latest News Federal Government Shutdown Continues The federal government shutdown continues and there is no known timetable for when Congress may act to fully re-open the government; The House of…
Latest News Federal Government Shutdown Continues The federal government continues its partial shutdown, which means “non-essential” personnel and operations are not authorized to continue because FY26 appropriations bills have not…
Latest News Update on the Federal Government Shutdown The federal government is operating under a partial shutdown, which means “non-essential” personnel and operations are not authorized to continue; “Essential” employees…
Latest News Federal Government Shutdown Continues The federal government is operating under a partial shutdown, which means “non-essential” personnel and operations are not authorized to continue; “Essential” employees continue working…
Latest News President Trump Meeting with House, Senate Leaders on FY26 Funding The current fiscal year ends tomorrow, Sept. 30, and as of the writing of today’s Washington Report, there…
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