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The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) offers tools and resources to help regional development organizations stay current on legislative and policy action in Washington, DC and become informed active advocates on behalf of their local communities.
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NADO Participates in NACDEP Conference
On May 21, NADO participated in a panel discussion at the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (http://nacdep NULL.net/) (NACDEP) Annual Conference in Park City, Utah. Cheryal Lee Hills, Executive Director of the Region Five Development Commission (http://www NULL.regionfive...
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Negotiations Continue on Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
NOTE TO NADO MEMBERS: Negotiations are well under way at the staff level. If you are concerned about the Regional Transportation Planning Organization issue or the MPO population issue, now is the time to contact your members of Congress that...
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NADO Issues Action Alert on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Click Here... to View the Full NADO Transportation Action Alert SPECIFIC ACTION NEEDED: Urge your Senators and Representatives to support the House language (included in H.R. 7) for state DOT “cooperation” with non-metropolitan local officials in the statewide transportation planning
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NADO Issues Action Alert on EDA
Click here... to download a PDF of the NADO EDA Action Alert ACTION NEEDED: Urge your Representatives to vote “yes” on the Rep. Michael Michaud (D-ME) amendment to restore a proposed $38 million cut to the U.S. Economic Development Administration
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Apply Now for a 2012 NADO Innovation Award
NADO sponsors two annual award programs to nationally recognize the impressive efforts of regional development organizations. The Innovation Award honors significant advances in community and economic development, including but not limited to small business finance, energy and infrastructure projects, housing...
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NADO Recognizes Excellence in Regional Transportation Award Winners
The NADO Research Foundation and RPO America have announced the 2012 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award-winning projects. This is the sixth year that the program has honored projects for their innovation, effectiveness, and impact on communities throughout the nation. The...
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House and Senate Leaders Name Conferees to Negotiate Surface Transportation Legislation
ACTION NEEDED: Please continue to urge your Senators and Representatives to support the House language for state DOT “cooperation” with non-metropolitan local officials in the statewide transportation planning process (including the establishment of Regional Transportation Planning Organizations for areas outside...
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House Committee Examines Challenges Facing the Workforce Investment System; WIA Reauthorization Proposal Introduced
Since the start of the 112th Congress, the House Education and the Workforce Committee has been holding a series of hearings to examine and address the continued challenges facing the workforce investment system. On April 17, the Committee, chaired by...
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NADO Issues Action Alert on Upcoming House-Senate Conference of Surface Transportation Reauthorization
SPECIFIC ACTION NEEDED: Urge your Senators and Representatives to support the House language for state DOT “cooperation” with non-metropolitan local officials in the statewide transportation planning process (including the establishment of Regional Transportation Planning Organizations for areas outside of MPOs),...
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House Clears Another Short Term Extension of Surface Transportation Programs, Paves the Way for Possible Conference with Senate
On April 18, the U.S. House of Representatives passed another 90-day extension of surface transportation programs (H.R. 4348) which House leaders plan to use as a vehicle to begin a conference committee with the U.S. Senate, which has already approved...