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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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Senate EPW Committee Releases Outline on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
On July 19, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-CA), released an outline of the EPW Committee’s long-term surface transportation reauthorization measure, referred to as “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century” (MAP-21). The...
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2011 NADO Regional Sustainable Forum
On July 25, 2011, the NADO Research Foundation is sponsoring a peer exchange, 2011 Regional Sustainable Development Forum: Building Resilient Regions, at the office of the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) in Kansas City, Missouri. Combined file of all forum presentations ...
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Congratulations to the Winners of the NADO 2011 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award!
The NADO Research Foundation sponsors an annual award program to honor innovative and excellent approaches to regional transportation planning and program implementation. Congratulations to this year’s Excellence in Regional Transportation Award recipients! Winners will be honored at the Awards Reception...
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House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Holds Several Hearings
Ensure Maintenance of U.S. Harbors: On July 8, the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH), held a hearing to examine H.R. 104, the “Realize America’s Maritime Promise” (RAMP) Act. The measure, introduced by Rep. Charles...
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Senate EPW Committee Releases Outline of Surface Transportation Legislation
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), led by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), has released an outline of the Committee’s long-term surface transportation reauthorization measure, “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century” (MAP-21). The outline broadly describes...
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US DOT Webinar: Lessons on How to Compete for a USDOT TIGER Grant
In preparation for the release of its FY 2011 TIGER Discretionary Grants, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) will be holding the webinar Lessons on How to Compete for a USDOT TIGER Grant on Monday, July 18, 2011 from 1:00...
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More Details of Surface Transportation Reauthorizations Released
This week, both the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure took steps closer to introducing their surface transportation reauthorization bills. Senate EPW Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-CA) has now said that...
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DOT Announces Third Round of TIGER Grants
On June 30, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that $527 million will be available for the third round of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program grants. To date, the TIGER program has funded roads, bridges, freight...
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Short-Term FAA Extension Signed Into Law
On June 29, President Obama signed the “Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part III” (P.L. 112-21), which will extend programs under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for three weeks until July 22. The previous extension (P.L. 112-16) was...
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Letter to Reps. Mica and Duncan From Reps. Rahall and DeFazio Regarding Surface Transportation Authorization Bill Priorities
On June 14, Representative Nick Rahall (D-WV) and Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) sent a letter to Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure John Mica (R-FL) and Representative John Duncan (R-TN) outlining their priorities for a long-term surface...