On July 4, President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is a comprehensive legislative package that addresses a wide range of policy areas, including tax reform, healthcare, defense spending, border security, workforce development, and energy policy.
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On June 10, the Campaign to Invest in America’s Workforce (CIAW), which NADO is an active member, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to reject harmful cuts to workforce development programs recently proposed as part of the president’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget request.
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” by a vote of 215 to 214, with one member voting present. The vote followed extended negotiations and a prolonged floor debate. All Democratic members voted against the legislation. Two Republican members, Representatives Thomas Massie (KY) and Warren Davidson (OH), also opposed the bill, while Representative Andy Harris (MD) voted present. The vote result reflects a narrowly unified Republican caucus following several days of internal discussions and revisions to the bill’s language.
Marketing & Communications Resources The Power of Storytelling (2023) Many economic development organizations (including Economic Development Districts, Councils of Governments, Regional Planning Commissions, and Regional
Hosted by NADO and the Development District Association of Appalachia (DDAA), this webinar provides tools and tips for effective digital advocacy. NADO and DDAA were
During this webinar, learn how a group of committed, caring, and passionate residents of St. James, MN (pop. 4,750) chose to embrace the changing population
In April 2021, NADO board members Lisa Cooper and Lenny Elaison testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and
The webinar recording and slide deck (PDF) are now available from a NADO-hosted webinar that focused on the implementation of the Reinvigorating Lending for the Future
The NADO publication, “All Politics Is Local: A Guide to Grassroots Action” features sections on communicating with members of Congress, using the media to influence