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House and Senate Name Conferees for Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
The House and Senate have both voted to go to conference on a multi-year highway and transit bill. The House approved its version of the bill, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act, last week while the Senate approved its...
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EDA’s Streamlined Application Process
During the 2015 NADO Annual Training Conference, Angela Belden Martinez and Nathan Ohle of the U.S. Economic Development Administration reviewed proposed changes to streamline the agency’s grant application process. These changes are incorporated in the 2016 Federal Funding Opportunity...
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House Approves Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
This week, the U.S. of House of Representatives approved the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 3763) by a vote of 363 to 64. The bill largely preserves the key elements of current law and maintains funding...
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Congress Approves Bipartisan Two-Year Budget Deal and Debt Ceiling Increase
This week, details of a two-year, bipartisan budget deal were unveiled. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 would increase discretionary spending by $80 billion over sequestration-level spending caps. Spending would be split evenly between defense and non-defense discretionary programs with...
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House to Consider Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill Next Week; Current Programs Extended Through November 20
On October 22, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved by voice vote the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. The measure funds surface transportation programs at $330 billion. While the measure is being touted as a...
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Planning for a More Resilient Future: A Guide to Regional Approaches
This report covers the rapidly-growing body of research on resilience, describing the main ideas that are driving policy and practice across the country and examining current thinking on regional and economic resilience.
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Congress Returns Next Week to Full Agenda
Both the House and Senate have been on recess this week. When they return, they face a full agenda. The House leadership elections are still in flux, with no consensus candidate for Speaker of the House having emerged. The current...
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House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Unveils Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill; Mark-Up Scheduled for October 22
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to mark up its version of a surface transportation reauthorization bill on October 22. The bill text was introduced this week. The House bill recommends level funding for surface transportation programs with inflationary...
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Congratulations to the 2015 NADO Photo Contest Winners!
The 2015 NADO Photo Contest saw 27 of our member organizations submit over 120 images that showcased what makes their regions great places to live, work, and play. Images were judged in four categories: Strengthening the Built and Natural Environments,...
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House Republicans Postpone Leadership Elections
This week, House Republicans postponed their leadership elections. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was initially tapped to be the next speaker, has withdrawn from the race. The date for the speaker election has not been announced. It is likely...