Browse by Tag: Legislative
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Latest on Federal Programs, Congressional To-Do List in Monthly Legislative Briefing
During a September 26 webinar, NADO’s legislative team discussed the latest on congressional appropriations, federal program spending, and current and upcoming policy priorities in Washington. Activities around reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, tax reform, and infrastructure were highlighted as...
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NADO Testifies Before House Subcommittee; Discusses EDA, Infrastructure
On September 13, NADO participated in a House subcommittee hearing on infrastructure and economic development titled “Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Economic Development Stakeholders’ Perspectives.” Justin Hembree, Executive Director of Land of Sky Regional Council and NADO Board...
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NADO Legislative Webinar Briefing: Appropriations and September Congressional Agenda
On August 29, NADO hosted a webinar briefing on appropriations and what to expect from Congress in September. The presentation provides recent news on actions taken by the House and Senate on fiscal year 2018 (FY18) spending measures. There are...
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NADO Hosts Webinar, Updates Members on Budget and Appropriations Process: Recording and Slides Available
On July 25, NADO hosted a webinar briefing on the current budget and appropriations process. Following the Trump Administration’s release of its fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget request (https://www NULL.whitehouse NULL.gov/sites/whitehouse NULL.gov/files/omb/budget/fy2018/budget NULL.pdf), Congress has taken action on a number...
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Administration Submits Fiscal Year 2017 Spending Recommendations
The Trump administration has transmitted to the House and Senate Appropriations committees its recommended funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2017 spending bills. The proposed funding levels would reduce spending by $17.9 billion for the remainder of the fiscal year,...
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NADO Legislative Priorities for 2017 Available
NADO’s legislative priorities document for 2017 has been finalized. These priorities will guide NADO’s legislative advocacy efforts in the coming year. Click here to view the legislative priorities....
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Recording Available for NADO Webinar on the 2016 Elections and the Impacts on Regional Development Organizations
In case you or your staff missed NADO’s November 16 webinar on the 2016 elections and the impact on regional development organizations and local governments, a recording of the webinar and presentation slides are now available. Click here (PDF) to...
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Register Today: NADO Webinar on the President’s FY2017 Federal Budget Request; February 17
On February 17 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) will hold a special webinar entitled, An Analysis of the President’s FY2017 Federal Budget Request (https://attendee NULL.gotowebinar NULL.com/register/8242843332439580417). During the webinar, NADO legislative staff will provide...
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Fiscal Year 2016 Spending Update: Congress Expected to Pass Another Short Term Continuing Resolution
Congress has been unable to complete a fiscal year (FY) 2016 spending deal this week. With the current Continuing Resolution (CR) expiring today, a stopgap measure has been introduced to continue funding for federal programs until December 16. (x-apple-data-detectors://1) The...
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NADO Executive Committee Visits with Federal Agencies, Congress, and National Partners
NADO Executive Committee Members pictured left to right are Immediate Past President Terry Bobrowski (TN), President Jeff Kiely (NM), First Vice President Lynne Keller Forbes (SD), Second Vice President Doug Elliott (IA), Treasurer Scott Koons (FL), and Secretary Kevin Byrd...
