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Washington Report – March 18, 2024

Due to the Congressional recess, the APWA Washington Report will be on hiatus for two weeks and we will return on April 8. Follow APWA Government Affairs on X and LinkedIn.…

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APWA, U.S. Dept. of Labor Partner to Get More Veterans in Public Works

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—To bridge a workforce challenge in public works and local governments throughout the U.S., the nation’s largest public works organization today announced a partnership with the…

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Washington Report – March 11, 2024

FY 2024 First Funding Package Passes Congress The funding package totals $459B and is composed of six appropriations bills for the following federal departments and agencies through Sept. 30: Agriculture,…

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Ottawa Report – March 4, 2024

The next edition of the Ottawa Report is scheduled to be sent Monday, March 25. Latest News CPWA Makes Submission on PFAS On February 20, the CPWA made a submission…

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Washington Report – March 4, 2024

FY 2024 Appropriations Update Congress passed another continuing resolution (CR) last Thursday night to fund six appropriations bills through March 8 The goal of passing a FY24 consolidated appropriations bill…

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Washington Report – February 26, 2024

FY 2024 Appropriations Update March 1 funding for approximately half of federal government agencies will expire as part one of the current continuing resolution (CR) expires. The second CR will…

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CPWA Submits Letter Supporting Standards on PFAS in Biosolids

CPWA submitted a letter to the Canadian government on implementing an interim standard on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in biosolids. The letter stated CPWA’s consistent support for standards and…

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Ottawa Report – February 19, 2024

Follow CPWA on Twitter! The next edition of the Ottawa Report is scheduled to be sent Monday, March 4. Latest News National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Bill C-317,…

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CPWA Participates in Finance Department 2024 Pre-Budget Consultations

The CPWA Board of Directors provided a written submission for the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2024 budget. The document provides 14 recommendations across three categories: Emergency management and…

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Ottawa Report – February 12, 2024

Follow CPWA on Twitter! The next edition of the Ottawa Report is scheduled to be sent Monday, February 19. Latest News CPWA Participates in Finance Department 2024 Pre-Budget Consultation The…

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