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Session recap
The 2020 Census is hiring!
Aug 16 2019
The 2020 Census will be staffing up across the state as we get closer to the first major field operations of 2020.
States & cities clash over potential opioid settlements
Aug 16 2019
Progress towards a settlement in the massive federal opioid litigation has stalled, even as the financial and human costs continue to mount.
Broadband access gains momentum in both Washingtons
Apr 12 2019
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D–WA) recently introduced the
Digital Equity Act of 2019
, new legislation aimed at closing the digital divide in communities across the country.
AWC response to FCC franchise rule making
Nov 16 2018
AWC submitted a
response
to the FCC rule making process that will change how cable franchise fees are calculated.
New FCC rules preempt cities on small cell deployment
Oct 31 2018
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted
a declaratory ruling and order
on September 26 that dramatically preempts local authority on the siting of cellular wireless technology.
FCC proposes new rules on cable franchise fees
Oct 31 2018
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed new
rules
that would change how franchise fees are calculated.
Bellevue resolution honors Chinese-American veterans
Aug 24 2018
At their July 18 meeting, the City of Bellevue unanimously passed a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to honor the contributions of Chinese-American veterans of World War II.
Federal legislation preempting the rights of cities
Jul 18 2018
The National League of Cities (NLC) informed us that the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold hearings on July 25 about
S. 3157
, the "Streamlining The Rapid Evolution And Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance (STREAMLINE) Small Cell Deployment Act."
U.S. Supreme Court issues long-awaited opinion on collecting remote sales tax
Jun 21 2018
Overturning
Quill v. North Dakota
has been a long-standing federal priority for AWC.
Culverts case heard in U.S. Supreme Court
Apr 27 2018
The case former attorney general Rob McKenna once called
“the most important Washington lawsuit you have never heard of”
was heard in the United States Supreme Court on April 18.
Infrastructure week is May 14-21
Apr 27 2018
The National League of Cities (NLC) is focusing on infrastructure as their key legislative priority this year.
Federal Legislative Priorities update
Mar 30 2018
A lot has been happening in the federal legislative arena so far this year.
AWC & partners’ infrastructure report gains traction
Feb 14 2018
Last year, AWC partnered with the Association of Washington Business (AWB), the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), and the Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) to issue a comprehensive report about Washington State’s infrastructure needs and the importance of investment to grow a strong economy.
Tax reform heats up in the other Washington – SALT on the table
Oct 06 2017
As Congress grapples with reforming the federal tax code, one proposal under serious consideration is eliminating the deduction of state and local taxes (SALT) for individual taxpayers.
Congress in recess – AWC and partners talk infrastructure
Apr 14 2017
The U.S. Congress is in recess and members of our delegation here at home.
Attorney General guidance on immigration enforcement
Apr 07 2017
The Department of Justice (DOJ) was in the news recently announcing their plan to require cities applying for DOJ grants to certify their compliance with federal law, including Section 1373 of the U.S. Code.
New report lays groundwork for a federal Infrastructure Initiative
Mar 17 2017
As the new administration and Congress consider making major investment in the nation’s infrastructure, AWC has worked with the Association of Washington Business and state organizations representing counties and ports, to produce a report outlining some of the needs and benefits of state infrastructure investments.
City officials storm Capitol Hill in the other Washington
Mar 17 2017
Joining another 2,300 city officials from across the country, nearly 100 Washington city officials visited Washington, D.C. last week to attend a National League of Cities conference.
AWC Federal Priorities under review
Feb 10 2017
With the passage of time and changes in Washington D.C., it is again time to review the priorities.
Working to bring Federal infrastructure investments to Washington
Feb 03 2017
The Trump Administration is following through on campaign promises to construct a new initiative to address the well-recognized need for a significant new federal investment in our nation’s infrastructure.
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