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The November 2025 APWA Reporter cover with a collage of photos from PWX 2025.

Check Out the November Issue of the APWA Reporter

The November APWA Reporter—PWX in print—is now available online! Did you miss PWX? Were you there, but didn’t get a chance to experience all you wanted to? Or would you…

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APWA: A Leader in Elevating Public Works Professionals as First Responders

KANSAS CITY, MO–The American Public Works Association (APWA) will celebrate and honor National First Responders Day (NFRD), October 28. While police, fire, and EMS are often the three most recognized…

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APWA Leadership Shares Message on Government Shutdown

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is urging Congress and the Administration to work together to stop this government shutdown and return to work for the American people. This shutdown…

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APWA Introduces Pakpour Consulting Group Young Leader of the Year Award

The Myron Calkins Young Leader of the Year Award has been renamed to the Pakpour Consulting Group Young Leader of the Year Award. APWA extends sincere gratitude to the Calkins…

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Pure Water San Diego: A Model for Sustainable Water Infrastructure

The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow spotlighted Pure Water San Diego, one of the nation’s most ambitious water reuse projects. This initiative exemplifies how engineering, public works, and community collaboration…

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Explore the October Issue of the APWA Reporter

The APWA Reporter printed magazine has a digital twin! The October edition—focused on winter maintenance and operations—is now available online and features subject matter experts and leaders from within the…

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Recognize National First Responders Day on October 28

National First Responders Day in the US is October 28. National First Responders Day is also celebrated in Canada on May 1. We’ve created a variety of easy-to-use materials in…

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Speak at an APWA Conference in 2026

Answer the call today to be a speaker at either APWA’s North American Snow Conference or PWX. No matter how many years you’ve been on the job or how large…

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APWA Past-President Dominick Longobardi testifies before Congress.

APWA Tells U.S. House Panel SPEED Act is ‘Sincere Attempt’ to Continue Streamlining, Permitting Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—The world’s largest organization of public works professionals today urged a U.S. Congressional committee to continue streamlining reforms and adopt legislation that would help state and…

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APWA Welcomes New President, Vic Bianes, PE, President-Elect, and Three New Board Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KANSAS CITY, MO–The American Public Works Association (APWA) is honored to announce that Vic Bianes, PE, Major Client Manager, Kleinfelder Engineering, Bonita, California, has been sworn in…

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