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Roadshow Stop Celebrates Seattle’s Colman Dock

Seattle—The replacement project for Seattle’s Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock, one of the world’s busiest ferry terminals, today was showcased by local officials and engineers as part of the Engineering…

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APWA Leadership Shares Message in Response to Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Dear APWA Members, The American Public Works Association is deeply saddened by the loss of life in Tuesday’s tragic accident that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key…

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APWA Announces 2024 Jennings Randolph International Fellows

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City, MO—Today, the American Public Works Association (APWA) is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Tracy Peterson and Mr. Charles Jones as the 2024 Jennings…

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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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APWA Board Appoints New Board Member

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kansas City, MO—The American Public Works Association’s Board of Directors appointed Paul McElhaney to fill the remainder of the Region II Director term recently vacated by Dominick…

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APWA Board Elects New President-Elect

Kansas City, MO—The American Public Works Association’s board has elected a new president-elect: long-time APWA member Dominick Longobardi. This position opened after President-Elect Lisa Rapp passed away unexpectedly in early…

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APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today signed a 5-year memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The MOA, signed during a…

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APWA, Federal Highway Administration Sign 5-Year MOA

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association today signed a 5-year memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The MOA, signed during a…

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Submit a Nomination for Board of Directors Positions

Updated February 20, 2024 APWA is now accepting nominations for Region II Director to fill the remaining 1.5 years of the term vacated by the selection of Dominick Longobardi as…

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Public Works Professionals Select Top Five Trending Technologies for 2024

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO – January 16, 2024 – After tallying over 4,500 votes from public works professionals, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has announced its Top…

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