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More than 5,000 Public Works Professionals Will Gather in San Diego to Learn and Lend a Hand after Tropical Storm Hilary

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO—The American Public Works Association will welcome more than 5,000 Public Works First Responders to its annual PWX conference, August 27-30, where readiness and resiliency…

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APWA Public Works Report Shows Benefit of Investing in American Communities

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—A new research study by the nation’s largest public works group finds American communities are benefiting with local, state and federal investment in water, surface transportation…

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APWA Announces 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington D.C.—Today, the American Public Works Association (APWA) announced its 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. In its 64th year, this award is one…

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U.S. House Resolution Introduced for National Public Works Week

For Immediate Release H.R. 422 acknowledges public works emergency responders Washington D.C.—The U.S. House has received a bipartisan resolution supporting National Public Works Week. The proposal, sponsored by Minnesota Rep.…

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APWA Encourages Caution with Proposed Build America, Buy America Changes

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—New proposed rules for the Biden administration’s “Build America, Buy America Act” have drawn a response and suggestions from the American Public Works Association’s CEO and…

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APWA President Urges U.S. House Panel to Update National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—Faced with “administrative burdens” that frequently “overwhelm” public works departments throughout the United States, the president of the world’s largest organization of public works professionals today…

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Public Works Professionals Select Top Five Trending Technologies for 2023

For Immediate Release Kansas City, MO—After tallying over 3,000 votes from public works professionals, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has announced its Top Five Trending Technologies for 2023. APWA’s…

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APWA Delivers Public Works Policy Priorities to 118th Congress

For Immediate Release Emergency management, transportation, water resiliency remain top focus areas Washington D.C.—The world’s largest organization of public works professionals today said its membership wants Congress to focus on…

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FEMA, APWA Begin 3-Year MOU to Promote Emergency Management

For Immediate Release Washington D.C.—The world’s largest organization of public works professionals and the Federal Emergency Management Agency today signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to advance FEMA’s mission and…

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