Broadband Omnibus Bill Advances
One of AOC’s priority bills in the 2022 Legislative Session, House Bill 4092 - known as the session's broadband omnibus bill, moved out of its policy committee during the first week of session with unanimous [...]
Counties Welcome American Rescue Plan Act Final Rule Offering Key Flexibility to Support Recovery
With the historic investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the nation’s counties are leading efforts to save lives and restore livelihoods. The National Association of Counties (NACo) welcomed the release of the [...]
NACo Submits Comments on Treasury’s Interim Final Rule for Fiscal Recovery Fund
On July 16, the National Association of Counties (NACo) submitted comments on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established under the [...]
U.S. Treasury Releases New Guidance on Certification Process for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
On April 15, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released new guidance on pre-award requirements, outlining immediate steps counties need to take to receive future direct payments from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the [...]