Reviewing a Successful Year
byThe 2016 election cycle, officially kicked off by the Presidential primaries on Feb. 1, was supposed to result in a slow legislative year. By…
Legislation
Let’s Get Real About the Election
byMake no mistake, Nov. 8, 2016, will be the day America elects a new president. The implications of the election are broad. The economy…
Congress Is Long on Work, Short on Time
byWhen Congress reconvenes from its seven-week recess after Labor Day, there will be plenty to do, but there won’t be time to really accomplish…
2016 Washington Summit Recap
byPlanning for NUCA’s 2016 Washington Summit began the week after our annual convention in Puerto Rico. The Summit has grown each of the past…
Inside Washington: Water Infrastructure Financing on the Rise
byThe infrastructure community has long been warning about the age and state of disrepair of America’s water infrastructure. Numerous reports, from the likes of…
The SRF Conundrum
byWater infrastructure, and more specifically the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program, is in a unique position of having almost no opposition. Everyone in America,…
Do Not Squander This Opportunity
byThe Washington Summit is right around the corner. Our annual advocacy event will be held May 23-26, in Washington, D.C. It is, without a…
What Flint has Taught Us about Washington
byFlint, Mich., used to be a community deeply rooted in the automotive industry. General Motors had several manufacturing facilities in Flint, as did many…
NUCA Inside Washington: SRFs and the Hurdles of Financing Infrastructure
byYou won’t hear this often about the EPA, but its State Revolving Fund (SRF) program is one of the most effective tools for financing…
After a Successful Year, 2016 Is Not the Time to Break Stride
byThe utility and excavation industry saw some meaningful benefits of Washington Advocacy in 2015. Coalitions of diverse industries came together to oppose and challenge…