Capital Loop - June 12. 2017

Policy resolutions and platform changes due soon

The policy statements serve as a guide for NACo members and staff to advance the association’s federal policy agenda before the White House, Congress and federal agencies. Read more

Commissioner highlights importance of CDBG and HOME

Orange County, N.C. Commissioner Renee Price, chair of NACo’s Community, Economic and Workforce Development Steering Committee, discussed the need for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, slated for elimination in President Trump’s proposed FY2018 budget, at a Capitol Hill roundtable. Read more

National Flood Insurance Program re-authorization underway

Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) released draft legislation that would extend the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization for 10 years. The new proposal, replacing the current program set to expire Sept. 30, would increase investment in flood mitigation and resiliency. Read more

New CBO score, same county concerns in health care reform bill

The American Health Care Act moves to the Senate, but NACo continues to be concerned about reductions in Medicaid funding and the retention of the “Cadillac Tax” on health plans as a funding mechanism. Read more

NACo testifies on Clean Water Act requirements

Hamilton County, Ohio Commissioner Todd Portune discussed how EPA’s Integrated Planning Framework can help counties meet Clean Water Act goals in a flexible and affordable way. Read more