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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060123 FW_ Debt Ceiling Deal Passes House_ Explore NACo's Full Analysis ________________________________ From: NACo Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 8:45:40 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Debt Ceiling Deal Passes House; Explore NACo's Full Analysis ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Featured resources and info from NACo – June 1, 2023 Having trouble viewing this email? Click Here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=0NKqRqb_gQKrMS8-a4c2AfluwDaTwZ9FswBtqLESytfRwlR067v1YwiY8UPXNn6YktRcsfcHtODSM-nC14UM0A~~ &t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/NACo-primary-center_700px_1683049(1)_2259049.png> NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES JUNE 1, 2023 Debt Ceiling Deal Passes House; Explore NACo’s Full Analysis <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=XFabx2A7u75QIwbgXdHgu5ti1W4YuyYkfRaUiEQLWlSZIcWyCZ5x3jlXmD_d5_SEHrCxyNQcn U0GVJj5gkHFmw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=sAvlwsIdZrJLhGbzU1WzcPucjw17o902mIWr4kAFX3YcpunAnXTsWppN95pA2gaKxRRNOBhmCBqo-BLmhDxNEg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> After several rounds of negotiations, the White House and U.S. House Republican leadership reached an agreement to address the debt limit and cap spending. The bill, the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=HIkUXXbXL8TwGThdx9fWD0lmGpZLI6em8jTSti9jcTI2LyYih4gBHV_GVSVACKo39Ej0YnxVwlWCTDUU5yPLMQ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> (FRA) (H.R. 3746), would suspend the debt ceiling through January 1, 2025, effectively increasing the amount of money that the federal government can borrow to fund federal programs. Yesterday, May 31, the House passed the bill by a vote of 314-117. The legislation now heads to the Senate where it must be cleared and become law before Monday, June 5, the day the government would default on its debt. Counties applaud our federal partners for reaching a bipartisan agreement to raise the federal debt ceiling. While this is a significant move that will provide much-needed certainty to counties, there are a handful of provisions of relevance to local leaders including spending cuts, permitting reform, implementing new work requirements for certain federal public assistance programs and reinstating federal student loan payments. READ NACo's FULL ANALYSIS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=cTGztEDVLVFFQeUwqW_oTSIAO3BldI-CbxhUP3_isprWX3w7VfeLOXC0IngCtt_eOwKJmHmRpQMYeLXTEf2tkg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf 6PIvg~~> National Membership Call | TODAY, June 1 at 3 p.m. EDT <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=7Dw6GrZdj3S9WDDRLDdiP-q7JVpzHu_MLA2Kbz8p-Q7K1dNw6tHQGlLDHVC6Lc9Duh-ApY5t1HOemLL Z49MrZQ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> Unpacking Supreme Court Decisions on WOTUS and Property Tax Forfeiture Laws <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=ZmoBhHpBzseuEM34fxPZLuVFBW6JgXaTjnuHw_nP-tS9IdLSIoXUJhL0nm pJqZnCoeg_KIsu6mDJLdX81YtrfQ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=K44U7qh7C9WEF23fR7Fu_fxT8O6psOhP06aymjLZwrhlM1WrWsQ8BDSJUjsVYYl516Pd7HRwnx5L3Bt_KvCtAg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decisions in two major cases impacting county governments. * In Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, a case revolving around the definition of "Waters of the United States," or WOTUS, the Court's ruling narrows the scope of what kinds of waters the federal government can regulate under the Clean Water Act. * In Tyler v. Hennepin County, the Court held that local governments are not entitled to keep surplus equity from the sale of tax-forfeited properties, a decision that will impact counties in at least 13 states. Join NACo for a membership call <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=pQBcIKvDLHKQcsSU_ZtVcrA-tErnvR8IkWE_Dp56upaoY9xTSPvSITOKN97fPIvjjsasbPlAi_tmSdviqSYg4A~~&t=5yvymytli-A vCvKpf6PIvg~~> unpacking these rulings and their implications for county governments moving forward. REGISTER FOR THE NATIONAL CALL <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=njeiYBUsYHXcpyP309xvS6qOyxaTa_CeakBxIhhp-n0srOv5p8o0yObIzrXl9k278rdquHNMz8QTpRbgJ_WgbQ~~&t=5yvymytli-Av CvKpf6PIvg~~> National Membership Call | TOMORROW, June 2 at 3 p.m. EDT <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=yy1uEiicyiPZ6UXqXd5OiRm3FNS893FE6eEwZi4xvQYC6zhZPETOUED33A67TY6iZ8u_5vrmvVR1 MJznuJKZGw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> Local Preemptions in Broadband Permitting Bills <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=tEp7LcnKXYaw8U0mwbQR5eRX9Cwc7PV-kBfF5kupQM73M4rer284uM5VFxs0arMx5U1K6jyMYxnih_CC9DR-Bw ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=R4U8CTAKGboCP1UNOOpatPCk7AAZVwvHOgMYKqiqshxVq5EZ8b5Wvj4XUPt068w_Dv7HfsaJ4X8OtHEk31W--w~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> Join NACo staff for an overview of H.R. 3557, a bill that would enact newly expanded preemptory measures in local land use and zoning authorities pertaining to the streamlined deployment of telecommunications infrastructure. Counties play an important role in the deployment of broadband services, and NACo urges Congress to vote no on H.R. 3557 in order to preserve local decision-making authorities. REGISTER FOR THE NATIONAL CALL <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=TgSlz9wZ4Q37xI6gQEMoFi7qJgPrKPNkT0NbEM9nypEzjHzo6lvJwjyMf9A43fvGp5NdwYGJYcExgRevTE41-g~~&t=5yvymytli-Av CvKpf6PIvg~~> THANK YOU FOR RECOGNIZING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=yD0J7FoqOzWHuB2Q9Rf9IN3QvVceeyIFDrbyp9Y9ieQH3Z1WO4vycMB3lQgUYpQAuM6h7tZZqUzxma Qa0S4XyA~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=OMciJZC9BhozFtky9dN94AiG2gk8YLk_Ucst4E4FvqgXZ9NzJR9_iAZJgYw5i8gc_ASvXWKGi230bpL_mHUXaw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> Over the month of May, counties recognized Mental Health Awareness Month <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=ROz02Kxe-AWy7UdJdA-_yiWjHnz6XnAoUM2nNC1N3N871hg6XiBx3KmgpsUry BumhhLkUgezS2uOlGWn0lN7Kg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> in a multitude of ways, from proclamations, to stakeholder meetings, to social media campaigns and more. We hope the focus on mental and behavioral health work in counties will continue long after this month has passed. If you haven’t already, take a look at NACo’s latest research <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5it gU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=liZDgdWVgqW6rRClT83djtULj-kAlBuKJSuaw8cXz8myB0o1BUWC687_bBUz92dfRg2nStTham7XcXbAG431jw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> on the impact of the mental health crisis on counties. * NACo's NEW RESEARCH ON THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=QJtm3zMUsUAKSEuZxOp6ZHrX756-OwiuYgPJ9P2AaZedcJ7G60CrmHsiTAd7D-MC5jYlPHRD-t4eQ8Jzb-Xz Pg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> * NACo COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=UGDLi2h3-gC_7OJemfqYd2Mes0uhvOTRiM7JZ50AgDwsjte5yhNhD7eq6plXjPdZcZrn83-LfzB2hrQxZLq0lQ~ ~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=2e8O58uR_DvupktpbGLa-DFw9eV0JK2SZCamIlskSDPOaG_P5yqQhPTTVRX66Id2Pyps49XigvQUKhs43054dQ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> SPONSORED CONTENT Coalition of builders, elected officials and citizens create homes <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=4D89ULWGbXC0Y-5PAyA_LVkaXO0bu4QPZpujEQJVwINLLW3ViGzvjWnqBs8xmQ9WusF aSESDKzepCBw9mrjbHw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> In Michigan the work of coalition building has led to the creation of affordable homes and increased employment. This success can be achieved in every county. LEARN MORE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=7NYKxDX-dda5SLnOw_wwuaUuLAen8piebUlhfnplXnr07scT7Iud-3QUP3rtnzVb8jai9XrqzflmuSuj-EaWgQ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> NACo launches exploratory committee on Artificial intelligence <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=dOaasIBH3j9GmqIQVVCUq9ITaG2BIzrnulH_a1GbvI1NKXHMFsP-J5ojJEAmvac5DyYywFY 4T0ko_2nlnaL7WQ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=i9Pm_PxWYDUUKWwIgmZcKSduBjfxXv_lmOdr33ZQ0lyLLUgszSX_CXL7YXAvX7rGDwQaEuzBx9KU-kh0V3iRRQ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> NACo announced <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=CpwVF1JUmXldac28-NsFOo7tiYeKRNgfm-kiLB04t7jDRk4_ucOaf8jDepR32xOl5YsRxrBRvtOmNC8uCvY8rg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Exploratory Committee <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=n8fjtXZvyqBZ2VFPWMqdEGd6th7CvfzLlo2tpenfo9UoKQBU82dH-SSOvK_nuXE9XV4n9CYL0Lc qP2A8Icbhfg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> last week. The group of 15 county elected and appointed officials is tasked with examining opportunities and challenges around AI through the lens of county governance policies and practices, operations and constituent services, public trust, privacy and security, and workforce productivity and skills development. LEARN MORE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=pWJH9EZ0re7zn2GH-XJ3YoOhaxx0sscnIlztF6CjHXHngRY2C_ce85kUIMbPW414tD19ifvD--5OtfBeLK783w~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> Former County Leaders Introduce Legislation on Intergovernmental Partnerships <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=0KHlwfS7RNtfA-NjqEnt3cebmUOvWmKXtXautXZNMYoPFp9PFEbEvzOK eBtGIqsC22J95gayYfewvnJKiZTvEg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=0exOj5l-slsfvrVJS74XfkgBKnYTzLUwwYq52FM_AfB9s4yCZ00XauxTfMCdW8Ig_GFUqKC9Y9fBJ3rvO5YPIw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> On May 18, U.S. Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.) reintroduced the Restore the Partnership Act <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=RLUVBJ1m3FllvD_F9 L3du-fPmuNjOHBFaGooaYr9dCWw2mN5y4X7SCbgc6tzkUiAQBNk_P7D-O2cIdvCC7WseQ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> (H.R. 3480) to strengthen the intergovernmental partnership by establishing a “Commission on Intergovernmental Relations of the United States” at the federal level. As key partners in our nation’s intergovernmental system, counties strongly support this bill and the establishment of a federal commission dedicated to optimizing the intergovernmental partnership. LEARN MORE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=FRyNlU4NzHH1_Yj3AwL_W-E9L9vUFuO0lDiNVCUs5-VxIS6avhiZB5qlLx7O65XUoTa5P5YCHfCaH8m9HooHIw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> Explore A new report on the state of county cybersecurity <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=EB7PztRzIG9aRqt2bRackdN6Q-Hc7bw50toG70_WHjlCkigvMnlcFj0_qLlcVwrq6KkdRt1vPujj SDFckyQ4ng~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=_NDki9cKRQz5RWh5omU4UWM_DZJuLxgDM6CE1tVPysP-Fh3hEr_fJSDzZte7GsaiL65d-h-5HrNPichXra9pPw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> NACo and Accenture conducted research to better understand the state of county cybersecurity and gain insight into counties’ current risk environments. The report provides key updates and identifies opportunities counties can leverage to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect data, systems and operations. LEARN MORE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=CVSh6-7Tpq7Sa8MPYzjRd8X7kZ2thvyF-z0A71Gj9fg7oE_L0XxgaYM3NInv6vP1WPv-7pqWLJbhoDudXlO8Pw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> EXTENDED DEADLINE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=GI9oP1tF5Z2YH_ios8U8Zl6BuO0aV0Ho3KiyWLIrWM_B6Z1cCEWFIMGms8payNUYxkNNq9jiyhqp5Vwk8d4MCA~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> Apply Today for NACo's inaugural Counties for Career Success Cohort <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=gatJ_3AepdXcA9XMDar8-cC1UbSXsI3cRF6E5XX8zEMlRArJHnK8RUUo03hATK8jX8 bFbo76OCPtOiLQL-btlA~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=O5kDrdlskGRAqf2XcZiQkG4OiRDJyZAvRjD7G1DItJ4Ne-EeU33eXDBp_n4sRr8yKbzbFESF4No87-kENfY6oA~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> NACo is seeking leaders in post-secondary education, workforce development and human services interested in reducing barriers to employment and education to join the Counties for Career Success peer learning cohort. Cohort members will access tools and technical assistance while building connections with peer counties and national experts. Applications for the eight-county cohort are now due July 14. LEARN MORE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=LptTbNN80Jg9hndbHU2fmIXogoLuCRQIRR_GqE_qtsX8mMiuYDZHGE7CtBs3mn0-z5QPhIKbrKZvXXkJesNtEA~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COUNTIES Bipartisan Infrastructure Law <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=sWDhlaFZVHAbijy16aj9OwtDs-UlfTCxamDguzAZPnxmvK3fTe7cP4uhb5icFqL-CF_PHmsVp81IaxwDu7r1-Q~~&t=5yvymytli-AvC vKpf6PIvg~~> | CONCEPT PAPERS DUE JUNE 16 $51 MILLION COMPETITIVE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR THE RESILEINCY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=FddEl1AEGzxvoBEmBWicmPYno3_Z9TrJp K2cf-5SEfM7jbgoH_G_sQIREH-73G6g8Ky8aHlWVfUVE4tUXUJZKg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> $51 million is available through the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Ride and Drive Electric Program. The program will award funds to eligible entities, including counties, to bolster the resiliency, reliability and accessibility of electric vehicle charging stations in rural and disadvantaged communities. LEARN MORE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=6_Ofs3xLI45I361-17-0UUJF7n0m-vBgE681qyX4KlqFyBZRZp8yTwuc9AsU2CWH1sGg4RlglzMwSIsorAKcGA~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> CONCEPT PAPERS DUE JUNE 26 $99.5 MILLION COMPETITIVE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=HLHywjATxQlR-iheRi0I- KS7Q6ycr5FacN2_Zp4ZWODUrdhJKka0umJtHiHQbraSWXQmYwLcEIY1kSI2xTsr9w~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> $99.5 million in funding is available through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Offices to support projects that focus on reducing soft costs associated with electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved communities, providing consumer education and developing batteries that utilize low-cost and widely-available materials. LEARN MORE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=RpbVzFr57EToxrcg5_Da4U5usx5H6i-6mTUD-9u_r9Nft91yojXXvy2CkIKEi8FUmdosTzALoCpMX3FMQwYoRQ~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> Bipartisan Infrastructure Law <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=vKXl1ck0Uwq2k_byCj14Y6syiIK0QyquS7T8GRj-t6rWVQtLdN6yV4OMGQD-CwQKIbE7XXY4PQwM2HparrLlBg~~&t=5yvymytli-AvC vKpf6PIvg~~> | DEADLINE JULY 10 $1.18 BILLION COMPETITIVE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=C197TYG_-TMYqvkTrG_mEVqxk2Rik_VaO3MfwB2XLOdrPfmuPlSyl I3xJZNyw3udsFDQYZuP99CK0BYm6kplFw~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> $1.18 billion is available for eligible entities – local governments, metropolitan planning organizations and Tribes – to develop safety action plans or to implement existing approved plans at an 80 percent federal match. LEARN MORE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=DmlmkSoZTjB9BQIhHUy6PgdfrjaHGucqDve1fNFS9K1j4HBzoOCml-2fTooQetHPFTQhY2ZvAcFZwzdfH7xwXA~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> Bipartisan Infrastructure Law <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=nxsdaqmYxbk4LSNboeUovHIAxVbNtH0DmKJUjbdkEvRwDYaboy-tso5q6IM-0LLb7QRd1io-DiokYOCsGJiAjA~~&t=5yvymytli-AvC vKpf6PIvg~~> | DEADLINE AUGUST 18 $848 million for local infrastructure resilience <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=i1ZYChXIZ9mHjHekUHTtj_qspLZE1cs1i89AWmgDaLx-QenYdTZrWWmG0bH0c2WTzRrmlvie-HBwW_0YRhKwh A~~&t=5yvymytli-AvCvKpf6PIvg~~> $848 million is available in FY 2022 and FY 2023 funding for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) grant program. Established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, PROTECT funds may be used to plan for and improve the resiliency of local infrastructure. 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