County leaders join effort to recognize national service

Lawmakers passed the bipartisan EXPLORE Act (H.R.6492) on December 19 to boost outdoor recreation opportunities on public lands for county residents and visitors and aid gateway communities

Omnibus package will advance county interests in economic development, water infrastructure 

The U.S. House Education and Workforce and U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee leadership released their bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) – A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Congressional leadership is now working to gain support for the negotiated bill text during the lame duck session.