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U.S. Congress passes reconciliation bill: What it means for counties

July 3, 2025

On July 3, the U.S. Congress passed sweeping budget reconciliation legislation.

Dave Lucas, director of finance and intergovernmental affairs at the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), Westchester County, N.Y.; Ben Boykin, a Westchester County, N.Y. legislator and NYSAC president and NYSAC Executive Director Stephen Acquario were among the county officials who met with lawmakers June 24.

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County officials voice concern for SNAP, Medicaid amid reconciliation vote

July 3, 2025

Ahead of the Senate and House's budget reconcilliation votes, county officials from five states traveled to Capitol Hill June 24, to advocate against its provisions related to the social safety net programs.

Advocacy

U.S. Senate passes amended reconciliation bill text: What it means for counties

July 1, 2025

On July 1, the U.S. Senate narrowly passed their version of sweeping budget reconciliation legislation.