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ADA Compliance Milestone: Special District Governments Defined and Deadlines Set

NSDC was pleased to see the latest DOJ rule’s regarding ADA compliance with a definition of “special district government” as its own category.

Important Update: Federal OSHA Emergency Response Rules

Emergency response organizations nationwide received encouraging news from Federal OSHA by announcing a significant shift in their rulemaking strategy…

NSDC collaborates with The Public Finance Network to advocate for three key issues for special districts and financing flexibility

NSDC collaborates with The Public Finance Network to advocate for three key issues for special districts and financing flexibility

NSDC unifies voices to speak to OSHA proposed rules

On February 5, 2024, Federal OSHA published its proposed rule on emergency response in the federal register. NSDC is honored to participate in this…

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Built by Bonds: Your Examples Needed!

Aug 4, 2024 — NSDC, in partnership with the Public Finance Network, is developing a database of municipal projects across the nation that have been…

FYI: Financial Disclosure Transparency Act of 2022 standards being defined, draft rule circulated

Aug 1, 2024 — Financial Disclosure Transparency Act of 2022 (“FTDA”). Pursuant to FDTA, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Board of…

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Finance Alert: 2017 Tax Act provisions set to expire, NSDC looking to for ways to extend key benefits for districts

July 31, 2024 — The hearing of the US Senate’s Committee on Finance regarding Tax Tools for Local Economic Development. This topic will be gaining…

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Federal Advocacy Alert - July 11, 2024

Dear Special District Friends:

Advocacy Alert: NSDC Invites Special Districts to Join in Support of Bill to Ensure Use of Fire Retardant against Wildfire

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Support the Special District Grant Accessibility Act - HR 7525/S. 4673

This vital legislation makes it possible for special districts in local communities to access essential funding for water, parks, infrastructure, fire…

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