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H.R.2766 Special District Fairness Act Introduced Statement by Ann Terry, NSDA Chair

NSDA is excited to announce the marquee bill to define special districts in Federal law is now introduced just weeks before NSDA leaders convene in…

NSDA's exclusive member webinars: Empowering Special District Leaders. Next up? May 6

The National Special Districts Association (NSDA) is excited to launch our 2025 Webinar and Discussion Series, designed specifically for special…

Register Here: Texas Welcomes NSDA for Special District Leadership Forum

Come if you are special district managers, directors, chiefs, and administrators to this exclusive regional forum to address critical governance…

Districts Make a Difference to Students lives

April 6, 2025. NSDA's marquee public awareness campaign recently closed the Student Video Contest and saw an increase of over 72% of student…

Dates Coming Soon: Illinois Welcomes NSDA for Special District Leadership Forum

NSDA invites Illinois special district managers, directors, chiefs, and administrators to an exclusive regional forum to address critical governance…

GovDeals joins NSDA as a GOLD Business Affiliate. Welcome!

GovDeals, joining as a Business Affiliate member, is an online marketplace that facilitates the sale of surplus assets from government, educational…

NSDA Welcomes Maine and Texas new members!

Check out our newest members! Welcome Mustang Special Utility District in Texas and York Sewer District of Maine.

NSDC reflects on 2024 and reinvigorates as NSDA for 2025

As 2024 came to a close, the National Special District Coalition (NSDC) celebrated a year of remarkable progress and growth. From launching the…

Press Release: National Special Districts Association launches to unify 40,000 special districts across the country

Congress fails to enact SDGAA

Late into the night, the 118th Congress drew to a close as members of the House and Senate concluded their legislative business for the year. In the…

NSDC Surpasses 25,000 Supporters for Special District Grant Accessibility Act

With the welcome addition of the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, bringing an additional 300 members, support for HR7525 continues to grow. With over…

Press Release: Senate Committee Passes SDGAA to Senate Floor

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Houston Chronicle: The Woodlands in Texas Supports Special District Grant Accessibility Act

We are excited to share that The Woodlands has voiced its strong support for the Special District Grant Accessibility Act (SDGAA). As highlighted in…

2024- HR7525/S.4673 passes out of HSGAC on July 31st!

» To read the text of 2024 bill, S. 4673, click here.

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Special District Grant Accessibility Act moves to the Senate

In a major milestone for the nation's special districts, the House passed the Special District Grant Accessibility Act and has now been introduced in…

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Press Release - NSDC Announces Chantal Unfug as New National Public Affairs, Outreach & Engagement Director

The National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC) is excited to announce Chantal Unfug's appointment as its new Public Affairs, Outreach & Engagement…

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House passes the bipartisan Special District Grant Accessibility Act (H.R. 7525) - May 6, 2024

Historic Legislation a Victory for Special Districts Across the United States

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NSDC’s Online Presence Transformed with New Streamline Website

The National Special Districts Coalition is excited to announce the January 8, 2024 re-launch of its website on the Streamline web hosting platform.

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Reflecting on 2023, NSDC Looks Forward to Advancing and Meeting Goals in 2024

This year was the fifth formal year for the National Special Districts Coalition. As the Coalition turned five, it experienced growth into new states…

House Panel Advances Bill to Codify Protections for Use of Fire Retardant against Wildfire

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee favorably reported H.R. 1586 (LaMafla), the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act…

Meeting & Event Calendar

Our Association was founded on the principles of networking, communicating, and understanding for special districts stakeholders across statelines to…

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