Advocacy Center

Be there and be heard. Virtually of course.

SDMN members can register for NAST’s Virtual 2021 Legislative Conference. We are holding a week-long virtual experience for members to engage with federal decisionmakers to see what’s in store for the 117th Congress and new Administration, and advocate for sensible federal policies around state finances.

What We're Tracking

Policy Update—

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF)

April 2, 2021

Policy Update—

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF)

April 2, 2021

Policy Update—

Treasury’s CDFI Fund Opens Funding Round for Rapid Response Program

February 25, 2021

Treasury’s CDFI Fund Opens Funding Round for Rapid Response Program

February 25, 2021

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) opened the fiscal year (FY) 2021 funding...

Policy Update—

Changes to PPP Loan Priorities to Enhance Equity

February 22, 2021

Changes to PPP Loan Priorities to Enhance Equity

February 22, 2021

The Biden-Harris Administration has made a number of changes to the way in which the Small Business Administration (SBA) will...

Legislative Tracker—

The American Jobs Plan

March 31, 2021

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Emerging Topics

Legislative Tracker—

American Rescue Plan (COVID-19 Response VI)

March 19, 2021

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Emerging Topics

Legislative Tracker—

2020 Year End COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package

December 22, 2020

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Emerging Topics, Markets

Issues Explained

101 Brief—

Advance Refunding Bonds

January 4, 2021

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Markets, Refundings

101 Brief—

Bank Qualified Debt

January 4, 2021

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Investor Relations, Markets, Tax and IRS

More News

Policy Update—

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Updated FAQs

February 22, 2021

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Emerging Topics, General and Administration

Policy Update—

FEMA Statement on 100% Cost Share

February 3, 2021

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a statement today indicating that “all work eligible under FEMA’s existing COVID-19 policies, including increasing medical capacity, non-congregate...

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Emerging Topics, General and Administration

Policy Update—

Senators Release $600B COVID-19 Proposal

February 1, 2021

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Emerging Topics

Policy Update—

Takeaways from the Buttigieg Hearing

January 21, 2021

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General and Administration, Refundings, Tax and IRS

Policy Update—

DOT Notice on $10B in Coronavirus Aid for State Highways

January 20, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation released the following notice relating to the apportionment of highway infrastructure funds pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental...

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