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—

Admin and Senators Reach Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

June 25, 2021

Policy Update—

Admin and Senators Reach Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework

June 25, 2021

Policy Update—

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF)

June 18, 2021

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF)

June 18, 2021

Update as of June 17, 2021: U.S. Treasury Department releases updated FAQs. UPDATE as of May 25, 2021: U.S. Treasury...

Policy Update—

Bipartisan Group of Senators Release Infrastructure Proposal

June 17, 2021

Bipartisan Group of Senators Release Infrastructure Proposal

June 17, 2021

A group of 20 Senators have signed onto a bipartisan infrastructure principles document. The proposal would introduce $579 billion in...

Legislative Tracker—

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Tracker

August 12, 2021

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Emerging Topics

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

April 23, 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

101 Brief—

Direct Subsidy Bonds

April 23, 2021

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Emerging Topics, General and Administration, Markets, Refundings, Tax and IRS

More News

Policy Update—

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

February 25, 2021

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General and Administration

Policy Update—

Changes to PPP Loan Priorities to Enhance Equity

February 22, 2021

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Emerging Topics, General and Administration

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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