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National Association of Regional Councils - Building Regional Communities. Join us February 1-4 for the National Conference of Regions in Washington, DC

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⏰ Just 10 Days Left to Submit Your Annual Conference Session Proposals!

📌 Deadlines:
Session Proposals: https://t.co/AI0zn1agAc
March 13, 2026 | 8:00 PM ET

Award Nominations: https://t.co/8E1aqwCPuH
March 20, 2026 | 8:00 PM ET

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🚨 New Opportunities on the NARC Job Board: https://t.co/Yc4UAqOVe9

As the weather warms up, regional councils across America are looking for talented staff, and the NARC Job Board is your one stop shop for careers in regional organizations!

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The Regions Lead Blog is back! In this month’s edition, Luxe Langmade breaks down the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act and the House’s Housing for the 21st Century Act.

Read the blog here: https://t.co/kbjEcztDBX

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New Member Spotlight: West Central Texas Council of Governments - Regional Services 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome the West Central Texas Council of Governments (WCTCOG) to the NARC network!

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📣 Congress Introduces the Bipartisan BASICS Act

NARC is pleased to share that the bipartisan Bridges and Safety Infrastructure for Community Success (BASICS) Act was introduced by Rep. Bresnahan and Rep. McDonald Rivet.

Read more:  https://t.co/WAYb9aDnzz

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As NCR 2026 comes to a close, we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us in DC. Throughout the conference we engaged in thoughtful conversations on regional issues, federal advocacy, and navigating change at every level of government.

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Capitol Hill Day was a powerful way to close out NCR 2026. We kicked off the day with breakfast and an engaging discussion with Congressman Flood (KS-01), Congressman Cleaver (MO-5), and Congressman DeSaulnier (C-10).

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We wrapped up the final day of NCR 2026 sessions with a dynamic panel featuring our partners in the Local Officials in Transportation (LOT) Coalition, focused on advancing regional and local priorities in surface transportation reauthorization.

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Our second day of NCR 2026 sessions began with Inside the U.S. Economic Development Administration, featuring an in-depth conversation with Ben Page, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development and Chief Operating Officer of the US EDA.

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Our first day of sessions kicked off with Leading Locally: Navigating Political Change.

Thank you to our speakers Clarence Anthony, Executive Director of the National League of Cities, and Matt Chase, Executive Director of the National Association of Counties.

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NCR 2026 went mobile with an exclusive Behind the Scenes at DC Metro workshop. Attendees received a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), recently named APTA’s 2025 Outstanding Public Transit Agency of the Year.

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NCR 2026 opened with a powerful leadership seminar with Dr. Tim Rahschulte, PhD, CEO of the Professional Development Academy, and Chief Architect of NARC’s High Performance Leadership Academy.

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As we kick off NCR 2026, we want to extend a sincere thank you to REMI for sponsoring this year’s National Conference of Regions.

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🚨 New Opportunities on the NARC Job Board:  https://t.co/Yc4UAqOVe9

Heading into NCR 2026, regional councils across the country are hiring—and the NARC Job Board is the place to look for new opportunities.

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New Member Spotlight: Madison County Council of Governments 🌟

We’re excited to welcome the Madison County Council of Governments (MCCOG) to the NARC Network!

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We’re just one week away from the 2026 National Conference of Regions, happening February 1–4 in Washington, DC!

🔗 Join Us: https://t.co/auZxl8zG6e

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Present at NARC’s 60th Annual Conference or Nominate a Regional Leader!

🗣️ Session Proposals: https://t.co/AI0zn1agAc
🏆 Award Nominations: https://t.co/8E1aqwCPuH

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💡 New Report Alert - Integrating Arts & Culture into Regional Planning: https://t.co/viGjXNMo9O

@SmartGrowthUSA has just released Lessons from the Culture and Community Network: A Blueprint for Integrating Arts and Culture into Regional Planning.

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⏰ Just two weeks to go till NCR 2026: https://t.co/kiGBERktzQ

Join NARC in Washington, DC for the National Conference of Regions, February 1–4, 2026. This is your opportunity to connect directly with federal policymakers and elevate your regions priorities.

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🗞️ Regions in the News: Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal for their innovative use of digital twin technology to support resilient, cost-effective infrastructure planning.

Read more: https://t.co/UZPx3zkWSy

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