As the appropriations tug of war goes back and forth in Congress, municipalities are concerned about a wide range of federally-supported infrastructure projects which might end up on the chopping block. The National Association of Counties is already ringing a warning bell via a letter addressed to both chambers of Congress imploring the need to “prioritize federal investments in crucial local government activities through the appropriations process.” NACo is especially concerned about the Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief Fund running dry after a season marked with wildfires and hurricanes. Per their letter, “Without the DRF being adequately funded, recovery projects will halt as FEMA implements punitive measures stifling response efforts.”
Source: The Bond Buyer
