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County staff, federal lobbyists brief commissioners on possible D.C. trip and 2026 state/federal legislative priorities
Summary
Arapahoe County received an update from its federal lobbyist Tuesday on the uncertain appropriations outlook and discussed a proposed Washington, D.C., outreach trip to press county priorities and pursue agency and congressional support.
Arapahoe County commissioners heard a federal‑affairs briefing Tuesday that outlined risks in the federal appropriations cycle, potential impacts to county programs and a proposed Washington, D.C., outreach trip to meetings with federal agencies and the delegation.
Why it matters: Federal appropriations and agency direction affect grant programs, transportation projects and social‑service funding the county uses. Staff and the county’s federal lobbyist said the near‑term outlook is uncertain because Congress may need to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown; lawmakers are negotiating extensions and policy priorities that could affect program funding and eligibility.
What the county heard: Mike Dino, the county’s federal lobbyist, summarized the nationwide…
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