Federal funding uncertainty could delay county earmarks, lobbyist warns
At the April 7, 2026 Legislative Committee meeting, federal lobbyist Riley Oconor said delays in Congress and the president's proposed FY27 budget could push back announcements and selections for earmarks, while core formula grant flows such as CDBG are unlikely to be fully zeroed out by Congress.
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SPRINGFIELD (April 7, 2026) — A Washington briefing to the county Legislative Committee on Thursday warned that federal budget turbulence may delay local earmark announcements and complicate the timetable for projects seeking congressional funding.
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