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NARC Webinar: Differential Privacy for the 2020 Census

March 6, 2020

The National Association of Regional Councils invites you to join us for a webinar with Tim Reardon, Data Services Director at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council in Boston, MA. He will discuss differential privacy, how it could be implemented, and the impacts that are likely to occur. He’ll also share his analysis of the impact of differential privacy on the data available in the Boston region and a set of performance metrics that differential privacy must meet to ensure the preservation of the integrity of the data that communities across the nation rely upon.

Friendly Regional Competition: SEMCOG and MORPC Compete on Census Response Levels

March 4, 2020

The countdown for the 2020 Census is now reaching single digits as households begin receiving census packets in less than a week. Two regional councils, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) and Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) have entered a friendly competition to see which region can receive the highest percentage of Census responses.

A Brief Update on SALT Deduction Cap Legislation

January 3, 2020

Just before leaving for their holiday recess, the House passed legislation that would suspend the $10,000 cap for state and local (SALT) tax deductions. Here’s a brief update on SALT deduction legislation.

2019: A Year in Review

December 20, 2019

On behalf of the NARC staff, thank you for all of your support during the past year. Here is a quick look back at all of our successes in 2019.

The California Emissions Standards Situation and Regions

October 4, 2019

In July of this year, California and four major automakers, BMW, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagon, reached an agreement over a framework for setting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards through the year 2026. Following the announcement of the framework, the Trump administration began pushing back against California and the four automakers.

It’s NARC Membership Week: Thanks for being a NARC member

September 23, 2019

During the week of September 23rd, the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) will be celebrating our first Membership Week! This week is all about you, because without your support and leadership, NARC would not be able to bring regional councils across the country together and advocate for regional solutions.

Don’t Miss These Upcoming NARC Webinars!

September 17, 2019

Check Out NARC’s Upcoming Webinar Schedule:

FY 2020 Appropriations Update
September 18, 3:00-4:00 PM ET

OAA Reauthorization Advocacy Tips and Tools
September 25, 3:00-4:00 PM ET

Back to School: Preparing the Next Generation of Regional Leaders

September 5, 2019

With new backpacks and school supplies in tow, students across the country are heading back to school. They probably are not thinking about the regional planning that went into creating the transportation system that brought them to school. Some regional councils are trying to teach the next generation that even being as young as they are, they can significantly impact their communities.