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1.2026- The Power of Local: Special Districts Unite for National Impact

As the sun sets on a transformational year, the National Special Districts Association (NSDA) is proud to celebrate the momentum, unity, and purpose…

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Support your High School students and Special Districts in 2026

NSDA is excited to announce the opening of our Districts Make the Difference Student Video Contest! With year over year growth with over 30 states…

1.6.26 Alert: Hearing on NSDA Bill of Interest, "Fix our Forests" January 8, 2026

An NSDA priority bill, we will be watching the House Natural Resources hearing Thursday, January 8 | 10:00 a.m. ET | The Subcommittee on Water…

12.18.25 CivicPlus Expands Accessibility and Special District Offerings with Streamline Acquisition

Platinum Level, Business Affiliate, Streamline, a long time supporter of Special Districts and NSDA since its inception is joining forces with Civic…

12.11.25 Alert: FEMA Task Force Final meeting postponed.

Today, White House Officials postponed the final meeting of the FEMA Task Force scheduled for 12.11.25. According to news sources, such as CNN, this…

12.3.25 Updated links! NSDA Bronze Business Affiliate Rebrands and Sees Major Successes with Special Districts

Trusted by local governments nationwide, NSDA Business Affiliate member and formerly named iamGIS, Gridbase delivers modern mapping and asset…

11.12.2025 Update on the current Federal Shut down

The Hidden Impacts of a Federal Shutdown on America’s Special Districts

October 7, 2025 - Tax Foundation's report on Property Tax Repeal proposals

Are you hearing about proposals to eliminate property tax in your community? While acknowledging every State, County, Municipality and Special…

October 16, 2025 - South Carolina Educates, Advocates and Communicates Districts' value

NSDA leader and Regular Member, the South Carolina Association of Special Purpose Districts recently wrote an editorial on the value of Special…

October 6, 2025 - Thank you to early Co-Sponsors! H.R. 2766 / S. 2014

We’re thrilled to welcome new bipartisan champions for the Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act (H.R. 2766 / S. 2014) – the first federal…

NDSA hosted Federal Advocacy Webinar

NSDA's 2025 Webinar and Discussion Series, designed specifically for special district leaders, managers and staff is packed with great information…

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Congratulations to Colorado SDA - 50 years!

NSDA congratulates Colorado SDA on their major milestone - turning 50 in Keystone, Colorado. Bringing together thousands of districts over the decades…

NSDA Celebrates Washington Association of Water & Sewer Districts big 3-0!

NSDA recently attended WAWSD's 30th anniversary annual conference in Spokane WA. Great to run into GOVDEALS - NSDA Business Affiliate at the trade…

Illinois Special Districts Leadership Forum in Naperville, IL, on October 2-3, 2025. Registration info included with a Capitol image.

Postponed - Oct 2, 3rd - Illinois Special District Leadership Forum

NSDA will reschedule the Illinois Leadership forum!

Illinois Cemeteries have access to grants!

8. 29, 2025 Did you know many cemeteries across the United States are Units of Local Government? Illinois is helping them out by announcing the…

NSDA Blog - Highlighting the importance of Mosquito, Disease, and Vector Control

9.1, 2025 - The Critical Role of Mosquito, Vector & Disease Control Special Districts in the U.S.

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NSDA's National Leaders convene in Monterey, CA

9. 1, 2025 Joining over 1000 California Special District leaders, NSDA's National Board met in beautiful Monterey CA in support of CSDA's annual…

NSDA Blog: Special Districts: An Essential Partner in the Housing Ecosystem

9.1.25 As communities across the country confront the urgent need for housing that is safe, affordable, and resilient, one group of local governments…

Watch Webinar: What is NSDA and why should you find out?

National Director, Public Affairs, Engagement and Outreach, Chantal Unfug recently presented a - What's NSDA and why should you find out? - webinar…

Federal Advocacy at Work: Spotlight on the NSDA Federal Advocacy Committee

8.18.25 At the heart of the National Special Districts Association’s policy and legislative impact lies a dedicated group of public servants who…

NSDA welcomes additional Co-Sponsors - H.R.2766

8.11.25 In an August recess push, Specail Districts and Associations across the Country continue to reachout to Congressmembers to ask for their…

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Success! Over 40 Texas Special Districts and partners attend Leadership Forum July 2025

Networking with PTMA, Applied Leadership, Paragon Government Relations, Streamline, and the Texas Special Districts Coalition including SAFE-D…

NSDA is proud of Texas Flood Response, Recovery and Resilience

Our thoughts are with the communities across Central Texas impacted by the recent flooding. The devastation brought by these storms has touched so…

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NSDA joins over 400 Florida Special Districts at FASD's Annual Conference

NSDA attended Florida Association of Special Districts's annual conference, learned a lot in the FASD sessions, met district leaders and heard lots of…

NSDA Welcomes Nebraska Association of Resources Districts!

All 10,000 NSDA members heartily welcome Nebraska and NRD after experiencing a successful free, three month Trial Membership. To assist NRDs in a…

Senate Introduces S.2014 - Companion bill to H.R.2766

6.11.2025 - With over 25,000 noted Special District supporters across the United States, NSDA's strategies, including an influential visit to key…

NSDA Welcomes Texas!

The newly formed Texas Special District Coalition has joined NSDA as the 8th State.

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NSDA congratulates Texas for creating the first ever, Texas Special Districts Coalition.

NSDA heartily congratulates Texas for creating the Texas Special Districts Coalition. Alongside NSDA, the TSDC aims to bring together state and local…

June 2025 - H.R.2766/S. 2014 Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act Introduced - Statement by Ann Terry, NSDA Chair

NSDA is excited to announce the marquee bill to define special districts in Federal law is now introduced in both the House an Senate just weeks after…

Districts Make a Difference to Students lives

April 6, 2025. NSDA's marquee public awareness campaign recently closed the Student Video Contest and saw an increase of over 72% of student…

GovDeals joins NSDA as a GOLD Business Affiliate. Welcome!

GovDeals, joining as a Business Affiliate member, is an online marketplace that facilitates the sale of surplus assets from government, educational…

NSDA Welcomes Maine and Texas new members!

Check out our newest members! Welcome Mustang Special Utility District in Texas and York Sewer District of Maine.

NSDC reflects on 2024 and reinvigorates as NSDA for 2025

As 2024 came to a close, the National Special District Coalition (NSDC) celebrated a year of remarkable progress and growth. From launching the…

Press Release: National Special Districts Association launches to unify 40,000 special districts across the country

Congress fails to enact SDGAA

Late into the night, the 118th Congress drew to a close as members of the House and Senate concluded their legislative business for the year. In the…

NSDC Surpasses 25,000 Supporters for Special District Grant Accessibility Act

With the welcome addition of the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, bringing an additional 300 members, support for HR7525 continues to grow. With over…

Press Release: Senate Committee Passes SDGAA to Senate Floor

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Houston Chronicle: The Woodlands in Texas Supports Special District Grant Accessibility Act

We are excited to share that The Woodlands has voiced its strong support for the Special District Grant Accessibility Act (SDGAA). As highlighted in…

2024- HR7525/S.4673 passes out of HSGAC on July 31st!

» To read the text of 2024 bill, S. 4673, click here.

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Special District Grant Accessibility Act moves to the Senate

In a major milestone for the nation's special districts, the House passed the Special District Grant Accessibility Act and has now been introduced in…

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Press Release - NSDC Announces Chantal Unfug as New National Public Affairs, Outreach & Engagement Director

The National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC) is excited to announce Chantal Unfug's appointment as its new Public Affairs, Outreach & Engagement…

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House passes the bipartisan Special District Grant Accessibility Act (H.R. 7525) - May 6, 2024

Historic Legislation a Victory for Special Districts Across the United States

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NSDC’s Online Presence Transformed with New Streamline Website

The National Special Districts Coalition is excited to announce the January 8, 2024 re-launch of its website on the Streamline web hosting platform.

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Reflecting on 2023, NSDC Looks Forward to Advancing and Meeting Goals in 2024

This year was the fifth formal year for the National Special Districts Coalition. As the Coalition turned five, it experienced growth into new states…

House Panel Advances Bill to Codify Protections for Use of Fire Retardant against Wildfire

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee favorably reported H.R. 1586 (LaMafla), the Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act…

Meeting & Event Calendar

NSDA's principles of networking, communicating, and understanding special districts across statelines strengthens our nation’s special districts. As a…

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