Congress Funds the Government Into the New Year

President Biden last week signed a continuing resolution (CR), H.R.6363, to fund the government into next year at FY23 levels. 

This “laddered CR” provides funding in two parts. The first part, which expires on January 19th, funds most of the appropriations areas of interest to NEMWI and pertinent to the Great Lakes, including Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Energy and Water Development, and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The second part expires on February 2nd, and includes defense spending among other appropriations.

Also included in the CR is a long-term extension of the Farm Bill, funding programs that would otherwise have expired at the turn of the new year. The Farm Bill is now extended until September 30th, 2024, giving Congress nearly another year to pass a new Farm Bill. 

Read the full text of this latest CR here.

Reported by NEMWI staff member Alex Eastman

Northeast-Midwest Institute Celebrates 1,000 Followers on Social Media

The Northeast-Midwest Institute (NEMWI) has reached a major milestone with its social media initiative, surpassing a combined total of 1,000 followers on LinkedIn and Twitter/X.

This reflects an extraordinary increase in support and engagement which the Northeast-Midwest Institute has received on social media in recent weeks. Our followers’ dedication to NEMWI’s policy work has produced this significant increase in engagement. 

NEMWI produces non-partisan research that tracks, evaluates, and informs policymakers and the public on the impact which environmental and economic policy legislation has on stakeholder communities. The growth in NEMWI's audience of followers motivates us even more to continue providing valuable policy education resources, fostering meaningful conversations, and amplifying our impact. 

We invite you to continue being part of NEMWI's policy education program. Your support is invaluable, and we are excited about the milestones yet to come. If you have not done so already, consider following NEMWI on LinkedIn and Twitter/X to stay up to date with important Great Lakes, water conservation, manufacturing, and other policy developments.

Reported by NEMWI Intern Ethan Groboski, Brown University

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CONNECT with us on LinkedIn! The Northeast-Midwest Institute is re-vamping our LinkedIn page with new updates and information on our regional research and policy education programs. On LinkedIn we’ll be sharing timely updates on upcoming briefings, hearings, and events. NEMWI will also share important Great Lakes, water conservation, and manufacturing policy developments on LinkedIn to keep you in the know. 

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