Table of Contents President Trump Releases FY26 “Skinny” Budget On May 2, President Trump released his FY2026 budget request. This request outlines the discretionary budget and provides top line numbers. As a result this is considered the “skinny” budget request.  A comprehensive budget is anticipated to be released in the coming weeks.  This is the […]

Table of Contents Welcome Megan McKibben Megan McKibben joined the PNWA team in April 2025 as Government Relations Manager. She brings over a decade of public service experience at the local, state, and federal levels. Most recently, Megan served in Washington County, Oregon, supporting both the County Administrator and Board of Commissioners with policy research,

Table of Contents PNWA Urges U.S. Trade Officials to Reconsider Proposed Fees The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) respectfully urges the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to reconsider its proposed tariffs aimed at countering Chinese dominance in global shipbuilding. Instead of broad, sweeping measures, we recommend a more strategic approach that minimizes unintended economic

Table of Contents PNWA at AAPA PNWA Executive Director Neil Maunu attended the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., this week. He joined PNWA members from the Ports of Portland, Longview, Vancouver, Port Angeles, Everett, Edmonds, Benton, Grays Harbor, Northwest Seaport Alliance and Great Lakes Dredge and Dock to participate

Table of Contents IPNG Update Congressman Dan Newhouse and Senator Jim Risch have introduced legislation aimed at protecting the Lower Snake River dams. Featured in the press release Leslie Druffel, Co-Chair of the Inland Ports and Navigations Group, emphasized the importance of these dams by stating, “The Northwest Energy Security Act is an essential piece of legislation that

In this Issue PNWA Prioritizes Community Engagement in 2025 The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) is kicking off 2025 with a strong emphasis on personally connecting with members and the broader community. Expanding community engagement is a key focus for the organization this year. In early January, PNWA’s Neil Maunu presented at the Wheat Marketing