News Highlight Regional hunger report reveals widespread need, sparks local action October 16, 2025 At the October meeting of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors, officials from across the District of Columbia, Maryland,...
News Release Greater Washington region unites for first-of-its-kind workforce digital tool for displaced federal workers October 1, 2025 Leaders from across the Greater Washington region — including elected officials, business executives, philanthropic organizations, and higher education...
News Release COG statement on the looming government shutdown September 29, 2025 The following is a statement by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors Chair Rodney Lusk is in response to the looming federal...
News Highlight COG hosts regional AI workshop, explores opportunities and risks September 15, 2025 On September 10, the Council of Governments hosted a first-of-its kind AI in Local Government Workshop, convening more than 100 elected officials, IT directors,...
News Highlight Data showing early impacts of federal job cuts July 24, 2025 For more than three decades, the Council of Governments has measured economic growth through its Regional Economic Monitoring System (REMS) reports, tracking...