News Release COG statement on regional trade mission to Canada August 28, 2017 COG applauds the announcement that the region’s top elected officials – Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Commonwealth of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe and...
Region Forward Blog Two for one: Addressing the housing crisis and high office vacancies in metropolitan Washington August 15, 2017 The metropolitan Washington region is growing, but its housing inventory is not keeping up. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Region...
News Release Number of area children in foster care declines for eighth consecutive year July 13, 2017 The number of children in foster care in the region has declined by 45 percent over the last eight years, says a new COG report.
News Highlight Kenyan McDuffie: How does the region maximize our skills base? June 15, 2017 As graduation season wraps up in metropolitan Washington—a time to celebrate achievements and the possibilities for the future—it is important that government,...
News Release Commercial construction rebounds in metropolitan Washington, COG reports May 23, 2017 Commercial construction in the metropolitan Washington region is beginning to rebound, increasing 69 percent between 2015 and 2016, according to the...