News Highlight Cooperative Forecast Predicts Growth Oct 12, 2005 The region’s latest forecast for population and household growth reveals a robust economy that will continue to experience steady employment and population increases in coming decades.
News Release COG Presents Post-Katrina Plan Oct 12, 2005 COG presented a new work plan to its Board of Directors today to strengthen regional emergency preparedness and responsiveness.
News Release Region Preparing for Rita's Energy Impact Sep 23, 2005 The governments of Maryland , Virginia and the District of Columbia are preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Rita on fuel production supplies and gasoline prices, while urging their citizens to remain calm and take voluntary conservation measures.
News Highlight Regional Leaders Discuss Emergency Plans Sep 14, 2005 Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan and Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson joined COG Chair J Davis and other regional leaders to discuss area emergency plans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
News Release Region Adds Over 350,000 New Residents Since 2000 Sep 14, 2005 A new report released today by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) shows continued regional growth in population, jobs, federal spending, retail sales and personal income.
News Release Area Officials to Seek Review of Region's Emergency Plans Sep 8, 2005 Top Washington area elected officials conferred today by conference call, at the request of Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan, to begin re-evaluating and strengthening emergency plans in light of concerns about the federal response to Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf region.
News Release COG Board Forwards Findings to BRAC Commission Jul 13, 2005 During its July meeting, the COG Board of Directors adopted the analysis of the regional impacts of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Base Realignment and Closure Recommendations.
News Highlight Poster Session Focuses on IRE Research Jul 11, 2005 Members of COG's Chief Administrative Officers Committee were introduced to the Institute for Regional Excellence when participants of the 2005 class presented their results of months-long research in a special poster session.
News Release COG Releases BRAC Analysis Jul 7, 2005 The study focuses on the proposed base closings effect on future employment, traffic congestion and air quality in 2010 and 2020.
News Release 2005 Commuter Connections Employer Recognition Award Winners Announced Jun 29, 2005 Commuter Connections recognized five area businesses and local governments for their outstanding efforts in promoting commuting practices that reduce traffic congestion and improve the air quality in the National Capital Region.