Leaders of State and Local Groups Offer Their Thoughts on a 'Transactional' White House

Route Fifty: WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has been actively engaging with state and local governments, but a slew of tough policy issues remain unresolved at the federal level.

Leaders of groups representing governors, counties and cities reflected on this dynamic during a Route Fifty panel discussion here on Tuesday. “This White House has opened its doors to our members," said Matt Chase, executive director of the National Association of Counties.

"Especially on project specific actions,” he added. “It's a very transactional White House.”

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