Strengthening America's Counties
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Celebrate 2025 National County Government Month
Join us in celebrating National County Government Month (NCGM) 2025! Since 1991, NACo has encouraged counties to utilize NCGM to actively promote county roles and responsibilities in serving residents.
Advocacy Toolkit: Counties and Tax Reform in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress will look to pass a tax package to extend the expiring provisions of the the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Use this toolkit to urge Congress to protect critical local financing tools and revenue streams critical to county operations.
2025 Federal Policy Priorities
NACo policy positions are debated and voted on by ten policy steering committees comprising more than 1,400 county officials, along with the NACo Board of Directors and full membership. NACo supports federal policies and programs that equip county governments with the resources and flexibility needed to serve our residents effectively.
U.S. Congress begins work on budget reconciliation process: What this means for counties
The House and Senate Budget Committees have marked up Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget resolutions to initiate the budget reconciliation process to enact policy priorities without garnering bipartisan support, although the two chambers differ in their approach to drafting the legislation.
State and Local Government Organizations Express Concern Over Proposed Changes to Medicaid Financing and Requirements
NACo, NLC, NCSL, USCM, CSG and ICMA emphasize the impact of policy changes to eligibility requirements and financing of Medicaid.
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Through NACo, counties engage with our intergovernmental partners, share best practices, develop leaders and save resources, building stronger counties that result in a stronger America.
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Visit NACo‘s advocacy hub to learn about county priorities in federal policymaking, tools to help you take action and read our latest updates.
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Discover innovative solutions from NACo EDGE, access our professional development opportunities and explore our latest initiatives and resources.
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NACo Events
In addition to a robust slate of virtual events held throughout the year, NACo holds dozens of in-person events, from peer exchanges to fly-ins.
Telling the County Story
Through our Counties 101 curriculum and full suite of civic engagement tools, share how how counties are on the front lines, delivering vital services for our residents.
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Chart Your Course: Digital Learning Resources for the County Workforce #2
Advance your digital learning strategy! Join us as we continue in our "Chart Your Course" digital learning program. Discover how multiple counties are successfully implementing Microsoft's online learning platform to enhance staff development and set requirements for access to GenAI tools, like Copilot. Gain actionable insights and best practices.
NACo Membership Series: First 100 Days, Week 10
Join NACo for week ten of a membership series providing timely updates and analysis on key developments during the first 100 days of the Trump administration. These calls will focus on policies and actions that directly impact counties, including federal funding, regulations and intergovernmental partnerships. Join us to stay informed on how these changes may shape county priorities and operations.
The Current State of Student Debt and Forgiveness (NACo's Partnership with Savi Simplifies Student Debt Relief), a Public Promise Insurance Webinar
A webinar for HR and county leadership looking for ways to engage county employees
Did you know that over 9 million public service workers, including full-time county employees, are eligible for student debt forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program? Yet, fewer than 2% have received relief, and only 15% have submitted the required forms to access this benefit
The real question is: Are they aware of it? Are they maximizing their student debt forgiveness?
Please join us as we speak with student debt forgiveness expert Tony Raffa, who will clear up much of the confusion over:
Executive orders and what they mean for employees
Changes in the Department of Education and its impact
Current student debt relief programs and who is eligible
Common issues with applying for and receiving student debt forgiveness
A new tool is available to help your employees calculate their potential student debt relief and cut through the red tape when applying
Show how the tool helps employees save an average of $2,244 a year, freeing up space for them to hit their financial goals
This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here and about Public Promise Insurance here.
For more information check out the event page!
NACo Membership Series: First 100 Days, Week 11
Join NACo for week eleven of a membership series providing timely updates and analysis on key developments during the first 100 days of the Trump administration. These calls will focus on policies and actions that directly impact counties, including federal funding, regulations and intergovernmental partnerships. Join us to stay informed on how these changes may shape county priorities and operations.
AI & The Workplace Transformation: How to Enhance Staff Efficiency and Well Being in the Public Sector
Join Grace White, Deputy Chief of System of Care Network at MHMR of Tarrant County, TX and Scott Green, SVP & Managing Director of CareDimensions at Netsmart, for a deep dive into the transformative power of automation and AI in the workplace. This session will explore how these technologies simplify daily tasks, reduce administrative burdens and improve staff well-being by fostering a healthier work environment. Learn from real-life examples of AI-driven tools that enhance recruitment, engagement and patient care while also supporting operational excellence. Key takeaways will include strategies for successful AI and automation initiatives to boost staff retention, reduce burnout and optimize workflows, with a look into future innovations in workforce management and patient care. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your team and elevate your agency’s potential!
NACo Membership Series: First 100 Days, Week 12
Join NACo for week twelve of a membership series providing timely updates and analysis on key developments during the first 100 days of the Trump administration. These calls will focus on policies and actions that directly impact counties, including federal funding, regulations and intergovernmental partnerships. Join us to stay informed on how these changes may shape county priorities and operations.
Housing Affordability for America's Counties
Discover how counties play a crucial role in addressing the housing crisis through community planning, zoning, financial policies, and federal partnerships in our "Housing America's Residents" series of briefs.
A Split Story: Economic Trends Within Public Lands Counties
Sixty-two percent of counties have federally owned land within the county boundaries. These counties cannot collect property taxes on federal land yet must still provide essential services for residents and visitors each year.
The County Landscape Project: A Primer on Our History, Definitions, Structures and Authorities
An in-depth look into the history of counties, our authority and structure, key county services and responsibilities and the intergovernmental partnership
The County Landscape Project: An Overview of County-Level Election Administration
From voter registration to the final count, county governments are the foundation upon which free and fair elections stand. NACo's research brief examines the scope of responsibilities, variations in local election systems and canvassing procedures, and funding for election costs.
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Engage with Our Programs & Initiatives
Explore our directory of programs and initiatives and find opportunities to get involved with NACo. The directory is your playbook for NACo's committees, initiatives and tools for counties.
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2025 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
Save the date for the 2025 NACo Annual Conference, the premier gathering of elected and appointed officials from the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs.
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NACo EDGE delivers value-added, cost-cutting solutions to counties by evaluating their needs and harnessing the collective purchasing power of 3,069 counties with a dedicated workforce of 3.6 million employees.
Stay up-to-date on America's counties with NACo's award-winning County News.
Counties search for footing amid federal workforce cuts
Staffing reductions in the federal land management agencies are upsetting the intergovernmental balance in public lands counties.
Measles outbreak underscores rural healthcare challenges
Texas and New Mexico counties are working to boost vaccination rates in response to the recent measles outbreak, which has included deaths in both states.
2025 NACo Legislative Conference Coverage
Follow along with County News during NACo’s Legislative Conference: policy steering committees, General Session speakers, educational workshops and more.
Panel: People in crisis need support, not handcuffs
Counties can better serve people experiencing a behavioral health crisis by engaging behavioral health specialists instead of law enforcement, experts told county officials at a recent meeting held at NACo headquarters.
Podcast: Artificial intelligence and county government
Shinica Thomas, a Wake County, N.C. commissioner and a member of NACo's AI Exploratory Committee, talks about her process for learning about artificial intelligence, its limits and challenges and some applications for use in county government.
Podcast: Heavier truck proposals in Congress threaten county bridges
Johnson County, Texas Commissioner Rick Bailey spent 35 years in the trucking industry prior to running for office, and he offers two perspectives to the County News Podcast on the issue backed by his experience, but there’s no reason to save the surprise — he doesn’t approve of proposals to increase the weight limit on trucks.
Podcast: Counties find homes in the midst of a housing crunch
Allegheny County, Pa. Director of Housing Strategies Ed Nusser introduces the 500 in 500 initiative for moving people out of shelters and NACo’s Mike Matthews discusses the county role in developing housing affordability.
Podcast: Challenges mount for counties facing disasters
Clay County, Iowa Supervisor Barry Anderson joins the County News Podcast to describe the compounding effects from a generational flood his county seat faced in June.
Podcast: James Gore on getting stuff done
NACo President James Gore joins the County News Podcast to talk about what brought him to county government, the challenges Sonoma County, Calif. has faced while he has been a member of the Board of Supervisors and and how he views county government.
Podcast: Mental health and the criminal justice system
Miami-Dade County, Fla. Administrative Judge Steve Leifman joined the County News Podcast to outline systems that can be put in place in counties across the country.
Podcast: ForwardTogether during National County Government Month
NACo President Mary Jo McGuire spoke to the County News Podcast about National County Government Month seen through the prism of her presidential theme: ForwardTogether — connect, inspire and lead.
Podcast: Making intergovernmental connections at NACo's Federal Agency Expo
A handful of county officials and a federal exhibitor talked on the County News Podcast about the connections they hoped to make and what they hoped to learn during the Federal Agency Expo at the NACo Legislative Conference.
Podcast: Election officials talk shop
The hosts of High Turnout, Wide Margins join NACo's inaugural podcast to discuss how they manage elections in Boone and St. Louis counties in Missouri, what elected officials should know about election administration and more.
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