Hiring Neurodiverse Talent in the Public Sector - Breaking Down the Barriers

On September 16, the U.S. House released the text of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 to extend government funding at current levels through November 21. 

NACo and Smart Growth America announce the launch of the third Counties for Housing Solutions (C4HS) cohort. The seven selected county teams will implement strategies to increase housing supply, bringing down rents and creating pathways to upward economic mobility for county residents.

On September 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s new Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, following the earlier MAHA Report published in May 2025. The strategy builds on the assessment’s findings regarding four key drivers of childhood chronic disease: poor diet, chemical exposure, lack of physical activity and chronic stress and overmedicalization.

Modeled on the Civilian Conservation Corps, Erie County, N.Y.'s training and internship program aims to help fill vacant staff positions while offering the necessary training.

More than three dozen public lands county officials conducted 80 meetings with congressional staff to advocate for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes and Secure Rural Schools programs.

The NACo AI Regional Forum series is convening local government elected officials, appointed officers, department heads, and staff across different geographical regions to provide an educational, hands-on symposium on the landscape of artificial intelligence.

Safeguarding counties from cyber attacks in today's complex digital environment is a formidable challenge, especially when faced with tight budgets, limited resources, and the competing demands of diverse stakeholders. Cyber insurance offers a crucial safety net, but many counties find themselves grappling with the affordability and management of such coverage.

Join us for an exciting discussion with experienced county leaders as we uncover the hurdles governments face in securing cyber insurance. We will explore the evolving cyber threat landscape and reveal how a comprehensive cyber insurance assessment can offer practical solutions to bolster defenses and streamline coverage acquisition. 

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms every sector, local election officials face unique challenges and opportunities. This training is designed for those on the front lines of election administration. It provides a foundation for understanding AI’s potential impact on election infrastructure and related local government services, with a focus on risks, safeguards, and practical steps you can take to protect and strengthen your work.

In this webinar, we’ll explore how counties can harness behavioral health empower providers and community stakeholders to help streamline care collaboration and improve outcomes for the communities they serve. 

This webinar will showcase how GoFundMe serves as a trusted partner for counties and communities in times of crisis. 

This session explores the intersection where securing election operations meets digital realities. In an interconnected world, where officials face increased cyber threats and scrutiny, governance forms the backbone of order. This training unravels the fundamentals of governance to strengthen democracy in the digital age, with a particular focus on supply chain and data management.