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Follow along with County News during NACo’s Legislative Conference: policy steering committees, General Session speakers, educational workshops and more.
LUCC members hear challenges, solutions to disasters
Disasters require coordinated, multi-level responses that support the long-term resilience of urban counties.
Rural housing affordability approaches crisis
Policy solutions mentioned in the national discussion on housing affordability often pose a mismatch with the conditions on the ground in rural counties.
NACo members explore adding a midsize county caucus
If the NACo Board approves it, a midsize county caucus would join LUCC and RAC.
Medicaid cuts threaten home and community-based care
Roughly 40% of home care workers live in low-income households and the majority rely on some form of public assistance, with about one-third relying on Medicaid.
Stakes rise for counties in municipal bond fight
Bond experts see alternatives pale in comparison to tax-free finance tools.
History fuels optimism for county veteran Maloy
The second-term member of Congress from Southern Utah sees parallels to the 1930s government transformation.
Panel touts bridging digital skills gap
Digital literacy skills are becoming increasingly crucial not just for county officials, but their constituents, too.
NACo kicks off 2025 Legislative Conference
County officials are addressing workforce gaps, land use, intergovernmental partnerships, disaster response and preparedness, federal regulations and the future of artificial intelligence at NACo’s 2025 Legislative Conference.
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2025 NACo Legislative Conference
The NACo Legislative Conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents.
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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.
Crash sets big stage for well-honed county mutual aid response effort
Local counties responded with practiced coordination to the deadly collision between an airplane and helicopter, offering help for search and rescue, recovery and support operations.
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.
Jackson County chair combines diverse experiences for effective leadership
A fellowship funded by the Congressional Black Caucus kick-started DaRon McGee’s career in public service, but his promise to his mother brought him back to Jackson County, Mo., where he's made his name.