Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker

The IRS has granted extensions to file Form 990-T for those making a Direct Pay election.

On October 24, 2018, the bipartisan SUPPORT Act was enacted. It represented the largest Congressional investment in overdose prevention at the time, aiming to strengthen the nation's response to the substance use crisis.

The Interagency Recovery Campus, funded in part by King County, Wash. Behavioral Health and Recovery, fosters an environment to support students' paths to sobriety.

On October 17, the FCC adopted a Report and Order implementing new geo-routing requirements for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) today applauded a unanimous vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Board of Commissioners to move forward with georouting for the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

This page provides a summary of the Energy Communities IWG. 

Join NACo, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Department of Treasury for a critical webinar designed for local leaders in the over 3,000 cities and counties impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This session will provide guidance on investing American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars, addressing reclassification needs for projects affected by the storms, and ensuring compliance ahead of the December 31, 2024 obligation deadline. Hear from policy experts and the Treasury Department about best practices, eligible uses and get the tools needed to maximize your recovery and resilience efforts.

Speakers
•    Mira Patel, Office of Recovery Programs, U.S. Department of Treasury
•    Eryn Hurley, Managing Director for Government Affairs, NACo
•    Dante Moreno, Legislative Manager, Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations, NLC
 

Join us for an in-depth webinar on the latest guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Medicaid and CHIP services for youth detained in public institutions. Effective January 1, 2025, these mandated changes, stemming from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, require states to amend their Medicaid and CHIP plans to provide essential medical, dental and case management services for eligible youth, before and after release. Learn how these changes will impact county jails and how counties can collaborate with state health officials to ensure compliance and secure federal support.

During this webinar we will discuss the benefits of digitizing accounts payable and expense management processes and demonstrate how technology and automation can help county finance leaders alleviate staffing challenges, increase efficiency, and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Join the BRECC National Network this November to learn how coal communities are balancing resource conservation and economic development. This session will highlight how coal-impacted communities can leverage public lands, natural resources and federal partnerships in order to successfully champion the needs of their community. This BRECC National Network Session will feature the Conservation Fund’s “Activation Program” and community leaders embracing a multi-point approach to natural resource economies.