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Advocacy
NACo's Board adopts 2010 Key Legislative Priorities
Letter to Democratic Senators on Finance Committee: Jobs Bill Legislation
Letter to Republican Senators on Finance Committee: Jobs Bill Legislation
Legislative Bulletin 12-22-09

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11/16/2009 - Senate hearing focuses on reducing recidivism at local level - County News

10/19/2009 - Counties look for money, alternatives to bail - County News

06/15/2009 - Hazardous materials at center of evidence collection training - County News

06/01/2009 - Administrator Fugate confirmed; FEMA’s future debated -


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Technical Assistance

01/12/2010 - NACo County Resource Guide to Meth Prevention
This is a guide on meth prevention resources for counties. It explains local, state and federal resources for meth prevention, as well as non-profit resources.

12/24/2009 - Bart Lubow Webinar Presentation
Bart Lubow, Director of Programs for High Risk Youth at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, presented on the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative on NACo's Dec 17, 2009 webinar.

11/04/2009 - Criminal Justice Newsletters
Each bi-monthly newsletter features current NACo news, national news, legislative updates, funding, resources, and technical assistance opportunities within the field of criminal justice.

10/13/2009 - Presentations and Materials from the NACo County Jail Diversion Forum
Presentations and materials from the NACo County Jail Diversion Forum, sponsored by Eli Lilly & Company. Forum took place Oct. 1-2, 2009, in Bexar County (San Antonio), Texas.


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Testimony/Speeches

12/24/2007 - Meth lab cleanup bill now law


Bulletins
Legislative Bulletin 12-22-09
Legislative Bulletin 12-14-2009
Legislative Bulletin 12-4-09
Legislative Bulletin 11-20-2009

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Other Resources
NACo's Methamphetamine Newsletter
The National Rural Alcohol and Drug Abuse Network Awards for Excellence 2004, Submitted and Award-Winning Papers

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