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Applications open for County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network cohort
County Juvenile Justice Innovation Network is a nine-month program that supports counties in developing an action plan to bolster their local youth justice systems. Five selected counties of cross-system stakeholders will engage in virtual sessions and an in-person site visit.
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U.S. Elections Analysis 2024: Key Outcomes & Insights for Counties
Application deadline approaching for NACo's Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils Peer Exchange
This 1.5-day event is an opportunity for representatives from a criminal justice coordinating council (CJCC) or other similar county-level entity to take part in peer learning and networking, hear from experts in the field, share successes and brainstorm solutions to common criminal justice challenges.
How to Get Involved with NACo
Join a committee and make a difference. NACo members have the opportunity to serve on 31 committees, caucuses, task forces and advisory boards to inform national policymaking and help solve problems impacting counties, boroughs and parishes.
Directory of Programs & Resources
Your playbook for NACo's committees, initiatives and tools for counties
NACo Membership Roadmap
When your county is a member of NACo, all county elected officials and staff are members. Find the tools you need to make the most of your NACo membership
Conference
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.
2025 Outlook - A Year of Greater Clarity, a NACo EDGE Webinar
Monday, October 28, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Join NACo EDGE for an enlightening webinar, "2025 Outlook - A Year of Greater Clarity," presented by Joe Rulison, CEO of three+one.
Joe Rulison will share insights on 2025's most anticipated economic developments.
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.
For more information check out the event page!
Mastering Cloud Strategy: Exploring AWS and Azure Potential
As local governments increasingly turn to cloud services to enhance their technological capabilities, it's crucial for county leaders to make informed decisions. Different services are needed for different workloads, and it's challenging to balance the best choice for your overall technology portfolio. Join us for a webinar designed to delve into the essentials of selecting the right cloud service provider for your short and long-term government cloud objectives.
Listening Session #2: What Local Governments Need to Know Before the ARPA SLFRF December 31, 2024 Obligation Deadline
With the December 31, 2024 deadline for obligating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) quickly approaching, local governments nationwide are assessing how best to allocate these critical resources.
The Current State of Student Debt and Forgiveness for County Employees: NACo's Partnership with Savi Simplifies the Student Debt Relief Process
Monday, December 16 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Savi is the leading social impact company helping student loan borrowers manage repayment and apply for federal programs. Programs like income-driven repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness are available to county employees. These programs can lower monthly payments and lead to substantial forgiveness, but the paperwork is complicated. The average Savi user saves more than $2,000 per year on their student loan payments and $40,000 in projected loan forgiveness.
Savi’s free assessment tool and digital application simplify work for members, while partners track impact and engagement data on a custom dashboard.
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.
For more information check out the event page!
NACo AI South Regional Forum
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.
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.
Solutions from NACo EDGE
NACo EDGE establishes sustainable, cost-saving and value-added solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. By providing quality solutions, we strive to develop and maintain healthy, vibrant and safe counties across the United States.
NACo Deferred Compensation Program
NACo's Deferred Compensation Program has helped more than 1.5 million county employees and retirees save for and live comfortably in retirement. More than 423,000 county employees from over 3,000 county agencies participate, with accumulated assets of more than $25 billion.
Public Promise Insurance
Public Promise Insurance is a fully licensed provider that strengthens local governments. We provide voluntary benefits to public employees and their families with cost effective and best-in-class solutions.
Public Promise Procurement
Providing public sector and other entities with a vetted, transparent option for purchasing goods and services more efficiently and cost effectively.
NACo Career Center Job Board
Good employees are crucial to getting the job done. NACo provides a method for counties to find the right people to fill staffing vacancies.
Live Healthy U.S. Counties
The NACo Live Healthy Prescription, Health & Dental Discount Program is a no-cost program available to all member counties, providing relief to uninsured and underinsured Americans facing growing health costs.
cashvest® by threeplusone®
cashvest® by threeplusone® provides a new and unparalleled level of liquidity analysis and data services for local, county, school district and community college governing bodies.
ClearGov®
ClearGov® is the leading provider of budget cycle management software, focused on helping local governments streamline the annual budgeting process.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
NACo High Performance Leadership Academy
The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy is an innovative, completely online 12-week program created to equip frontline county government professionals with practical leadership skills to deliver results for counties and communities.
NACo Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership Academy
The NACo Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership Academy is an online 12-week collaborative readiness program led by Fortune 500 CISOs and peers who deliver a proven framework and insights on leading and securing a network and an organization.
Take Action
Advocacy Hub
Visit NACo‘s advocacy hub to learn about counties’s priorities in federal policymaking.
2025 Appropriations Tracker
The NACo 2025 Appropriations Tracker provides counties with a comprehensive overview of the federal appropriations process, tracking the progress of key spending bills and offering insights on how these will impact county funding and services.
Outreach Toolkit for Counties: The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program
The NACo Outreach Toolkit aids counties in promoting the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program by providing resources to increase awareness and maintain broadband access beyond the program's funding.
Implementing Infrastructure Investments at the County Level: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (P.L. 117-58)
On November 15, 2021, President Biden enacted the five-year, $973 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, formally known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
County Policy Priorities for Transforming the Child Welfare System
Regardless of population size, geography and available resources, counties are deeply invested in our residents’ health and well-being. Every day, we provide services that help vulnerable individuals and families thrive, functioning as an integral part of the federal, state and local partnership in human service delivery.
Legislative Analysis: Impact of PFAS Regulations on Counties
NACo's analysis provides an in-depth examination of current and proposed regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and their implications for county governments.
County News
Stay up-to-date on America's counties with NACo's award-winning County News.
NACo Board plans ambitious 2025
NACo will explore adding a caucus for mid-sized counties and regional forums for counties around the Great Lakes and the U.S.-Mexico border.
Sonoma County unites to fight ag-focused ballot measure
When a ballot measure threatened a wide swath of agricultural operations in Sonoma County, Calif., stakeholders rallied around the chance to show residents what farms mean to their community.
Health does not have to be partisan: Talking about health in a way that resonates with everyone
The de Beaumont Foundation has identified tangible steps county officials can take to heal divides and talk about community health in a way that resonates with everyone.
Facing changing landscape, Venango County, Pa. empowers next generation for economic success
NACo's Rural Leaders for Economic Mobility program participants saw how Venango County, Pa. fosters partnerships with local nonprofits, small businesses and school districts to align the needs of its communities.
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