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Applications open for second Counties for Housing Solutions cohort
NACo’s Counties for Housing Solutions program offers free three-month technical assistance sprints to address housing challenges by helping counties increase local housing supply. Applications are due Friday, February 21 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Resource
U.S. Elections Analysis 2024: Key Outcomes & Insights for Counties
How to Get Involved with NACo
Join a committee and help solve problems impacting counties, boroughs and parishes.
Directory of Programs & Resources
A full listing NACo's committees, initiatives and tools for counties – this is your playbook for all things NACo.
NACo Membership Roadmap
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.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Help Employees Protect Their Retirement Income When it Matters Most, a NACo EDGE Webinar
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
When it comes to retirement investments, your employees may need help choosing the right thing at the right time. Join Nationwide and NACo EDGE for this September 18 webinar to learn how you can help savers stay on track for retirement by offering automatic features that deliver in-plan lifetime income.
Can’t wait for the webinar? Learn more at our resource hub at nrsforu.com. You can also enjoy this quick read and watch a 2-minute video in Nationwide's nrsforu.com newsroom to learn more about helping employees be more confident in their retirement planning and explore other upcoming Nationwide webinars at nrsforu.com webinars
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.
Chart Your Course: Learning Resources for the County Workforce
Enhance your skills and knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and more with this exciting new learning program.
This webinar will:
- Introduce the new "Chart Your Course" program offering valuable training for county employees.
- Explore key courses in general knowledge, IT skills, and business analytics.
- Discuss how to maximize your learning journey with tailored training paths.
Register now and embark on your path to professional development!
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.
Gulf States Counties and Parishes Caucus Symposium
Join us at NACo’s Gulf States Counties and Parishes Caucus Symposium, where county and parish leaders will engage in dynamic mobile workshops and collaborative sessions.
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.
Counties try to keep data center development in bounds
Once a cash cow, data center development is becoming a more delicate planning issue for counties, particularly as AI use drives demand.
County governments debut AI innovations
As counties like Madison County N.Y. embrace artificial intelligence, they pave the way for smarter governance and better public services.
Follow Alameda County’s AI journey
Alameda County, Calif. gathered 120 employees from 19 departments to brainstorm creative solutions and explore what was possible with artificial intelligence.
Congress makes incremental progress on AI policy
On Nov. 19, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation convened its last major hearing pertaining to artificial intelligence of the year — in this case, on the topic on Protecting Consumers from Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Fraud and Scams.
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