Hiring Neurodiverse Talent in the Public Sector - Breaking Down the Barriers

In response to the fatal shooting today of Charlie Kirk, National Association of Counties (NACo) President J.D. Clark issued the following statement: 

Meetings on Capitol Hill, public event underscore intergovernmental partnership to support public lands counties.

Every other week, NACo's County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. This week features FEMA reform bill advancement, a major reorganization of the USDA and more.

The County News Podcast continues our series on public lands county leaders with two from outdoor recreation counties – Supervisor John Peters from Mono County, Calif. and Commissioner Sonja Macys from Routt County, Colo. Peters is this year’s Western Interstate Region president.

NACo recognizes September as National Preparedness Month, an opportunity to highlight the essential role of counties in preparing for and responding to disasters. Counties will advocate throughout the month for passage of the FEMA Act (H.R. 4669), which was approved last Tuesday by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee by a vote of 57-3.

The U.S. Department of Labor encouraged state and local governments to use WIOA funds to develop AI workforce development programs. 

The integrity of elections is central to our democracy. Yet election officials and other government officials face a highly volatile operating environment and unprecedented challenges - ranging from evolving security threats, diminishing federal support, and rising demands on limited resources. Navigating this environment requires not only technical expertise but also strong, resilient partnerships. Partnerships can strengthen organizational goals and help foster long-term resilience.

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.

Safeguarding counties from cyber attacks in today's complex digital environment is a formidable challenge, especially when faced with tight budgets, limited resources, and the competing demands of diverse stakeholders. Cyber insurance offers a crucial safety net, but many counties find themselves grappling with the affordability and management of such coverage.

Join us for an exciting discussion with experienced county leaders as we uncover the hurdles governments face in securing cyber insurance. We will explore the evolving cyber threat landscape and reveal how a comprehensive cyber insurance assessment can offer practical solutions to bolster defenses and streamline coverage acquisition. 

As artificial intelligence transforms every sector, local government officials face challenges and opportunities. This essential training provides a foundation for navigating AI’s impact on election infrastructure and other critical government services, focusing on potential risks, safeguards, and practical strategies to mitigate these risks. Working together, local officials and their partners possess the means to reduce risk and secure their systems against threats. 

In this webinar, we’ll explore how counties can harness behavioral health empower providers and community stakeholders to help streamline care collaboration and improve outcomes for the communities they serve. 

This webinar will showcase how GoFundMe serves as a trusted partner for counties and communities in times of crisis.