Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress, October 2
NOTE: This session of Inside Washington has been cancelled.
We know attendees may have been planning to participate specifically for discussion of the ongoing federal government shutdown. NACo prepared a primer and FAQ on the shutdown earlier this week, which you can find here. For any questions about the shutdown, feel free to contact Mark Ritacco (mritacco@naco.org) and Eryn Hurley (ehurley@naco.org). We look forward to seeing you at the next Inside Washington, scheduled for October 16.
Webinar Series
Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress
Building off NACo’s First 100 Days webinar series, our biweekly Inside Washington series provides timely updates and analysis on key developments from the White House and Congress. Each session focuses on policies and actions that directly impact counties — from federal funding and regulatory changes to intergovernmental partnerships. Tune in every other week to stay informed on how these evolving federal dynamics may shape county priorities, responsibilities and operations.
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Census Bureau cancels key rural test sites ahead of 2030 Count
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