NACo Membership Series: First 100 Days, Week 5
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Join NACo for week five of a membership series providing timely updates and analysis on key developments during the first 100 days of the Trump administration. These calls will focus on policies and actions that directly impact counties, including federal funding, regulations and intergovernmental partnerships. Join us to stay informed on how these changes may shape county priorities and operations.
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Eryn Hurley
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NACo Membership Series: First 100 Days
NACo launches FY 2027 Appropriations Tracker as Congress kicks off the next budget cycle
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