Conference Session
PILT/SRS/Congressional Committee Update
Oct. 22, 2020
, 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm
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County News
WIR showcases Utah counties
County officials got a good look at how Utah counties manage public lands at 2023's Western Interstate Region Conference in Washington County, Utah. -
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U.S. Department of Agriculture announces $9.7 billion in funding for rural electric cooperatives through Empowering Rural America Program
On May 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service announced a notice of funding opportunity for the Empowering Rural America Program. -
Webinar
Crafted by Communities: A Framework for Economic Transition
This BRECC National Network session, entitled Crafted by Communities: A Framework for Economic Transition, will present three pillars for coal community revitalization and share resources from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). -
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Lower Basin States strike agreement to preserve water supply in Colorado River Basin
On May 22, the state governments of Arizona, California and Nevada, in conjunction with the Biden Administration, announced a breakthrough deal that will protect the Colorado River’s water supply through 2026. -
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How counties can extend the reach of drug disposal programs with at-home drug deactivation and disposal
This blog post is sponsored by NACo partner Deterra. Empower Your Community: Enhance Drug Disposal Programs with At-Home Deactivation & Disposal Solutions -
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U.S. Forest Service releases FY 2022 Secure Rural Schools payments
On April 14, the U.S. Forest Service announced the release of $228 million in FY 2022 Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments. Through the SRS program, funding will be distributed to 742 eligible counties in 41 states and Puerto Rico.
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Webinar
Exploring Outdoor Recreation as a Component of Economic Diversification
Join the BRECC National Network for a conversation on outdoor recreation as a viable component to build a robust, diverse local economy. Learn more about research trends linked to outdoor recreation economic development, small business ecosystems and resources that could support coal communities.07273:00 pm<p>Join the BRECC National Network for a conversation on outdoor recreation as a viable component to build a robust, diverse local economy.
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Conference
2023 RAC Symposium
Save the Date for the 2023 RAC Symposium, Nov. 5 - 7, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia!The Greenbrier Hotel101 Main Street, West, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986110511:00 am<table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="color intro custom-color">
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TestIT: How Fast is Your Broadband
NACo has partnered with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) to develop a mobile app designed to identify areas with low or no connectivity to help ensure adequate funding for broadband infrastructure is provided across the country.page<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%" summary="call-out">
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Basic pageAgriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee
Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs. Policy Platform 2022-2023 2022 NACo Legislative Prioritiespage<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs. </p>
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Basic pagePublic Lands Steering Committee
All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.page<p>All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.
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Basic pageRural Action Caucus
The Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo's mission in supporting county officials in the pursuit of excellence in public service. RAC is the voice for America's rural counties, which represent two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties designated as rural, serving a combined population of 60 million.page<p><strong>Since 1997, the Rural Action Caucus (RAC) has represented the nearly 70 percent of America's counties that are rural, addressing critical federal, state and local issues impacting these unique communities.
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Conference
NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit
The NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit brought together county leaders, members of Congress, federal officials, thought leaders and other partners for informative sessions on the numerous policy decisions being made at the federal level that will impact county governments.PILT/SRS/Congressional Committee Update is a part of NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit.
