2024 NACo Legislative Conference General Session
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Monday's Legislative Conference General Session featured a special address by President Joe Biden, as well as conversations with U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.) and U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves.
President Joe Biden
U.S. Dept. of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves
More on the Affordable Connectivity Program
Learn more about the critical role of the Affordable Connectivity Program in connecting our residents to broadband.
U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.)
Restore the Partnership
Federalism is an important feature of our governmental system, and it is important that all levels of government work together to solve our shared challenges.
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2024 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.
U.S. House passes reconciliation bill: What it means for counties
Counties should continue to advocate for county priorities to be included in the final budget reconciliation bill.
What Counties Need to Know: ARPA reporting requirements for program income
On May 20, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) distributed a memo to counties that received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) dollars who had program income or reported $0 obligated on their recent program & expenditure reports.
Local Leaders Mourn the Passing of Representative Gerry Connolly
On behalf of the nation’s counties, cities, towns and villages, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC) today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly.
County Leaders to Visit White House for 'County Days'
This week the National Association of Counties (NACo) joined the White House in welcoming to Washington the first in a series of delegations of county leaders attending “County Days” convenings. These convenings, hosted by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs as part of the White House State Leadership Conference initiative, demonstrate the importance of counties as part of the local-state-federal-tribal intergovernmental partnership.
Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress, June 12
Join NACo’s Government Affairs team for week three of a biweekly series on key developments from the White House and Congress. Discussions will focus on policies and actions that directly impact counties — from federal funding and regulatory changes to intergovernmental partnerships. Tune in for an inside look at how these evolving federal dynamics may shape county priorities, responsibilities and operations.
LUCA: Improving Census Data. Here’s How, Starting Now
The Census Bureau’s first operation in preparation for the 2030 census is the Local Update of Census Addresses, or LUCA, and it needs your help in updating its address list. Preparation starts now. States, local jurisdictions and tribal nations can identify areas with hidden and low-visibility housing, lots of in-fill and new residential developments; areas recovering from disasters; and areas with nontraditional addresses.
In this webinar cosponsored by the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National League of Cities, the International City/County Management Association and NACo, learn about the steps you and your partners can take now to get this critical census activity right!
Impacts of Federal Action on Local Jurisdictions: A Conversation on County Administration
In this webinar, you will hear from a panel of county administrators as they unpack their local responses to the current federal and political environment and, ultimately, prioritize good governance and high-quality service delivery.
NACo Membership Call: Understanding the 2025 Bylaws and Governance Committee’s Proposed Changes
We invite you to join this NACo membership call, where Bylaws Committee Chair and NACo First Vice President J.D. Clark, along with NACo CEO and Executive Director Matt Chase, will walk you through the proposed changes and help you prepare for the upcoming vote in July.
Inside Washington: County Impacts from the White House & Congress, June 26
Join NACo’s Government Affairs team for week four of a biweekly series on key developments from the White House and Congress. Discussions will focus on policies and actions that directly impact counties — from federal funding and regulatory changes to intergovernmental partnerships. Tune in for an inside look at how these evolving federal dynamics may shape county priorities, responsibilities and operations.
What to Know Before You Go to NACO’s Annual Conference
Join NACo staff to learn ways to maximize your NACo Annual Conference experience and to answer your questions. The conference is the premier opportunity for county leaders to exchange cutting-edge practices, network with one another and shape our federal policy agenda for the year ahead.