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The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker is an online resource that compiles information from local governments to offer a detailed picture of how large cities and counties (with populations of at least 250,000) are deploying the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars.
This tracker project is a partnership between Brookings Metro, the National Association of Counties, and the National League of Cities, aimed at highlighting innovative, evidence-based, well-targeted uses of ARPA funds.
About the Tracker
The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker is an online resource that compiles information from local governments to offer a detailed picture of how large cities and counties (with populations of at least 250,000) are deploying the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars.
This tracker project is a partnership between Brookings Metro, the National Association of Counties, and the National League of Cities, aimed at highlighting innovative, evidence-based, well-targeted uses of ARPA funds.
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OMB proposes major change to federal grant administration
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NACo urges adequate FY 2027 Census Bureau funding to support the 2030 Census
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Understanding the Proposed Rewrite of 2 CFR: What the OMB Uniform Guidance Proposed Rule Means for Local Governments
Join NACo, NLC, USCM, GFOA, ICMA, and IMLA on June 17 at 2pm ET for an educational briefing on OMB's proposed rewrite of the Uniform Guidance — the most substantial revision to federal grants administration since 2013.
NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties, June 18
Join NACo for a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties.
Collaborative Leadership Leads to Housing for All
Join the National Association of Counties and the National Association of Homebuilders for a conversation on approaches to advancing attainable housing solutions in communities across the country.
NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties, July 2
Join NACo for a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties.
Strategies for Sustainable Retiree Health Benefits
This session will provide practical guidance for navigating the rapidly evolving Group Medicare landscape while balancing affordability, compliance, and retiree satisfaction.
Grassroots Advocacy Series: In-District Advocacy During Congressional Recess
This session will walk through NACo’s new recess advocacy guide and provide step-by-step guidance on engaging members of Congress while they are in their districts.