National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo), the National League of Cities (NLC) and members of the U.S. House of Representatives from both parties announce the formation of the Congressional Caucus of Former Local Elected Officials. This is a new and historic commitment to the leaders and residents of America’s cities and counties to ensure that local priorities are heard in Washington.
This bipartisan caucus, formed in coordination with NACo and NLC, brings together members of Congress with prior service in local government to improve our nation’s intergovernmental partnership, provide up-to-date information about mutual policy interests to members of Congress and their staffs, and ensure that the local government voice is heard in federal decision-making.
Standard<p>Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the new Supreme Court term and what decisions local governments should watch. The Supreme Court will rule on several major cases thi
<p>In March of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorized the $350 billion State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), which provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to
<p>All matters pertaining to the financial resources of counties, fiscal management, federal assistance, municipal borrowing, county revenues, federal budget, federal tax reform, elections and Native American issues.</p>
The bipartisan debt ceiling deal brings certainty to counties and includes provisions relevant to local leaders, such as spending cuts, permitting reform, work requirements for federal public assistance programs, and reinstating federal student loan payments.
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