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U.S. Senator John Cornyn Addresses #NACoLeg
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) addresses the 2022 NACo Legislative Conference
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Conference2022 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.
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The County Countdown – September 13, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. Watch the video and explore NACo resources below on some of the top issues we are covering this week. -
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Earmarks: What Rural Counties Need to Know to Get Started
Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending (often referred to as earmarks) in early 2021. Since then, hundreds of county governments have secured billions of dollars in funding during the last three funding cycles. -
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NACo sends letter to congressional leadership urging prioritization of county activities in FY 2024 appropriations
NACo has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to prioritize federal investments in crucial local government activities through the FY 2024 appropriations process. -
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Update on the Amended Waters of the U.S. Rule
On August 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) issued a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) to conform with the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision in Sackett v. EPA. -
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Build relationships with state legislators, media to avoid local government preemption laws
Building relationships with state representatives and the press is the way to ensure counties still have a seat at the table amid the national rise in state preemption bills, according to county state association directors. -
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White House Advisor Tom Perez to county officials: ‘Let’s keep the momentum going’
Formerly a Montgomery County, Md. Council member, Tom Perez is now the White House director of intergovernmental affairs
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Reports & Toolkits
American Rescue Plan Resource Hub
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 every county in America.03092:00 pmReports & Toolkits<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
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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. Policy Platform & Resolutions 2023-2024 2023 NACo Legislative Prioritiespage<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>
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NACo sends letter to congressional leadership urging prioritization of county activities in FY 2024 appropriations
NACo has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to prioritize federal investments in crucial local government activities through the FY 2024 appropriations process. -
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White House Advisor Tom Perez to county officials: ‘Let’s keep the momentum going’
Formerly a Montgomery County, Md. Council member, Tom Perez is now the White House director of intergovernmental affairs
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Reports & Toolkits
Intergovernmental Roles and Responsibilities in Disaster Resilience
County governments across America play a critical role in preparing for or recovering from major disaster events. Since 1980, the United States has experienced 363 weather or climate related disaster events that have cost under $2.6 trillion dollars and taken the lives of 15,971 people. -
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Counties Encouraged by White House Action on Mental Health Parity
County leaders invited to White House for announcement of new proposed rule -
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Counties Support Bipartisan Legislation Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program
NACo today issued a statement of support for bicameral, bipartisan legislation reforming the National Flood Insurance Program.
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