NACo State Policy Research Hub
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NACo’s State Policy Research Hub is the home for reports, databases and analysis of emerging legislation that impacts counties in statehouses across the nation.
State Policy Research Hub
NACo’s State Policy Research Hub is the home for reports, databases and analyses of emerging legislation that impacts counties in statehouses across the nation.
State Policy Trends
Explore NACo’s latest research into current state policy topics impacting county governance.
Research deep dives into emerging state policy issues
Database
State Associations of Counties 2026 Legislative Priorities
View an overview of state association priorities for the current legislative session.
Report | Database
Land Use Preemption
Access trends and analyses in land use preemption, including a comprehensive database of bills introduced in 2025 which would preempt county land use authority.
Report
Property Tax
Learn about recent property tax actions impacting county revenues across the nation.
Latest News & Analysis
2026 NCCAE Federal-State Policy Exchange
The Federal-State Policy Exchange (FSPX), formerly the “Knowledge Management Forum”, brings together representatives from the state associations and NACo for strategic discussions on shared policy priorities, with a focus on advocacy strategies for emerging county issues, such as tax reform and land use authority.
The County Landscape Project
Whether examining the organizational structures, financial frameworks, essential services or intergovernmental roles of counties, the project serves as a critical reference for understanding county government at its core.
County Explorer Data
An interactive mapping tool featuring the latest available data for all 3,069 U.S. counties across 14 categories, more than 100 datasets, over 1,000 indicators and more than 10 types of county and state profiles.
County Governance Project
A comprehensive guide to county government structure, authority, services and finances
Contact
Questions?
For questions about the state policy research hub, contact Isabella Reed, Research Analyst, at ireed@naco.org.