National Association of Counties

As artificial intelligence transforms every sector, local election officials face unique challenges and opportunities. 📣 On Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m. ET, join NACo's training designed for those on the front lines of election administration. The session will provide a foundation for understanding AI’s potential impact on election infrastructure and related local government services, with a focus on risks, safeguards and the practical steps your county can take. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ekHnc6Vm

To comply with expanded federal mandates and maintain essential services, counties may need to generate additional revenue, potentially shifting billions of dollars in federal costs to local taxpayers. As counties lose forms of federal support and shoulder additional costs, they will need to weigh various tradeoffs and options, including: 🔹 Cut or scale back critical services, including public health, nutrition, emergency response and rural development 🔹 Continue to deliver services at a new cost, given the elimination of funding and statutory requirement to uphold certain services 🔹 Raise local taxes or fees to cover new costs 🔹 Delay or cancel infrastructure and resilience investments 🔹 Absorb long-term economic and social consequences of underfunded programs Read more about "The Big Shift": https://bit.ly/3GR0tTR

#OperationGreenLight begins one month from tomorrow! Our 2025 participation template is filled with resources to help you light your county green in support of our nation's veterans. Resources include: ❇️ Outreach templates ❇️ Social media graphics ❇️ Suggested supplies list ❇️ Participation form to share your plans with us Access the toolkit today: bit.ly/4gtOBnW

The U.S. Senate introduced legislation to reauthorize the Child Care and Development Block Grant, a critical federal funding source that helps low-income families access child care. “Counties are essential partners in the nation’s child care system and responsible for administering the Child Care Development Block Grant in eight states. The Child Care Modernization Act will help improve families’ access to affordable, high-quality child care by making much needed updates to CCDBG and expanding the supply and capacity of providers,” said NACo Executive Director Matt Chase. “Counties thank Sens. Fischer and Gillibrand for their bipartisan leadership and urge swift passage of this legislation.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eNpbeDUj

📢 Opportunity Alert! 📢 NACo is seeking a contractor for a 12-month consultancy to develop case studies on economic development programming in five rural counties. Case studies will document fellowship achievements, failures, pain points and learning, based on qualitative data conducted over the course of five site visits between January and August 2026. The case studies will focus on five of the following counties: 🔹 El Paso County, Texas 🔹 Hawaii County, Hawaii 🔹 Highland County, Va. 🔹 Hinds County, Miss. 🔹 Honolulu County, Hawaii 🔹 Routt County, Colo. 🔹 San Juan County, Utah 🔹 Taos County, N.M. The deadline to apply is Oct. 24, 2025. Submit your qualifications today: http://bit.ly/46zbZ08

Coastal counties rely on accurate, high-quality data to manage water resources, plan infrastructure and respond to emergencies. The U.S. House has advanced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Digital Coast program, ensuring counties continue to have access to the critical data and tools they need to make informed decisions. NACo will continue to advocate for passage of this legislation to support coastal communities nationwide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehmSH_Us

Cyber threats are evolving — is your county protected? Join us Monday, Oct. 6, to explore the cybersecurity landscape and discover how a comprehensive cyber insurance assessment can strengthen defenses and simplify coverage. Key discussion points: 💡 Insights into prevalent cyber threats and strategies to mitigate risk 💡 How counties can overcome obstacles to secure insurance coverage 💡 Potential to reduce premiums Register now: https://lnkd.in/gFEixcch

Federal wildfire response is changing. The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture will establish a new U.S. Wildland Fire Service and streamline interagency coordination. For public lands counties, these shifts could reshape how they work with federal agencies on wildfire preparedness, response and recovery. NACo will continue monitoring developments and advocating for county input in this process. Details here: https://lnkd.in/eR8hDaM6

Funding challenges are putting early childhood education at risk. Counties are stepping up with innovative programs to support children and families. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/em-MWhSp

The Michelle Alyssa Go Act aims to expand access to Medicaid-eligible psychiatric beds and bridge a critical gap in health care for those with mental health and substance use disorders. If enacted, the bill will: 💡 Expand access to intensive treatment for those living with both disorders 💡 Ensure facilities not only increase capacity but also maintain high-quality, evidence-based care standards Take action today! Use NACo’s sample letter to contact your members of Congress in support of the Michelle Alyssa Go Act: https://lnkd.in/eqrNcqVD