National Association of Counties

National Association of Counties Strengthening America’s Counties. Official page for the National Association of Counties.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government, and exercise exemplary leadership in public service.

Applications are now open for NACo's 2026 Data Center Peer Exchange in Dorchester County, S.C., focused on economic deve...
08/24/2026

Applications are now open for NACo's 2026 Data Center Peer Exchange in Dorchester County, S.C., focused on economic development, resource usage and community engagement related to data centers.

Join fellow county leaders for mobile tours of local data center facilities, peer discussions and expert-led sessions as you explore solutions to shared data center challenges and opportunities.

This expense-paid exchange will select up to 25 county leaders to participate.

📣 Applications are due Friday, October 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4xjOZNm

Facing challenges that could further shrink its pool of EMS volunteers, McLean County, N.D., eased the process for count...
08/24/2026

Facing challenges that could further shrink its pool of EMS volunteers, McLean County, N.D., eased the process for county staff to participate.

The county changed its employee policy to allow county staff to use 40 hours of leave to volunteer for ambulance services. County officials hope that as training and certification requirements rise for EMS workers, along with burnout, they can increase the candidate pool by making it easier to serve.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gued4u

Counties are essential to the public health system, delivering services that protect and promote community well-being. N...
08/23/2026

Counties are essential to the public health system, delivering services that protect and promote community well-being.

NACo’s Public Health Leadership Academy dives deep into the county role in health, equipping participants with the skills needed to become public health champions in their counties.

📣 Tune in on Monday, August 31, to learn about the application process for the next cohort!

Register now: https://bit.ly/4hAli5Q

The U.S. Department of Human Services released a proposal that would significantly change federal Head Start program req...
08/23/2026

The U.S. Department of Human Services released a proposal that would significantly change federal Head Start program requirements, removing or revising requirements related to teaching, health and safety, parent engagement, eligibility and more.

The proposed changes could have major implications for local families in counties that operate, fund or partner with Head Start programs.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xOFgP3

A new FCC rulemaking could limit counties' ability to review broadband projects, set standard permitting fee caps and en...
08/22/2026

A new FCC rulemaking could limit counties' ability to review broadband projects, set standard permitting fee caps and enforce review timeline limits.

Counties are encouraged to submit comments on the rule's local impacts by Sept. 21.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3S9STJz

By investing in support services for foster youth aging out of the system, Missoula County, Mont., aims to keep them out...
08/22/2026

By investing in support services for foster youth aging out of the system, Missoula County, Mont., aims to keep them out of much costlier systems down the road.

The county's youth-oriented programming includes housing options, behavioral health resources and a restorative justice program inspired by nearby Flathead County, Mont.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4wvpdok

When members of Congress return home during congressional recesses, they're accessible in a way that Washington rarely a...
08/21/2026

When members of Congress return home during congressional recesses, they're accessible in a way that Washington rarely allows.

NACo's new toolkit helps county officials make the most of the August recess, from requesting meetings and hosting site visits to staying engaged long after the conversation ends.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SFYhnR

Mental Health First Aid training, offered through NACo's partnership with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, equ...
08/21/2026

Mental Health First Aid training, offered through NACo's partnership with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, equips county employees with practical skills to recognize mental health challenges and connect people to support.

Register now for upcoming September trainings!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zq5f0S

Ready to turn your communications modernization plans into funded reality? Join our webinar on Tuesday, August 25, to le...
08/21/2026

Ready to turn your communications modernization plans into funded reality? Join our webinar on Tuesday, August 25, to learn more about aligning technology initiatives with available grant funding in justice reform, rural health, mental health, and public safety.

Panelists will share firsthand experience with navigating the funding landscape and successfully securing support for technology investments.

Tune in to learn:

💡 Which federal and state grant programs support communications technology in courts, health, and public safety

💡 How to frame technology investments as programmatic solutions that meet funder priorities

💡 Specific language and strategies for strengthening your county's grant applications

💡 Real examples of successful funding approaches from peer counties

💡 Zoom's use cases within funding programs

Register now: https://bit.ly/4xIuMkk

Election in the United States are primarily carried out by state and local governments, with counties alone run more tha...
08/20/2026

Election in the United States are primarily carried out by state and local governments, with counties alone run more than 100,000 polling places.

Counties are raising concerns about the proposed SAVE America Act, which would add new federal requirements on local election systems without providing dedicated funding or sufficient implementation time.

Share your county's concerns and stay up to date with NACo's resource hub: https://www.naco.org/SaveAct

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