NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties

January 15, 2026 - December 17, 2026

Last year's Inside Washington series is now NACo Policy Insider, a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties, as well as deeper dives into specific policy areas, equipping county leaders with insights, context, and strategies to engage effectively on key issues from transportation and infrastructure, to public lands, to disasters, to health and human services, and more. 

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AI Meets Information Governance in the Public Sector

April 8, 2026

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

Public sector AI adoption is caught in a "regulatory paradox": a strong push for rapid innovation occurring alongside a lack of clear   roadmaps and regulations for information safety. Data privacy regulations remain in full force.

For government information owners, the burden of responsibility for information governance has landed squarely on your shoulders. To innovate and modernize while keeping your information safe, you need a responsible information governance model that ensures only high-quality, compliant data is available for AI tools.

During this session, we’ll explore the four immediate steps you can take to ensure your agency’s AI adoption is secure, compliant, and trustworthy.

  1. Enforcing information minimization

  2. Implementing “need-to-keep” retention policies for AI tools

  3. Demanding privacy-preserving information architectures

  4. The importance of keeping a human in the loop

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

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Emerging Dynamics in the Pharmacy Marketplace: Direct-to-Consumer and Plan Sponsors’ Rx Benefits

April 9, 2026

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will feature Josh Fredell, Senior Vice President, PBM, Payor and Life Science Solutions at CVS Health, who will provide an expert overview of the rapidly evolving world of pharmacy benefits. Key discussion points will include the impact of the Direct to Consumer marketplace and prominent entrants such as TrumpRx, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus model, GoodRx, and others, with a particular focus on GLP‑1 therapies.

The session will explore current industry trends, how plan sponsors are responding, and strategic considerations for navigating this shifting landscape. Attendees will gain valuable insight into market forces shaping consumer access, payer decision‑making, and future implications for benefit design.

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

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NACo Members Get More Webinar

April 16, 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 2 - 3 p.m. ET

​​​​​​Learn how to maximize your NACo member benefits. Are you a newly elected official or is your county a new NACo member? If so, this meeting is for you. Join and learn how NACo’s resources and programs can best serve your county. From custom data profiles to policy steering committees, discover how NACo members advance county priorities, save money, support the county workforce and implement local solutions. 

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Lowering Records Request Costs: Practical Tactics for Local Governments

April 28, 2026

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 2 - 3 p.m. ET.

​​​​​​Effectively managing public records requests is crucial for controlling operational expenses and ensuring compliance. This webinar identifies key cost drivers in public records management and provides strategies to minimize manual processing and mitigate legal risks. Gain strategic insights from the Capistrano School District case study and discover how centralized technology solutions can drive operational efficiency. 

Attendees will learn: 

  • How to identify and address the primary cost drivers of public records requests
  • Proven strategies to reduce manual processing and improve efficiency
  • Best practices for avoiding costly litigation and ensuring compliance
  • Key takeaways from the Capistrano School District’s real-world experience
  • The strategic benefits of implementing a centralized technology platform to streamline public records management 
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