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.
For more information, visit the series page.
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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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April 30, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Local government IT leaders are constantly asked to increase security while reducing budgets — all while defending against an increasingly sophisticated threat environment. If you're responsible for protecting your County’s systems and data, this webinar is for you.
In partnership with NACo, CAI and LMNTRIX will offer TechXChange members up to four months of enterprise-grade Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services as a pilot. Whether you need to stress-test your current environment, or compare tools before your license renewal cycle, this webinar will answer all of your questions about this opportunity.
Join us April 30th for an overview of the pilot. Hear what is included with our Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, and what reports will be provided.
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May 5, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET.
Counties are on the front lines of supporting mental health and wellbeing—not only through clinical services, but by shaping the programs, partnerships and community conditions that help residents thrive.
Join NACo and the Healthy Counties Innovation Council for a webinar exploring how counties are supporting mental health across the lifespan. This session will highlight practical, county-led approaches from Waukesha County, Wis., Clarendon County, S.C., and Boone County, Mo.
Participants will gain insights into how counties can support mental health through both targeted services and broader community-based strategies.
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May 20, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Are Counties Investing Strategically—or Reacting to Economic Pressure?
Counties are navigating a complex economic environment marked by rising costs, evolving revenue streams, and continued demand for essential services. While many have made significant investments in technology and modernization, questions remain about whether these investments are part of long-term strategy or responses to immediate pressures.
This focus group will explore how county leaders are prioritizing investments, balancing short-term needs with long-term resilience, and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial sustainability through more strategic decision-making.
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May 26, 2026
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
How do county leaders move from theory to transformative action? This webinar features a panel of graduates from the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy who will share real-world examples of the program's 5 essential skills.
- Lead: Fostered cultures of accountability within their local governments
- Organize: Managed complex organizational change
- Collaborate: How they’ve broken down departmental silos
- Deliver: Drive better community outcomes
- Communicate: How to effectively speak the language of the organization across diverse stakeholder groups
Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to apply these high-performance strategies to their own organizations. Whether you are an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, join us to discover how to bridge the gap between leadership potential and measurable impact.
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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June 8, 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. ET.
Counties across the country are working to expand safe and supportive housing for their residents with substance use disorder, recognizing housing as a critical part of the recovery continuum of care. This webinar will highlight practical strategies for using opioid settlement funds to support housing initiatives at the local level. Given ongoing ambiguity around allowable uses of settlement funds, the session will offer clear guidance on emerging models, compliance considerations and opportunities to fund housing as part of broader recovery infrastructure.
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June 11, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Public meetings and public records are essential to local government transparency—but in today’s environment, public servants are often navigating elevated civic tension and evolving threats. In this webinar, we’ll discuss three connected realities: curtailing violence and disruption at public meetings, protecting public official and staff personal information, and safeguarding sensitive resident data (including voter related records) while still meeting legal obligations for access. We’ll share practical approaches to maintain order and continuity in public meetings; respond to rising volumes and complexity of public records requests without overwhelming staff or eroding trust; and apply clear processes for review, redaction, and access controls so transparency is preserved without increasing safety risk.
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