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. 

For more information, visit the series page.

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Pre-proposal Conference - RFP #26-6969 Government Consulting Services

February 10, 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET

Counties are invited to notify their consulting services suppliers, and both are invited to register for and attend a pre-proposal conference for a pre-proposal conference for RFP 26-6969: an innovative collaboration between Cobb County, Ga. and NACo Public Promise Procurement. Get key insights, ask questions, and prepare to submit a strong proposal.

Cobb County, GA (the “Lead Public Agency”), on behalf of Public Promise Procurement, the members of the Advisory Council and all local and state government agencies, higher education and nonprofit entities that elect to access the Master Agreement, is soliciting proposals to enter into a Master Agreement for Government Consulting Services. The resulting contract may be awarded to multiple suppliers. The RFP is subject to the Lead Public Agency’s general conditions & instructions to bidders. Proposals are due no later than 2:00 PM EST on March 12, 2026. Additional information can be found at https://www.cobbcounty.gov/procurement-services/bidding-opportunities.

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 Public Health Leadership Academy Application Information Session

February 11, 2026

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 ET

The National Association of Counties (NACo), in partnership with the de Beaumont Foundation, is launching its inaugural Public Health Leadership Academy (PHLA) to strengthen county leadership in advancing public health. This webinar will review the key information applicants should know to apply to the PHLA and provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions. 

To view more details about the Academy and review the application, visit NACo’s Public Health Leadership Initiative webpage.

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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 
For more information, visit the event page.

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