Upcoming Events

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

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.

The Current State of Student Debt and Forgiveness

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

Please join us as we speak with student debt forgiveness expert Tony Raffa, who will clarify today’s student debt landscape, including:

• What recent policy and executive actions mean for public sector employees
• How Department of Education changes affect forgiveness eligibility, timelines, and compliance
• Which student debt relief programs do employees actually qualify for today
• The current status of the SAVE program
• Common application errors that delay or derail forgiveness
• Rising delinquency and repayment restart risks
• What HR teams need to know about collections, wage garnishment notices, and employer responsibilities

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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What to Know Before You Go to NACo’s Legislative Conference

Thursday, January 29, 2025 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET
 
I​​​​​​f this is your first time attending NACo’s Legislative Conference, this webinar is for you! Join NACo’s Membership Chair and staff to learn ways to maximize your experience at the NACo Legislative Conference. This conference is the premier opportunity for county leaders to exchange cutting-edge practices, engage with members of Congress, and collaborate on policy solutions. You’ll leave this brief webinar prepared to navigate the conference schedule and participate in sessions, including policy meetings, a federal agency expo, and summits on pressing topics.

For more information, visit the event page.

NACo Public Health Leadership Academy Application Information Session

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

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