This website provides a space for Accessing, Learning, Sharing information
(County departmental Processes, Best practices, Tool Kits, Technology Solutions
and Access Links) to improve County departmental operations.
County Best Practices:
This website provides a space for Accessing, Learning, Sharing information ( County Processes, Best practices, Tool Kits, Technology Solutions and Access Links) to improve County departmental operations.
Resources:
State Government Websites:
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USA.gov State Governments Directory: Provides links to official state government websites for all 50 states and U.S. territories.
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IRS State Government Websites: Offers a list of state government websites, which can be useful for tax-related information.
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Congress.gov State Legislature Websites: Contains links to the official websites of state legislatures across the U.S.
County Government Websites:
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USA.gov Local Governments Directory: Find contact information for local governments, including counties, by state.
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CountyOffice.org: Provides access to contact information for local government offices and services across the United States.
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eReferenceDesk County Locator: Offers a directory to find county information by state.
County Official Associations:
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National Association of Counties (NACo): A national organization representing county governments across the United States.
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State Associations of Counties: Many states have their own associations for county officials. For example:
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California State Association of Counties (CSAC): Represents county governments in California.
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Texas Association of Counties (TAC): Provides resources and training for county officials in Texas.
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New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC): Offers news, events, and resources for county officials in New York State.
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Blog:
Updates:
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Congress Advances AI Policy: On November 19, 2024, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation held a hearing on “Protecting Consumers from Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Fraud and Scams," marking progress in AI policy development.
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County Governments Embrace AI Innovations: Counties like Madison County, N.Y., are adopting artificial intelligence to enhance governance and public services.
News:
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County Executives of America Partners with Deterra: In February 2024, the County Executives of America (CEA) announced a partnership with Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System to combat drug misuse.
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Albany County Recoups $1.5 Million: Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy reported in March 2024 that the county recovered $1.5 million through a health insurance partnership.
Blogs:
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Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views: ISACo’s blog provides weekly updates on legislative sessions, grant opportunities, and other county-related news in Illinois.
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County Magazine Blog by Texas Association of Counties (TAC): This blog offers stories and best practices from Texas counties, including topics like disaster resilience and law enforcement training.
Events:
2025 NACo Legislative Conference
Scheduled for March 1–4, 2025, in Washington, D.C., this conference will gather county officials to discuss federal policy issues impacting counties.
2025 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition
Planned for July 11–14, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this event is the largest meeting of county officials nationwide, focusing on shaping NACo’s federal policy agenda and sharing best practices.
2025 MACo Legislative Conference
Hosted by the Montana Association of Counties, this inaugural conference from February 24–26, 2025, in Helena, Montana, offers county officials an opportunity to engage directly in the legislative session.
2025 ICMA Annual Conference
Scheduled for October 25–29, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, this conference brings together local government leaders, including county officials, for professional development and networking.
