Every other Friday, NACo's Resource Roundup highlights opportunities, reports, upcoming events and other tools for NACo members.

Explore below, and be sure to check your inboxes tomorrow for This Week in Photos, as well as on on Monday for Policy Insider, going deep on federal advocacy content, and Thursday for CN Now, featuring the latest from NACo's County News.

Celebrate National County Government Month

Held each April, National County Government Month is an opportunity for counties to raise awareness of local programs and services, celebrate the county workforce and strengthen civic engagement. To help counties join the celebration, NACo has developed a toolkit with ready-to-use materials to help plan activities and tell the county story.

• Start with the toolkit: Access template press releases, sample social media posts, graphics, logos and other resources to support local outreach.
• Choose your focus: The toolkit is organized into three areas — telling your county’s story, highlighting the county workforce and boosting civic engagement — making it easy to align resources with your county’s goals.
• Civic engagement tools: Use NACo’s full suite of civic engagement resources, including the Counties Work game and K-12 curriculum, county-level research and our We Are Counties campaign to educate and engage residents.

Apply today for the NACo Achievement Awards

NACo is accepting applications for the 2026 Achievement Awards, recognizing innovative county programs that deliver results across a wide range of local government responsibilities.

• Why apply: The non-competitive Achievement Awards program honors county programs in 18 categories – with one program in each named Best in Category – and offers counties national and local recognition, including features in County News and local media.
• Special opportunity: Counties with fewer than 50,000 residents can apply at no cost this year.
• Deadline approaching: The submission deadline is March 31. Visit the 2026 application page to learn more and apply.

Build high-impact county leadership: Join NACo's HPLA April cohort

The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy (HPLA) is a 10-week virtual program that has trained over 15,000 county professionals in practical leadership skills. Developed with top executives, public leaders and academics, the program features expert-led courses and guided modules to support frontline county success.

• Done from your desk: 100 percent online course delivery allows participants to continue working while learning.
• For leaders of all types: HPLA is for both supervisors and those preparing to be a leader. Participants progress through the academy with peers who share similar experiences.
• Cost-effective: NACo member-county cost begins at $2,000 per enrollee. Group discounts apply.
• Enroll in our upcoming April HPLA cohort: Visit NACo.org/skills to get started.

Stay up-to-date on federal policy with NACo's Policy Insider

NACo’s Policy Insider brings together a weekly newsletter, biweekly webinar series and a monthly impact report to equip county leaders with the tools to engage effectively on key federal policy issues from transportation and infrastructure to public lands, disasters, health and human services and more.

• Join the webinar series: The biweekly Policy Insider webinar offers a full view of the federal landscape with deeper dives into priority issues and advocacy strategies. The next session is Thursday, March 26.
• Stay informed: The Policy Insider newsletter is delivered every Monday with key federal updates, and once a month dives deep on our collective impact with a report highlighting advocacy wins, coalition engagement, research and member-driven efforts on behalf of counties.
• Subscribe today: Did a colleague forward this email? NACo members can click here to sign up to receive the Policy Insider newsletter and monthly impact report.

Read the latest edition of County News

Published on March 16, the latest edition of County News features a comprehensive recap of the 2026 NACo Legislative Conference, an overview of NACo’s interim policy resolutions and more.

• Catch up on the conference: Dive into recaps of sessions and general session speakers, including administration officials – such as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin – and members of Congress who discussed mental health, farm bill reauthorization, permitting reform and more.
• Conference photos: Browse a special collection of photos and relive key moments from sessions, speakers and events throughout the conference.
• Interim policy resolutions: County News reviews the 39 interim policy resolutions adopted by the NACo Board of Directors, covering priorities including rural EMS, housing, mental health, FEMA reimbursement, AI policy and more.

Register today for the 2026 NACo Annual Conference & Expo

Join county leaders from across the country in Orleans Parish / New Orleans, La. July 17-20 for the 2026 NACo Annual Conference & Expo.

• Why attend: The NACo Annual Conference is the premier opportunity for counties to exchange cutting-edge practices, elect the association's leadership and shape our federal policy agenda for the year ahead.
• Explore the schedule: Click here to check out the conference schedule and stay tuned for exciting updates.
• Register today to secure early bird rates and hotel availability.

Join the NACo Tech Xchange to tackle county technology challenges

Technology is reshaping how counties deliver services, protect data and modernize operations. The NACo Tech Xchange connects county leaders and IT professionals nationwide to share practical solutions, strengthen cybersecurity and prepare for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

• Why it matters: Counties face growing cybersecurity threats, aging systems and increasing demands for digital services — challenges that require practical, peer-informed solutions.
• Tech Xchange impact: Connect with county peers to share real-world strategies, access vetted tools and resources, stay ahead on cybersecurity and AI and help shape NACo’s national technology policy priorities.
• Get started: Click here to learn more and join the Tech Xchange.

Upcoming Events and Webinars

View all of NACo's upcoming events here.