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The transition from a coal-reliant community is not just an economic adjustment, it's a cultural

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March 21, 2024
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The transition from a coal-reliant community is not just an economic adjustment, it's a cultural transformation.
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Disasters are becoming more frequent, more severe and more costly, and counties, parishes and boroughs are on the front lines — where the immediate response is handled and where the personal impact is felt.
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County Veterans Service Offices should leverage local resources and train their officers on military sexual trauma to best serve survivors.
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Legislative Updates
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The bipartisan Disaster Assistance Deadlines Alignment Act would create one consistent deadline for disaster assistance applications.
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The application period for FEMA’s Fiscal Year 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program is open until 5 p.m. ET April 12.
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Annual Project and Expenditure Reports are due to the U.S. Treasury Department on April 30 for all counties, parishes and boroughs that received ARPA Recovery Funds.
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The court’s unanimous ruling will safeguard the free speech rights of county elected officials while balancing the rights of their citizens.
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NACo has released a legislative analysis of the budget, surveying proposed increases, cuts or eliminations to key federal programs and providing projections detailing the budget's fiscal impact on the federal government and the U.S. economy.
The Latest From NACo
NACo presidential appointments
Applications must be completed by anyone who would like to be considered for a leadership position on a steering, standing or ad hoc committee. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 26. Learn more.

Advancing Crisis Communications: Highlighting Models of 911/988 Collaboration
Counties are leading the development, modernization and infrastructure of local crisis response systems as communities’ mental and behavioral health needs continue to grow. One critical strategy is implementing the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in coordination with existing 911 emergency response systems. This April 11 webinar will highlight models of 988/911 collaboration, including recommendations for planning and implementation. Panelists will discuss progress, challenges and lessons learned from advancing their communities’ crisis response systems. This presentation will include representatives featured in NACo’s and RAND’s respective publications on 988/911 collaboration. Register here.
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