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Home My WebLink About021423 FW_ Today at #NACoLeg ________________________________ From: NACo Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:35:37 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Heidi Eisenhour Subject: Today at #NACoLeg ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Welcome to the final day of the 2023 NACo Legislative Conference! Registration is open today from Having trouble viewing this email? Click Here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=jh-UFu6vZuQtt03p7GVBDHS_Pl0XbBX_jzjk9xpDc5dbob6UNXaSXdjccdqytcrUVotAKJyvbYSiaBmYphQyUg~~ &t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=KyYdAeXJpqKibK56JRzAtl9czkYTHUMLi5j1_oG3CBKPiZpowklcUHffs0n-OufBrgUayHoGx2twhGSIvFGatw~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> Tuesday, February 14 <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=bqr28EOih3yYXHPg49PkQVnj1hTD8PItXsVRebx9p3qS7ATwwVCtrcVKe-v9zDXdyTtsgc9sK8Jo3M5EUyE_Dg~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA ~~> TODAY AT THE 2023 NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=zMhFEE7xOdK-dKapKEcpxKY4AqwckxmVNSBLxJgNcWAaYmzVXS4a-U4nVkMl9dfzNpmKbtFCsJgjoQZ1cSfAwA~~ &t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> Welcome to the final day of the 2023 National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference! Registration is open today from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Columbia West on the Terrace Level. HAPPENING TODAY Important Note on Today's Address from President Biden All conference registrants will be admitted to today's general session with your conference name badge. No additional RSVP is required. Security will open at 8 a.m. EST on the International Terrace on the Terrace Level. We strongly encourage attendees to stay in the secure area once you have been screened by the U.S. Secret Service. Security screening is scheduled to close no later than 12:30 p.m. Please note that if you leave the secure area, you may be unable to reenter due to time contraints. Lunch will be provided in the secure area. Restrooms are also located inside security. The Secret Service will conduct airport-style security. In order to expedite the process, please minimize personal belongings and ensure you review the prohibited items list below: * Aerosols * Ammunition * Animals other than service/guide animals * Bicycles * Balloons * Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems * Explosives * Firearms * Glass, thermal or metal containers * Laser pointers * Mace / Pepper spray * Packages * Selfie sticks * Structures * Large signs * Toy guns * Recreational motorized mobility devices * Weapons of any kind * Any other items that could be determined to be potential safety hazards Policy Workshops <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/calendar(1)_2437716.png> TODAY <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/clock(3)_2437526.png> 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. <https://maassets.higherlog ic.com/image/NAC_/send_2437525.png> Columbia, Terrace Level Please note that the four workshops previously scheduled to run from 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. have all been rescheduled to 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. EST. All workshops are conveniently located outside the security perimeter. General Session and Capitol Hill Day Kickoff <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/calendar(1)_2437716.png> TODAY <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/clock(3)_2437526.png> 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. <https://maassets.higherlo gic.com/image/NAC_/send_2437525.png> International Ballroom, Concourse Level SPEAKERS INCLUDE <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/Sec_Yellen_Portrait(1)_2425959.jpeg> HON. JANET YELLEN U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Conference-wide Lunch & Special Remarks from President Biden <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/calendar(1)_2437716.png> TODAY <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/clock(3)_2437526.png> 11:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. <https://maassets.higherlo gic.com/image/NAC_/send_2437525.png> International Ballroom, Concourse Level SPEAKERS INCLUDE <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/Joe-Biden_96px_2441075.png> PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN County Capitol Hill Day of Action <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/calendar(1)_2437716.png> TODAY <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/clock(3)_2437526.png> 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. <https://maassets.higherlo gic.com/image/NAC_/send_2437525.png> Capitol Hill Following the special closing general session, NACo will provide transportation from the Hilton to NACo's headquarters, where attendees may enjoy light refreshments at NACo’s open house, participate in the Rural Action Caucus' Rural Stakeholders Meeting or depart for meetings on Capitol Hill. NACo Rural Stakeholders Meeting: 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/calendar(1)_2437716.png> TODAY <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/clock(3)_2437526.png> 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. <https://maassets.higherlog ic.com/image/NAC_/send_2437525.png> NACo HQ Closing Reception on Capitol Hill <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/calendar(1)_2437716.png> TODAY <https://maassets.higherlogic.com/image/NAC_/clock(3)_2437526.png> 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. <https://maassets.higherlog ic.com/image/NAC_/send_2437525.png> Russell Senate Office Building VIEW FULL SCHEDULE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=nIKiReV_HkQOdSRaLoNW_6oygWdujTWVeZ5ADBdS3pLyohRWb4M8leuI-_guaLjdBm9wzwCBoSIOXzUs72K1MQ~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~ > | DOWNLOAD THE APP <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=eeDQiqlR2QvkD7cJZRSqOmAT2TVwSq1iqS6i5_lTeFuFu--o52t_xl2Be9q8S-utPLvfXlxtazaS9_57-IsypA~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDY A~~> CATCH UP ON YESTERDAY'S ACTION <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=BQF5UA6uX19Etnp8zQgYLiQzuGkUeL9f3PSZ5g3V1BQga2ZIsRyNb2Mc0dDLJ2nuFgY4JaqLa-X3gz8I9E2y4g~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> Stay up-to-date with our County News conference coverage <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=BBnhShwU64Fv9Dm5ADPiPr8AhWEt4WYMGZSHtbOml73GbgD5VE4uiHqbfI8hkXY2DbCzyiusFHE8a mzQIbvaDw~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> County News is providing coverage throughout the conference, including session recaps, highlights of new NACo resources and more. READ MORE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=D2D3hSBoaPBue12ajh5sDVjr6mW7K3oF6ewp-ewkuZBykxEXAUm8GrSxZEqMIgtHCUFxcPm8PNfARnBoq-voWQ~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=NQDclbv8L4N9tRIjQLVLYvAoolSvdSN0Vr6BgwqF41cE0ii2LaG-AeLl95THauCGO2eIOVkMYVWmMU1VkVAlMA~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> Watch yesterday's video recap <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=cGNOf8KAQbyJqIHh36NGGp1qwTGoiVYEiL3lx9FoD-1sjwJRa4y-MTioxLqRiFVa0ZIzKZ4P0tJsIecIIMS2DQ~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI 9rEVoHDYA~~> Catch up on all of yesterday's action from the conference with our daily video recap. WATCH FIND KEY ADVOCACY RESOURCES Please review the NACo Federal Advocacy Toolkit <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=p9QJXOmedfb5x0umTn8GZHpvNzaCe9pgDbWiPxvcsP3IyRsRGcGyZ1JJQK-IADrMYmbwoXRqco77z3A12ufRDg ~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> for more information on priority issues and to help bolster your advocacy efforts here at the conference. Conference attendees frequently cite this toolkit as an essential asset in planning for meetings with members of Congress and federal agencies. Explore NACo's advocacy prep guide here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=uODJdVmkOfUKjhl52yqHfRLzioUp2AcNs9AMrnZ6XGwiXgHOYJajr7v1EprQrq9jYvq8jMMda5OxbZwtu21Skg~~&t=pg8 uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> , featuring a video overview of advocacy opportunities, key sessions and a library of NACo's latest advocacy efforts. PREPARE YOUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=XOn1PkaBnqGZDJv1ODk19VPd5TKo8WqoWDqtYv80iuFEXE0jb84fsuORG7iC-_dZp2FVZytfN6uI4ildUs2Fcw~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI 9rEVoHDYA~~> <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=y2oTdIZA9meGzpf62n683SChKtgXu_tzed1JfCd6ubNFqpl86NCNQrIYJUDAMdeJWfeDVOBiFStk4RHKiougtA~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> Tell Your County’s American Rescue Plan Story Throughout the Legislative Conference, county leaders have the opportunity to film a short 2–3 minute video about your county’s investment of American Rescue Plan resources. Help us tell the story of extraordinary investments driving our nation's economic recovery. To sign up for your film slot, click here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe= 7cMebQqaiTAsRSFSXeOWJ2SUFXXutrFBeIfAxzkswTJ4EbOPgmiZ93pHD3R7klNdwkMKQgA5DG_K7oST00lN6A~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> . 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DOWNLOAD THE APP <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=LG9w1y-mctavH3TyH18jMVEApl4THG_6l95iImcQXoVhulHmqqmz1K4J4YvW5Rq05Xw9CBquHDAA83DdEN2EYQ~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> CONFERENCE APP TIPS & TRICKS To download the conference app, visit www.NACo.org/app <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=1lNTJLJkTYHzDR17Ijzval9T7tXot6L43DeUtJWS463cnGVa5B5eKavWw6AjcA6pyiFJZeW5dE_A7lI dA0cq1A~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> . We also recommend utilizing the following app features to make the most of your conference experience: 1. Allow for push notifications Receive real-time and critical messages from NACo, even when the app is closed on your device. 2. Create your own customized agenda On the conference schedule page, press the (+) sign to the right side of the session. This will build your customized schedule, as well as notify you if any of the session details change (i.e. location, start time). 3. Use the interactive map to find your meeting room This year, the map is interactive! When clicking on the room from the conference schedule, you will be shown the direct location on the conference map. Have questions on using the app, or need help downloading to your device? Visit NACo's mobile app help desk in Columbia West. Conference Wi-Fi Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available to all conference attendees, sponsored by CAI <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0yckTxTLRi2lPvc54pqACw~~&pe=Arkzt16SFjnPfoTGdkFYqOm3oh7n7ioexWP81qDI67FoIGHg cHItqHCzPMnGyG2s6nYRO6rZzs0vEToguvNKBA~~&t=pg8uqGkHiSLHI9rEVoHDYA~~> . 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