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Operation Green Light, Counties for Career Success and more
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Starting NEXT WEEK: Support Veterans with Operation Green Light <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=ybHQJuIWX1MSPgJl0ZJ_i7aw1RiFvfsOK-jADL926f3NnPtBsrEOwaW96cAXyxNyEtdJQo
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This Veterans Day, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) invite counties to participate in Operation Green
Light. By illuminating buildings with green lights from November 6–12, counties can show appreciation and support for veterans and their families.
* Participation tools: Access NACo's Operation Green Light Toolkit <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=noPuVYDbxRT2138NGVgwrVEjrEqSEnNdvRpFL160-4dOEXj51QkG_6iCbFAGNAl6gbH
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* Please be sure to share <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=WvOJjYhjjGoF0TzHn-2VisUQ53yKn7zaS9oLOW52l0nBSuYKCd68ffromMSj8_JhSQitMxnLPah_Siij21itnQ~~&t=kIFj3sONP_BBYsIbS
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D-KlOovAug~~&t=kIFj3sONP_BBYsIbSkl_3A~~> some of the 300+ county participants from last year.
* Watch: NACo President Mary Jo McGuire encourages <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=4vs-D-Yhk-7M91OcbB56P7G4q9tpWJ-ht2z9rIYzBri41EI8oum8_5MD911B0gynJAsh8dvyU-N--EO-85w
rLQ~~&t=kIFj3sONP_BBYsIbSkl_3A~~> counties to participate.
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Eight Counties Selected for National Career Readiness Initiative <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=ClYRfSTsyWM6x0y6h0YsE4l64miHX3vNw8-uafbwZfuQ0ZZAfoYLRPj2wSNHFs_ZBKL4a
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NACo announced the launch <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=9ry-KFUIdUL4iHuqegKf171qwgN4iL4orT5ySM6EKc5G6z2ZmjOJrGClpxV6qli8xeAWcDJDbc3pZ6ybuX-rFg~~&t=kIFj3sONP_BBYsIbS
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and employment.
* The C4CS initiative <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=N2-NaQBnAKc4SoFkI1wBfHA8sqwGZGKyBlv_tAEY7pFUCdfRzWMU3SKsdgSE4CgnPdU13WiCdTkQnOxLVjnWhw~~&t=kIFj3sONP_BBYsIbSkl_3
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* Learn more: See the C4CS cohort members and learn more about the initiative here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=NX_c7IomCVb946QMK0RgYpnLw3SeFiAxojQSF3xvABwknLiMJJL
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Deadline approaching: apply today for Assistance for Coal Communities <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=Gz5pLZypuwgALSu-DgiXJqCEFxtRjzNAhoKhfJfUe5szHwFLYzT6vuznKsiLTsfi
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Applications are now open <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=dKG9P6mTEY7ZR0lpwlJXR7P1SUk1fJWV5sk0UzgZbWHene4liaP5VIWiv37uRfJFfIQG5pyaukIndua-LDZySQ~~&t=kIFj3sONP_BBYsIbS
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* The Action Challenge is a one-year strategic planning process resulting in a community-driven economic diversification plan.
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* Applications are due November 10, 2023.
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Help Residents Save through NACo's Live HealthY U.S. Counties discount program <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=mBZtyRYlzSEIDVLYtICmFWOVqBvPw7RGFEcmWABseefifOwZDAzwzoC
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The Live Healthy Prescription, Health & Dental Discount Program <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=Yk5yPI_zql85GFEgkNodqT1M9CVuyK7ebpRl_U4CsA2AY-VW9K0p4-_ueTBB2c_mo9bL-N
wMNcRoc0FM7E3GoA~~&t=kIFj3sONP_BBYsIbSkl_3A~~> is available at no cost to all NACo member counties, providing relief to uninsured and underinsured Americans who face growing prescription
drug costs.
* Millions saving millions: Currently, half of all NACo members participate in the program and have saved residents millions of dollars on prescription drug costs.
* Learn more: Visit our program page <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=l8jxJ4Mxy8MBmqVJRMfa6AeckCAK9_cwz2is_Q81xnxHmdL4Gydz7kMpxXQiIU1wke4CE_50RZdZvn6uP9mN7A~~&t=kIFj3s
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Access Free Solar Assistance for Counties <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=5omhK-WfUQqPe1laaOtpX5Olf-g3GvtlVaZpHcPHipX_E1KIhps8McodU1VhZDYvNrgEQnIGnh77-EqHatQblg~~&t=k
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Now is the perfect time for your county to access free solar technical assistance through the SolSmart program <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=MOSf8dB6456U4DLHu6CbY4M
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* About SolSmart: The U.S. Department of Energy-funded program offers no-cost technical assistance <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=ipvvjLmK9P_gv9EmdxcEiBeXza2QBL7St4O
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* County successes: More than 90 counties have achieved SolSmart designation, including three in 2023 receiving silver or gold designations: Missoula County, Mont. (Gold), Harris County,
Texas (Silver) and Thurston County, Wash. (Silver).
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Supreme Court Preview for Local Governments:
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Making Relevant Data Accessible to Residents: Spotlight on Clermont County <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=XWg3fjFlt7EGQ57maxXuHxW0XSRN11EbOGaWJhZo3Dv9XZJBrHCIN56ciJx
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Transforming Communities: County-Level Solutions for Mental Health and System Challenges <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=Jy_33Ru_PHAMi-DIe8jt0wVLAuDeZW1T4a452CF5MH5me
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NACo EDGE Announces Newest Cooperative Contract for Elevators, Walkways & Lifts <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=u4zCqHO8tILzzD7c8aTOnZg8nT0mZqJQE1TmG5aiNVk2OtrpKhlkzo
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REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2024 NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=EjiTKzNryQkRJpI0S2YZl02klUr-JayHLxKTNHYd2FltbfxQ33AviW_ETsgeOPS8mPrYvbs3gMH9Ky
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Registration is open for the 2024 NACo Legislative Conference <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=c-DALELSiv9c5dYKvmDDZqfWWLE8aGUJzJh2gqgws1P0dpDRDBZEPKWZtd35oRRpByKGHycq
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* Join your peers: The conference convenes nearly 2,000 county officials to advance our federal policy priorities.
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