HomeMy WebLinkAbout121823 County Countdown – December 18_ 2023In our last County Countdown of the year, we look ahead to 2024 and some of the top policy issues
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
DECEMBER 18, 2023
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Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. In this week’s edition – our last
County Countdown of the year – we are looking ahead to 2024, and some of the top policy issues for counties.
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and explore NACo resources below.
Estimated read time: 3 min. | Video duration: 3 min.
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Federal Budget <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=lZbjvGew7Wm4Dorn5CpcULFzpnqFKJLd7ljd8hVTVHwD44yR3svKK7vdnzCZJlIwd7ah38Davziu-qqujx5GLw~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~>
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While federal funding is secured for the first few weeks of 2024, NACo is focused on emphasizing the importance of long-term certainty, which ensures the stability of county public services
and effective intergovernmental collaboration.
* Priority programs: We're especially focused on reliable funding for key programs like the Community Development Block Grant Program <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=
HDuA6BjPkE4_L0AlwATr2mAkII6jXto96V1QYxsshpmZcNRpUF9WR9AFccZrWPAsEXi9PZpOS4XGchL7Sa7AGw~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU
3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=30Anj2HmHMmiFJs1g9df2zAfJemFMHPI8al3YKaNK3qvVdqL88uRXK44wV5PkARItRqFOu5qgvGQWx5-g8I5Lw~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> , the Affordable Connectivity Program <https://www.mmsend50.c
om/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=Bn-SDQPfiRGnYkdQt9o1dGpjY3gDAPnd5-3Cxr_SbMDxpQ98hCP75gPDSM2BFXp5tclMjLHLorqx7nZZ43pHxQ~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> (ACP) and the Help America
Vote Act <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=mI_nFaWEELr-Z_FmrT5Qr5BLNM8Awx-J3aUATRPAs6x0DZvho9-XCc87ZgKlAj_jUQ-Y913s_WOy6YRr4qp-Og~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~>
(HAVA), among others.
* Why to avoid shutdowns: The recurring threat of government shutdowns creates a range of concerns <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=LlktKOCMcjtTY6zeXFxC_6VfHFeyG7IhBbi
lJp8H94egEfXYJzAHwOsL06Uu1X75_e4Q2gUy33ChwXA9XS2kDQ~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> for counties.
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Farm Bill Reauthorization <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=Z2iyfcUXgb2LtXsCPvf2HAJeiRO0Ejja-kdkqs4hGCDNlYL6hBTNt8biY-BTRw0VAjvid3hEZpl2Ta7ooPokbw~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzx
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The extension of the Farm Bill <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=GIXztV1-bn_apJ7ZsSU6nyMFDerK7fIzn4rjggi3N6mzqqWmOeL0QxRnrtt-oesbXoxwWnYYFu7xkvsmd75bQA~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWP
hzuzxVVz2A~~> to September 2024 provides an opportunity to advocate for investments in rural America and other county-centric federal programs.
* Continued priorities: County priorities for the Farm Bill reauthorization include funding for rural development projects, Good Neighbor Authority and resources for county-administered
federal programs.
* Dive deeper: Explore our Farm Bill primer <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=xTnFd9pJpfINfgQZpqjzw-8Pp7DkiaI6fPOaO0bcm_LIBIwDWggEv0u-cI81dmhR_B8iMtdVKZI8xXaa66ReIg~~&t
=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> for county leaders.
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Mental Health <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=0fxxVLhG_j4HH8OmNvr3M_b0N-qh8mhpj5JtvIcHe-MgC6bmc2bKR1JLUQofUSsCWIPHBNL4CKmrYHLERJNKLQ~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~>
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In the year ahead, NACo will continue to back critical mental health initiatives, focusing on policy changes that will have a significant impact at the county level.
* Legislative goals: Support for the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP) reform <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=qOADfT9izBGFV9RslpE6Y2c1JJdp6Eg5xmBfoKdZVjBb_rmYqU
oEZeN8HX81fIroUUOftx983J5i9AJrENzDzQ~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> will be at the top of our list, among other policy priorities.
* Get involved: NACo’s Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing continues to advocate for our policy priorities, and will consolidate its final recommendations in summer 2024. Follow
those efforts here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=iTh_oHd9MbvJQrwTJhEvkDc_e129pXFeK1bzzEPyyFGRtgzQchWOzMh_ZCUwkPikov1_s_IaMNy17m-TGsjvzQ~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~
~> , and access our MIEP advocacy toolkit here <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=-UZvXDyj-AQTHrLCubeCCCkD9IDpNOqem4meNDBWVOxhk_d1lBwhfgXvjkY3T5shVxsoTuKRnjlx3QhbgvhgxA~
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PILT and Secure Rural Schools <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=6b4-v-GAMgX9HdzstnvWvqE5Hs722IZCCmaRK0Jvbj-bWbtfQ0MpE1C4CFBKrtbnOozfj0cLMxvyi1n5Te9rMQ~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPh
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Advocating for full, long-term funding of Payments in Lieu of Taxes <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=amj05LhtoJzlpA5HrKrO4JkEInlfQzOMLo-pOhFNIg3Rg13jzt77Zj5oNxT3EFBJs3
mA11mL6R0Akk5CXsqmnA~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=znm-Z-fJohEHP2J6oMwJRr0-qINqkWSxCnKLwlTr48LpKcFsx-
OWuc2q8OyWkeDN59Rpe9zSwPqoI_4Tsje6EA~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> remains a key priority for public lands counties.
* Explore PILT resources: Find key data and tools in our Payments in Lieu of Taxes Action Center <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=wKQ0czUpvwH7Cnd6jW-oGGepBdbiBOimpDZuh
Wb82r1G9GaCalx8XxOHjLaIZsIJDsiTP4kFin8Lhw1N1UlCog~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> .
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Telling the Story of County Investments <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=7uXNq1bkRl-X5mNcDovrkzmUfVXz8_mK0pG9csacDmQssuZ5QLeJIZ6kx7t-qGiyiDtgTcTaqgr-yVgafYvVTA~~&t=CDQ
62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~>
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Next year, we will continue highlighting the successes and ongoing importance of direct county funding through legislation like the American Rescue Plan <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3Q
MX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=dLOutX12BqE9e0i5J3CNINhmgar9DrZ87dPl19n08I4X5G6gr5v-v9Olf_rtSw46vvfjP5NaaY12gPxiIvLMwQ~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> (ARPA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law <https://www.mmsend50
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* Share your story: Share how you are investing these critical resources by applying for a 2024 NACo Achievement Award <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=3xXpqKSN2-CKoFt
v-9cv-AXB9i8rvluuHeZACRUrKHAypnE_hDy5Rw9vOOk-IRMNYK-_v7xnc4Pp1IM6q2wDEA~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> . All year long, we will source stories and potential congressional testimony from
this program to support our advocacy efforts.
* Tools you can use:
* This BIL implementation tool <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=YIf5DyYxIn5B0UfUz5DdKZJyttMaMF3xLNuIv1IRpo7udnzsStnPxYtXuj1ITW6BTgqdq_D9S1wNItjiw_jNsg~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUW
PhzuzxVVz2A~~> provides key analysis and updates on the latest funding opportunities
* This Inflation Reduction Act analysis <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=CLIIPIP2Llyh_HUBXB6YBJbjspwb29lwBRmf9YMHxHKO8LDWFbbBkssiKnE4vbY055O7UwwvpAy7422PaWOREg~~&t=CD
Q62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> breaks down direct pay, and
* Our ARPA Resource Hub <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=7iod_nNDbe5Fo57ALrabqrJof2SuY9y0HRrcv8MfKMuM0YSZNZiCgHP4Dv7g1kF8Dgf_MWXIbG2OF8KfS5Gb9A~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxV
Vz2A~~> is your one-stop-shop, featuring investment analysis, U.S. Treasury guidance and more.
Join Us at the 2024 Legislative Conference <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=u63bxGEGfABo3upQ5LT23tRZxKblI7huWrHVBu_jpeErJaU4cUVhR2EKkr7J_AAquCHv4ab6TdTbSMGegRisqQ~~&t=
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Get involved in shaping policy in these areas and many more at NACo’s Legislative Conference, February 10–13, 2024.
* Join a committee: There is still time to join a policy steering committee <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=RERB02_AxAqclTVYMoT0x3S5DLhuIp5pdSFw6-B7OqrtUkB6aqr6k2DUcj
gFCYohrTuD5xEQRZef4iqJq58oWw~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> , and the conference is a great opportunity to see NACo’s 10 policy steering committees in action.
* Submit a policy resolution: We are now accepting interim policy resolutions <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=dK5itgU3QMX7KWwJXovkzw~~&pe=TJr1jBV9DQkW_XFBNP_vp-eUt--UJtvT-iVhvseIdUN5v0j1Ozj-teOp
TwBeyEqS5rLTrkjg_974eIAqIXNUfw~~&t=CDQ62K-gxUWPhzuzxVVz2A~~> for the conference. The resolutions process provides members with the ability to participate in national policy decisions
affecting county governments.
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