First Vice President Linda Langston (Linn County, IA) joined President Obama during the Jan. 16 White House unveiling of comprehensive proposals to reduce violence in American communities.

UPDATE: Tuesday's Conference schedule has been changed. Please click below to access the revised schedule. Registration is now open for NACo's 2013 Legislative Conference, March 2-6. Featuring keynote speaker Bob Woodward, Associate Editor at the Washington Post and author of The Price of Politics.

NACo's WIR Conference focuses on public lands and issues critical to the Western region of the United States. It provides county officials with the opportunity to hear speakers, discuss legislation and network with other officials to exchange information on those issues. Be there this year in Coconino County, AZ May 22-24.

The NACo Board of Directors late last year approved the 2013 Legislative Priorities. Please click below to read more about the key legislative issues facing counties this year.

NACo released a new summary of the federal fiscal cliff deal recently signed by President Obama. After weeks of negotiations, Congress approved legislation (H.R. 8) on New Year’s day that delays the across-the-board sequestration cuts for two months, extends most of the Bush era tax cuts and extends the Farm Bill for another year. Click below for more.

The 2013 Achievement Award Program application is now available! Started in 1970, the Achievement Award is a non-competitive awards program that recognizes innovative county government programs. Find out more and apply below.

Join NACo in Los Angeles County, CA January 31 for a one and a half day forum to learn how your county can create safer communities by implementing smart justice initiatives. Click below to learn more and be sure to register today!