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February 01, 2023
Watch: NACo webinar recording about the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund
Recently, NACo hosted a webinar for membership about the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF), including information about how these funds can be spent, the application process and reporting requirements.
January 27, 2023
Notices going out to Kentucky counties about additional opioid settlement funds
New settlements bring Kentucky’s total opioid settlement dollars to more than $842 million.
January 27, 2023
Courthouse by day, country stage by night
Elliott County Attorney John D. Lewis is also a banjo-picking musician
January 27, 2023
Communication is vital to help employees following return to work
Here are some recommended topics from Zywave to discuss with workers who are transitioning back to work following an injury.
January 27, 2023
Kentucky one of four states receiving additional funds to provide affordable, high-speed internet
Kentucky, Alabama, Nevada and Texas were approved to receive approximately $793.7 million under the American Rescue Plan and will connect more than 292,000 homes and businesses to affordable, high-speed internet.
January 26, 2023
NACo Opioid Solutions Center
NACo's Opioid Solutions Center empowers local leaders to invest resources in effective treatment, recovery, prevention and harm reduction practices that save lives and address the underlying causes of substance use disorder.
January 20, 2023
KACo’s Brenna Angel elected to statewide professional board
Communicators encouraged to network and train with colleagues across Kentucky
January 20, 2023
Understanding your workers’ compensation experience modification factor
Workplace accidents will occasionally occur despite best efforts, but many are preventable. Safety programs and appropriate prevention procedures can help reduce loss frequency, and self-inspection and accident investigation programs are critical.