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NACO executive director urges county engagement as state funding and mandates shift
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John Cannon, executive director of the Nebraska Association of County Officials, told Sarpy County commissioners the association will emphasize education and advocacy for counties facing Medicaid cuts, potential bridge-funding shortfalls and statutory issues for assessors.
John Cannon, executive director of the Nebraska Association of County Officials, briefed the Sarpy County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 16 about NACO’s educational programs, legislative priorities and interim work with the Legislature.
“As the NACO executive director, I feel it's important for us to get out to the counties and kind of explain what we're up to,” Cannon said, describing the association’s workshops and conferences for county officials and offices.
Cannon urged county engagement with state legislators ahead of the 2026 legislative session, saying federal changes enacted in recent federal legislation will reduce Medicaid funding to Nebraska and that the cuts will “filter through to a lot of programs that we rely on.” He cited a figure of about $405,000,000 in Medicaid reductions for…
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