Registration open for Illinois Extension’s Local Government Education Webinars: State Legislative Update (Jan 23) & Federal Legislative Update (Jan 30)

University of Illinois Extension’s Local Government Education program will be offering two webinars on legislative updates to brief government officials on any changes that may impact local and state governmental operations in 2020. There is no fee to attend. Register online at: https://go.illinois.edu/2020LegislativeUpdate

Illinois State Legislative Update Webinar January 23, Noon – 1 PM

Following the State’s Veto Session, Illinois Association of County Board Members’ local government legislative experts, Kelly Murray and Taylor Anderson, will discuss recent and potential future changes in legislation at the state levels that will have a direct impact on Illinois local governments. With a Q&A session following the presentation, participating officials will have opportunities to discuss impact and intent to develop a better understanding of mandated expectations.

Federal Legislative Update, January 30, Noon – 1 PM

Eryn Hurley and Deborah Cox from the National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington D.C. will discuss recent and potential future changes in legislation at federal levels that will have a direct impact on Illinois local governments. With a Q&A session following the presentation, participating officials will have opportunities to discuss impact and intent to develop a better understanding of mandated expectations.

Both of these sessions will be recorded for later viewing and can be accessed on the University of Illinois Extension’s Local Government Education website at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/lge/

Nancy Ouedraogo at esarey@illinois.edu for more information.