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CSA Weekly Update (04.02.2026)

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In the April 2nd, 2026, edition of the CSA Weekly Update:

Maricopa County Supervisors Host Legislative Lunch!


On Tuesday, March 31st, Maricopa County Supervisors Gallardo and Lesko hosted lunches at the House and Senate to discuss important county priorities with state leaders. Supervisors Brophy McGee and Stewart also joined the lunches to meet with legislators from across the state. Senators and representatives from both parties heard from supervisors about county expenditure limits, elections administration, court funding, bills with county impacts, and other county priority policy items.


NACo Leadership Academy: Congratulations January 2026 Graduates!


We proudly recognize and congratulate the Arizona graduates of the January 2026 NACo Leadership Academy for their dedication to public service and leadership excellence. In January 13 graduates from 5 of Arizona's counties Yavapai, Maricopa, Pinal, Coconino and Cochise - successfully completed the program. Their commitment to leadership development is helping strengthen county government across the state.


To see the full list of graduates, please click below!



Scholarships are still available for counties interest in participating! Join more than 15,000 county leaders nationwide who are already benefiting from the proven impact of the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy, a 12-week online leadership program developed by General Colin Powell, the Professional Development Academy, and NACo.


NACo's July Cohort is right around the corner. Join the team in investing in the workforce – empowering professional staff to become better leaders today and into the future.


Enroll now for July 2026!


CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND ENROLL

March Madness: Basketball Fever Hits Arizona!


This Saturday, April 4th, The University of Arizona men's basketball team will be taking on the University of Michigan in the March Madness Final Four! This is the first time in over 20 years that the U of A men's basketball team has advanced to the final four, and the excitement across the state is palpable. Additionally, the women's basketball final four will be held in Phoenix at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday, furthering basketball fever in Arizona. As Arizona triumphantly returns to the March Madness spotlight, go Wildcats and BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!

We Are Counties: Join Us in Celebrating County Government Month in April



CSA is partnering with AACo and NACo in the We are Counties campaign to highlight the vital work that counties do for Arizonans.


As a part of that campaign, join us in celebrating County Government Month in April to share all of the essential services that counties provide. In recognition of that service, Governor Hobbs issued a proclamation declaring April Arizona County Government Month -- thank you Governor!


To support this effort, we've created a number of resources to highlight all of the lines of business counties are in to support Arizona including:

Records, Elections & Services

Infrastructure

Health & Human Services

Public Safety

Public Land Stewardship




Arizona Prepares to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary


This week, CSA is highlighting the Arizona America250 Commission, which is leading the state’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States while showcasing the contributions of Arizonans to the nation’s past, present, and future. The commission’s programs include Passport250, a traveling museum that brings history directly to communities, along with a variety of statewide events, educational resources, and initiatives designed to engage people of all ages. Through partnerships, signature events, and outreach efforts, the commission seeks to celebrate Arizona’s independent spirit, preserve its rich history, inspire innovation, and create lasting connections, sharing the story of the state and its people in an inclusive and meaningful way.


To learn more, click here



CSA LinkedIn Post: Who Pays for Justice in Arizona?



To listen to the full podcast, please click here

Understanding County Contributions to the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS)


Check out the short video below to understand the almost $450 million that counties are required to contribute to the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS), administered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) for Arizona's indigent elderly and physically disabled individuals in need of long-term care.


From Statehood Forward: Legislative Districts


In this week's installment on From Statehood forward, we are talking about the evolution of legislative districting in Arizona. During the territorial and early statehood periods, representation was based mostly on counties rather than population, which often gave rural areas more power. As Arizona grew, especially in places like Maricopa County and Pima County, those imbalances became harder to ignore and led to frustration and eventually major court cases in the 1960s. Decisions like Wesberry v. Sanders and Reynolds v. Sims introduced the idea of “one person, one vote,” forcing Arizona to redraw its districts under court supervision in the years that followed. Later there were additional reforms, including the passage of Proposition 106 in 2000, which created an independent commission to handle redistricting and aimed to make the process fairer and more transparent.


To learn more, view the timeline below:



CSA at the Legislature: CSA Testimony 


As the legislative session pushes forward, CSA, county leaders, and county professional staff continue to engage with the Legislature through meetings with members, communicating with staff, and testifying before committees on issues of importance to county governments.


This week, staff testified on the following bills:


SCR 1012: S/E: compensation; independent salary commission (Gowan) (Text)




Where to Watch: Upcoming Live Proceedings


The Legislative Session has reached a critical point in the session timeline. Committees are no longer meeting as of this Tuesday. As such, any action taken from this point forward will be on the floor, in Rules, or in Caucus. These agendas typically are not released until the day before, so predictability becomes more difficult. As such, rather than updating on the next week's action, we will be updating you on where to find agendas as they become available.


To see the full legislative calendar, click here.


To see live proceedings, click here.


To see archived meetings, click here.


Session Timeline: Important Dates and Deadlines 


Committees for the 2026 Legislative Session have officially come to an end, significantly reducing the number of bills still in play. The next deadline is the last day for bills to be heard in conference committees - April 17th. conference committees are called when a bill is amended in the opposite chamber and the sponsor of the bill does not agree with those changes. The conference committee consists of members from both chambers who come together to collaborate on a final version of the bill that both chambers can agree on.


As the 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session progresses, the Association will continue to provide updates on important deadlines as they pass. Please find additional deadlines linked here as well as listed below:


Lifelong Learning: Upcoming NACo Webinars


AI Meets Information Governance in the Public Sector

Wednesday, April 8, 2026; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST


Public sector AI adoption is caught in a "regulatory paradox": a strong push for rapid innovation occurring alongside a lack of clear roadmaps and regulations for information safety. Data privacy regulations remain in full force.


For government information owners, the burden of responsibility for information governance has landed squarely on your shoulders. To innovate and modernize while keeping your information safe, you need a responsible information governance model that ensures only high-quality, compliant data is available for AI tools.


During this session, we’ll explore the four immediate steps you can take to ensure your agency’s AI adoption is secure, compliant, and trustworthy.

  1. Enforcing information minimization

  2. Implementing “need-to-keep” retention policies for AI tools

  3. Demanding privacy-preserving information architectures

  4. The importance of keeping a human in the loop


The AI-regulation landscape may be shifting, but the ethical imperative remains constant. By prioritizing robust information governance, you do more than just avoid penalties - you build the public trust necessary to unlock the true transformative potential of AI.


This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.


To register, click here


Emerging Dynamics in the Pharmacy Marketplace: Direct-to-Consumer and Plan Sponsors’ Rx Benefits

Thursday, April 9, 2026; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST


This webinar will feature Josh Fredell, Senior Vice President, PBM, Payor and Life Science Solutions at CVS Health, who will provide an expert overview of the rapidly evolving world of pharmacy benefits. Key discussion points will include the impact of the Direct-to-Consumer marketplace and prominent entrants such as TrumpRx, Mark Cuban’s Cost-Plus model, GoodRx, and others, with a particular focus on GLP‑1 therapies. 


The session will explore current industry trends, how plan sponsors are responding, and strategic considerations for navigating this shifting landscape. Attendees will gain valuable insight into market forces shaping consumer access, payer decision‑making, and future implications for benefit design.


This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.


To register, click here


NACo Policy Insider Webinar Series: Understanding the Federal Landscape for Counties

Thursday, April 9, 2026; 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET


Last year's Inside Washington series is now NACo Policy Insider, a bi-weekly webinar offering an overview of the full federal policy landscape impacting counties, as well as deeper dives into specific policy areas, equipping county leaders with insights, context, and strategies to engage effectively on key issues from transportation and infrastructure, to public lands, to health and human services, and more. 


To register, click

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