Council of State Governments National organization for all branches of state governments, focusing on policy development, innovative
programming, and suggested state legislation.
National Association of Counties Only organization representing county governments - serves as liaison with other levels of government,
assists with research, and promotes public-private innovations.
National Governors Association Develops policy reports on innovative state programs and promotes best practices on a broad array of
issues. Also provides management and technical assistance to both new and incumbent governor
U.S. Conference of Mayors Nonpartisan organization of over 1,000 cities with populations of 30,000 or more. Provides links to mayors,
cities, best practices, issue discussion forum, and news.
