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Chris Blanchette National Program Director NACo Public Promise Insurance Powered by the National Association of Counties Direct: (203) 910-6395 Email: cblanchette@naco.org www.publicpromiseinsurance.org 660 North Capital St NW, Suite 400 • Washington, DC 20001
The General Assembly convenes today for a scheduled 60-day session. Key dates for the 2026 session, as approved by the Joint Rules Committee in the
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