The Week Ahead | January 19 – 23, 2026

  • Published: January 19, 2026
  • All 67 counties urged to select day to visit Montgomery, advocate for county government
    ACCA’s 2026 County Advocacy Days kick off in just over two weeks, and all county leaders are encouraged to sign up for at least one of the six events taking place February through April. These Advocacy Days are a cornerstone of the County Family’s annual advocacy efforts — providing county leaders the opportunity to travel to Montgomery, meet directly with state lawmakers, and ensure county priorities remain front and center throughout the legislative process. View this year’s dates and sign up to participate here.

     


     

    County leaders reminded to utilize ACCA bill tracking tool
    With the Alabama Legislature’s 2026 Session now in full swing, county leaders are reminded to take advantage of ACCA’s valuable bill tracking tool to stay informed on legislative developments. Each year, state lawmakers introduce hundreds of bills, many of which affect county government in some form, and while the ACCA staff focuses on alerting members to the most pressing issues, many bills are worth reading and discussing with your legislators. County leaders are encouraged to check out ACCA’s bill tracking tool here to keep up with the progress of both statewide and local bills important to county government.


    ACCA offices closed today
    The ACCA offices are closed today, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Association offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, January 20.