County News Online

vol. 29, No.15 - August 11, 1997

TOP STORIES

• Balanced Budget agreement reached
• Federal Bridge Program threatened
• Babbitt pledges support for environmental project in Oregon
• Randy Johnson: A closer look at NACo's new president
• Johnson reports: County officials need to embrace technology
• Legislation awaits action by Congress
• Get ready for Pollution Prevention Week, Sept. 15-21
• Urban sprawl, big roadblock to developing sustainable communities
• NACo ties success in welfare reform to mass transit support
• Appropriation bill awaits Congress
• FY98 Appropriations Chart
• NACo readies Smart Growth initiative
• Clean air testimony
• More kids travel safely in Montgomery County, Md.
• Senate holds hearing on bankruptcy bill
• Caregiving costs billions to American businesses
• National County Government Week Thanks
• Hats Off to...County Government Transportation Programs

IN EVERY ISSUE

• NACo on the move
• Research News
• HR Doctor
• County Services News
• Neil Peirce Commentary
• News From the Nation's Counties
• Job Market
• Financial Services News
• Notices