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County News coverage: 2023 Annual Conference
Read County News' daily coverage of the 2023 NACo Annual Conference in Travis County, Texas.
NACo Annual Conference attendees grab badge ribbons and catch up with friends after registering July 20. Photo by Leon Lawrence III
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County News coverage: 2023 Annual ConferenceJuly 20, 2023July 20, 2023, 10:15 am
Anticipation built for the 2023 NACo Annual Conference at the Austin Convention Center in Travis County, Texas with the CIO Forum gathering information technology professionals and FEMA just-in-time recovery management training.
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Minnesota takes the stage as Mary Jo McGuire steps into NACo presidency
Nearly 100 Minnesotans climbed on stage to support Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire as she was sworn in as NACo’s new president. And to the relief of the Austin Convention Center staff, the stage supported the crowd, the likes of which an Annual Business Meeting had never seen. -
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County leaders can play role in helping fix ‘crisis in American civility’
A current “crisis in American civility” can be traced back to changes in journalism and social media in the past few decades, but county officials can play a role in fixing the problem, according to longtime journalist Joan Lunden. -
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Mental Health Summit explores innovative solutions
Counties must leverage intergovernmental partnerships, expand their crisis response and invest in a behavioral health workforce to combat the country’s mental health crisis, according to leaders and experts at the local and state level. -
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FEMA executive stresses mitigation and prevention
As the calendar for disaster seasons grows — for hurricanes, wildfires and more — the need for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s aid grows. Chief among the consequences: A stressed FEMA workforce. -
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Poll workers remain a must-have for election officials
Despite all of his worries about the pandemic and the vulnerable age of many of his poll workers in Williamson County, Texas, Election Administrator Chris Davis made it through 2020 successfully in a state where limited vote-by-mail options put pressure on in-person voting. The aftermath, however, has been different. -
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Counties found a Senate ally in Cornyn
If anyone had the right consistency to understand the varied needs of counties, it was John Cornyn. -
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Wraparound services needed to remedy homelessness
To alleviate the country’s crisis in housing and homelessness, national and local leaders are urging large urban counties to go beyond merely providing more housing and address broader societal issues, like lack of access to health care, food insecurity and substance use disorder. -
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County officials urged to ‘get creative’ to meet housing affordability challenge
When it comes to housing affordability, no matter what size your county, it’s likely a problem with no easy answers. Creativity is vital to the solution. Curbing the Crisis: County Recommendations to Advance Housing Affordability July 22, 2023 NACo Annual Conference - Travis County, Texas -
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Counties must speak up with their broadband needs
When it comes to connecting residents to broadband, counties need to speak up with detailed information about their unserved and underserved areas and work closely with their state broadband directors to get their fair share of federal dollars, telecom experts said. -
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Investing in anti-poverty programs helps decrease child neglect, abuse
Counties investing in supportive services for low-income families greatly improves children’s well-being and decreases neglect, according to national experts, county leaders and federal officials. -
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Permitting fee funds land acquisition for conservation
Travis County, Texas is on year 27 of a 30-year conservation plan for Balcones Canyonland, a 50-mile square urban preserve. -
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Public lands philanthropy hits the ground running
As it gets its bearings as the Bureau of Land Management’s philanthropic partner, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands has identified its three priorities — awareness, access and stewardship. -
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Annual Conference first-time attendee orientation draws nearly 600
"This is the largest first-time attendees’ breakfast we have ever had, so give yourselves a hand,” NACo President Denise Winfrey said. -
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Communities offer ideas, labor after disasters
The most important position for county leaders during and after a disaster is often not where they’d expect: Out of the way. That goes as much for the community-rebuilding effort as it does for ceding control and decision-making to professional emergency management personnel. -
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NACo Annual Conference begins in Travis County, Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas, and it would be hard to find a bigger NACo event in 2023 outside of the Annual Conference in Travis County. More than 3,000 registrants will be at the Austin Convention Center examining all facets of county government July 21-24.
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County News Spotlight - Disaster Mitigation
September is National Preparedness Month, and County News looked at issues, resources and opportunities for counties to be ready. -
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Strategies to help county employees build financial resiliency and why it matters
Battered by inflation and rising costs, employees are asking for more financial support. Higher wages and richer rewards and benefits aren’t always feasible, but there are still steps counties can take to help their workforce manage debt and develop sound financial strategies. -
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The County Countdown – August 7, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. -
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2023–2024 American County Platform and Resolutions
The American County Platform is NACo’s permanent policy document. Divided into substantive policy areas covered by ten policy steering committees, the platform reflects the philosophy and broad objectives of NACo’s membership. -
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Ramsey County, Minn.’s Mary Jo McGuire Takes Office as NACo President
Ramsey County, Minn. Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire was sworn in as president of NACo on July 24 at the conclusion of NACo’s 88th Annual Conference in Travis County, Texas. -
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Minnesota takes the stage as Mary Jo McGuire steps into NACo presidency
Nearly 100 Minnesotans climbed on stage to support Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire as she was sworn in as NACo’s new president. And to the relief of the Austin Convention Center staff, the stage supported the crowd, the likes of which an Annual Business Meeting had never seen.
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Help Eligible Plan Participants Prepare for Their Retirement
Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package. Join us for a webinar to learn how to help employees save for retirement, helping YOU to improve morale, attract top talent and reduce employee turnover.10054:00 pm<p>Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package.
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Help eligible plan participants prepare for their retirement
Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package. Join us for a webinar to learn how to help employees save for retirement, helping YOU to improve morale, attract top talent and reduce employee turnover.10244:00 pm<p>Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package.
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Help eligible plan participants prepare for their retirement
Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package. Join us for a webinar to learn how to help employees save for retirement, helping YOU to improve morale, attract top talent and reduce employee turnover.10264:00 pm<p>Employer-sponsored retirement plans are an essential component of your employees’ benefits package.
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The County Countdown – August 7, 2023
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Minnesota takes the stage as Mary Jo McGuire steps into NACo presidency
Nearly 100 Minnesotans climbed on stage to support Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire as she was sworn in as NACo’s new president. And to the relief of the Austin Convention Center staff, the stage supported the crowd, the likes of which an Annual Business Meeting had never seen. -
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2023–2024 American County Platform and Resolutions
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Ramsey County, Minn. Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire was sworn in as president of NACo on July 24 at the conclusion of NACo’s 88th Annual Conference in Travis County, Texas. -
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