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California counties battle deadly infernos
Battling through the Camp Fire last week in Butte County, Calif., Supervisor Doug Teeter rode behind a bulldozer that pushed cars out of the way, trying to reach a hospital in Paradise, his hometown about 180 miles northeast of San Francisco. -
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Montana’s first county veteran service office serves as model for state
The wide-open spaces that draw many to Montana’s Big Sky Country can be less appealing when it means traveling eight hours to reach services people need. -
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FCC could slash county franchise fees
Cable TV franchise fees paid to counties and other local governments could be slashed under a deregulation proposal being considered by the Federal Communications Commission, according to the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). -
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OK on Medicaid could spell relief for counties
The consequences resulting from the voter-driven Medicaid expansions in three states — Utah, Nebraska and Idaho — will remain to be seen, but state associations see potential for at least a little relief for counties that have to provide health care. -
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County officials head to Capitol Hill after Election Day wins
County officials from across the country will swap the county courthouse for an office on Capitol Hill after taking home wins in the Nov. 6 election. They will be sworn in as new members of the 116th Congress Jan. 3, 2019. Here’s a snapshot at press time of those being followed by County News. -
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Will a divided 116th Congress work on bipartisan priorities important to nation’s counties?
Four years of bicameral Republican control of Congress will end in January after Democrats secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections. -
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The baby boomers are coming — Is your county ready?
If you remember using a pay phone, a typewriter or listening to music on a record player, you’re likely a member of the baby boomer generation. -
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U.S. Treasury, IRS issue regulations on investment in Opportunity Zones
The U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released proposed regulations and guidance Oct. 19 on investment in Opportunity Zones, a newly enacted federal program that aims to spur investment in economically disadvantaged Census tracts. -
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Age Discrimination Act applies to any size local government entity
In its first opinion of the term in Mount Lemmon Fire District v. Guido, the Supreme Court ruled 8–0 that the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) applies to state and local government employers with fewer than 20 employees. The State and Local Legal Center filed an amicus brief arguing that it should not apply. -
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New guide helps rural counties fight opioid crisis
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released the Rural Resource Guide to Help Communities Address Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Misuse. -
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Fireplace ‘Swap-Out’ Improves Air Quality
Problem: Wood-burning fireplaces were adding a lot of smoke that hurt Maricopa County, Ariz.’s air quality.
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County officials head to Capitol Hill after Election Day wins
County officials from across the country will swap the county courthouse for an office on Capitol Hill after taking home wins in the Nov. 6 election. They will be sworn in as new members of the 116th Congress Jan. 3, 2019. Here’s a snapshot at press time of those being followed by County News. -
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Will a divided 116th Congress work on bipartisan priorities important to nation’s counties?
Four years of bicameral Republican control of Congress will end in January after Democrats secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections. -
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The baby boomers are coming — Is your county ready?
If you remember using a pay phone, a typewriter or listening to music on a record player, you’re likely a member of the baby boomer generation. -
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U.S. Treasury, IRS issue regulations on investment in Opportunity Zones
The U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released proposed regulations and guidance Oct. 19 on investment in Opportunity Zones, a newly enacted federal program that aims to spur investment in economically disadvantaged Census tracts.
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Federal support available to improve outcomes in your county
Ventura County, Calif. wants to reduce jail recidivism rates and improve public safety. Clatsop County, Ore. wants to improve access to high-quality preschool. Fairfax County, Va. wants to scale two-generation models to improve outcomes for parents and youth. -
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A Best Practice from the Government Finance Officers Association: Performance Measures
GFOA recommends all organizations identify, track and communicate performance measures to monitor financial and budgetary status, service delivery, program outcomes and community conditions. When identifying performance measurements, governments should focus on making sure that measures meet the following conditions: -
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Avoid ‘Ballot Selfie’ Missteps
Problem: The spread of cameras in cell phones made some voting officials uneasy about potential violations. Solution: -
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DOT updates guidance on autonomous vehicles
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has provided new voluntary guidance, policy clarification and best practices for stakeholders to better prepare for automated vehicles.
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Healthiest Cities and Counties Community Spotlight Series: Pittsylvania County, VA and Caswell County, NC
The Health Collaborative focuses on policies, systems and environmental change to support the creation of effective and inclusive policies that encourage healthy eating, active living and access to health care. -
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Approval of Medicaid expansion ballot initiatives in three states foreshadows potential legislative efforts
Voters in Nebraska, Idaho and Utah approved ballot initiatives in the November 2018 elections to adopt the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion to cover more low-income adults. -
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NACo releases legislative analysis of Disaster Recovery Reform Act
On October 5, the President signed into law H.R. 302, which contains the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) of 2018 (DRRA). -
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NACo to analyze county mitigation and preparedness efforts
In tandem with the Strengthening Coastal Counties’ Resilience effort led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), in partnership with the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), Coastal States Organization (CSO) and National Oceanic and Atmospher
