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County News, the official publication of the National Association of Counties, publishes news and ideas from Washington, D.C. and local county governments across the country

County News, the official publication of the National Association of Counties, publishes news and ideas from Washington, D.C. and local county governments across the country

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Biden: American Rescue Plan key to pandemic recovery for counties

Biden to Legislative Conference attendees: "County officials have a partner in my administration."... "I know there’s a lot to do, I really do, but I know we can do this together — Republican, Democrat, we can do this together.”

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NACo Board votes to hold hybrid 2021 Annual Conference in Prince George’s County, Md.

The NACo Board voted to hold a hybrid Annual Conference in Prince George's County, Md. July 9-12.
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County News Coverage: 2021 NACo Legislative Conference

County News is providing live coverage of the 2021 Virtual NACo Legislative Conference
Environment, Energy & Land Use

An artist’s conception shows Blockchains LLC’s plan for a “smart city” in Storey County, Nev. Artwork by Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects

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Nevada ‘smart city’ proposal would amputate county land

Storey County objects to governor's proposal that would remove 67,000 acres of the Nevada county to create new a local government, says county is already an "innovation zone."
Telecommunications & Technology

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NACo Broadband Task Force seeks solutions for counties

Three dozen county government officials are working to create a blueprint for governments working to bridge the digital divide on the NACo Broadband Task Force.
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NACo-Nationwide Scholarship 2021 applications open soon

Applicants to the NACo-Nationwide Scholarship are asked to write an essay outlining three creative and strategic ways to prepare and secure financial wellness in the new digital world.
Health

A woman receives a COVID-19 vaccine at one of the Carroll County, Md. age 75-plus clinics at the end of January. Photo courtesy of Carroll County Health Department

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County health departments seek more vaccines through state allocation process

The nation is undertaking its biggest vaccine effort in history and the process for allocating doses has raised some challenges for counties.
Leadership

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From sharecropper’s son to county leader: Waymon Mumford

The issues have changed in Florence County, S.C. over 25 years of the Rev. Waymon Mumford’s tenure on the County Council, but his approach hasn’t.
Health

PHOTO: Prince George’s County, Md. Executive Angela Alsobrooks receives her second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 19, a photo she shared on social media with the hashtag #proudtobeprotected. Photo by Prince George’s County, Md.

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Overcoming vaccine hesitancy requires two-way communication

Overcoming vaccine hesitancy takes patience, understanding, cultural competence and a united message with health care providers and social and community partners
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Meet the Candidates 2021

NACo members will vote for a second vice president during the Annual Business Meeting this summer - meet the three candidates.
Health

The Snohomish County, Wash. Vaccination Task Force launched the Everett Activity Center mass vaccination site in partnership with Boeing. The site has the capability to administer 10,000 vaccines per week. Photo by Marian Lockhart/Boeing

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Counties open mass COVID-19 vaccination sites

From Disneyland in Orange County, Calif., to Six Flags in Prince George’s County, Md., and even to the Texas Motor Speedway in Denton County, Texas, mass vaccination sites are popping up across the country.
Health

Staff from the Josephine County, Ore. Public Health Department administer a COVID-19 vaccine to a stranded motorist during a snowstorm after being unable to deliver the doses to intended recipients. Photo courtesy of Josephine County

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COVID-19 vaccines: Don’t waste a single drop

Once the COVID-19 vaccines are in counties' hands, it's crucial they not drop the ball on delivering them.
Transportation & Infrastructure

Riders spread out on a Regional Transportation Commission bus in Washoe County, Nev. Photo courtesy of RTC

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Pandemic fundamentally alters transit systems

“The bread and butter of public transit is putting a bunch of strangers into a confined space, which is exactly the opposite of what you’re supposed to do during a pandemic.”
Tax & Finance

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Indiana county notches ‘dark store’ victory

An Indiana Tax Court ruling demonstrated that not all big box stores can be valued the same way, which was a boon to Boone County and others.

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Community & Economic Development

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County News Hot Topics: Economic Recovery

Back to the not so familiar: Counties forge a way forward in this new frontier
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County News Coverage: COVID-19

County News has explored many facets of county governments' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, big and small.
Resiliency

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County News Hot Topic: Preventing Disasters: How prepared is your county for an emergency?

Threats are growing and the world changes, but counties likewise display the creativity and insight needed to prepare for natural and manmade disasters.
Western Interstate Region

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Western county officials flow into Spokane for WIR 2019

Speakers from the U.S. departments of Interior and Agriculture updated attendees on their agendas and Washington state officials showed how things were done in the Evergreen State.

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U.S. Department of Education releases state plan applications for remaining K-12 COVID relief funds

On April 21, the U.S.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture extends pandemic flexibilities for federal child nutrition programs

On April 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended flexibilities for federal child nutrition programs to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic through June 30, 2022.
Justice & Public Safety

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Bipartisan cannabis banking bill clears U.S. House

On April 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996) on a bipartisan vote of 321-101.
Intergovernmental Affairs

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Bipartisan lawmakers re-introduce legislation to extend key deadlines for 2020 Census data

On April 20, a bipartisan group of legislators re-introduced legislation that would extend two key statutory deadlines for the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census Deadline Extensions Act would set the deadline for the U.S.
Transportation & Infrastructure

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Federal Transit Administration awards $187 million to four Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure projects

On April 5, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $187 million in Capital Investment Grants (CIG) through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Transportation & Infrastructure

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American Rescue Plan provides $30.5 billion to support America’s public transit systems

On March 29, the U.S.
Human Services

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Administration for Children and Families releases American Rescue Plan funds for child care

On April 15, the Biden Administration announced the release of $39 billion authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act
Tax & Finance

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Bipartisan group forms congressional SALT Caucus to advocate for new tax relief from Congress

On April 15, a group of bipartisan lawmakers announced the formation of a new SALT Caucus that will work to advocate for new tax relief from Congress.
Community & Economic Development

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HUD awards nearly $5 billion in grants to help homeless

On April 8, the U.S.
Health

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CDC declares racism a serious public health threat

On April 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared that racism is a serious public health threat and stated that it would be taking specific action to address the issue.
Intergovernmental Affairs

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U.S. Treasury Releases New Guidance on Certification Process for State & Local Fiscal Recovery Fund

New Treasury guidance outlines immediate steps counties should take to receive Recovery Funds
Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos Apr. 11 - 17

Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country.

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Mary Ann Barton

County News Editor & Senior Writer

(202) 942-4223
Charlie Ban

County News Digital Editor & Senior Writer

(202) 942-4210
Rachel Looker

Staff Writer

(202) 942-4215

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