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Veterans Affairs

Bexar County, Texas Commissioner Kevin Wolff speaks at the dedication for the county Military and Veterans Services Center. Photo courtesy of Bexar County

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County works ‘inside the gates’ to hire vets

Bexar County's Military and Veterans Services Center starts working with service members months before they're discharged to help them prepare for civilian life and match them with eager prospective employers

Human Services

Large Urban County Caucus attendees tour the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. Photo by Rachel Looker

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Miami-Dade County builds center for mental health and recovery

The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery will provide resources to the most difficult and underserved populations in Miami-Dade County, Fla.
Leadership

Former Miami Dolphins Quarterback Dan Marino speaks to the luncheon crowd at NACo's Large Urban County Caucus Symposium Nov. 7, 2019 in Miami-Dade County, Fla. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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Former Miami Dolphins quarterback addresses LUCC attendees: ‘We can all make a difference’

Dan Marino's lessons of service from his foundation appeal to LUCC attendees to "make a difference"
Human Services

Former Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Fla. Alex Penelas speaks to Large Urban County Caucus Symposium attendees on Nov. 7. 2019. Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, looks on. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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Miami-Dade County uses Homeless Trust to combat homelessness

Local governments need a plan, leadership, money and a public-private partnership when it comes to addressing homelessness.
Urban Counties

Harris County, Texas Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks to Large Urban County Caucus Symposium attendees Nov. 8 in Miami-Dade County, Fla. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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Preventing your county government from ‘operating in a bubble’

Harris County, Texas surveyed residents online & had canvassers visit neighborhoods to represent voices that weren’t always heard at public meetings or for individuals who may not have internet access.
Labor & Employment

(L-r) Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave as Marty McFly, Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht as Doc Brown and Racine Police Chief Art Howell film a scene for “Building the Workforce of Racine County (Back to the Future Theme)” video. Photo courtesy of Racine County

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County highlights its workforce plans with ‘Back to the Future’ video

A "Back to the Future" parody video envisions a bleak future unless Racine County gets its workforce in gear for the local economy's needs.
Human Services

The Behavioral Health Crisis Center will be open 24/7, 365 days per year and will include 24 crisis stabilization beds and six observation beds. The center is expected to open around March 2020. Photo courtesy of Chatham County

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County crisis center provides alternative to jail

When completed, Chatham County, Ga.'s Behavioral Health Crisis Center will offer an alternative to jail for people suffering from mental health crises - one where they won't lose their Medicaid coverage.
Telecommunications & Technology

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Hackers see counties as targets

Human error remains the weak point in cybersecurity defense, several It professionals said during NACo’s Virtual Cyber Security Symposium.
Community & Economic Development

Muddy ACCE Race participants help each other, and thanks to their entry fees, Giles County, Va. students. Photo by Alisa Moody for Giles County Tourism

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Fork in the river challenges county’s economic future

With an aging population that generally leaves to go to work, Giles County, Va. has some decisions to make about how it will encourage economic growth.

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Resiliency

Reports & Toolkits

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.
Environment

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County News Spotlight: Environment and Energy

County News takes a closer look at environment and energy issues that counties are facing.
Telecommunications & Technology

Reports & Toolkits

County News Spotlight: Rural Broadband

For rural counties, broadband internet supports commerce, medicine, agriculture and educational opportunities that even the playing field in attracting and retaining residents and steadying economic health.

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Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Nov. 2 – 9

Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country.
Community & Economic Development

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U.S. Treasury to begin data collection on Opportunity Zone investments

On October 31, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced it will begin collecting information on investments made in Opportunity Zones. As part of this effort, the department released a draft tax form it will use to collect data on these investments.
Urban Counties

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LUCC kicks off in Miami-Dade County

More than 120 county officials from 50 urban counties are attending the symposium to share knowledge and solutions involving metropolitan communities.
About NACo

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NACo WEBINAR: WOTUS and Clean Water Act Update for State and Local Government Officials

On December 11, NACo will host a webinar with the State and Local Legal Center on the regulatory status of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), a regulatory term used in the Clean Water Act to determine which waters and their conveyances fall under federal and state permitting authority.
Health

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NACo submits comments on proposed changes to 42 CFR Part 2 regulations

Updated data sharing rules would allow counties to provide coordinated, quality systems of care for people with substance abuse disorders while making the best use of local taxpayer dollars.
Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Oct. 27 – Nov. 1

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

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Compromise ensures U.S. remains in the Universal Postal Union

The U.S. will remain a member of the Universal Postal Union after an agreement was reached last month, avoiding potential disruption to international mail
Community & Economic Development

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New grant supports innovation in disaster response and resiliency

EDA announces new grant to support innovative approaches to disaster management
Rural Affairs

Chris Ritzo of Measurement Labs gives RAC Summit attendees an inside look at the TestIT app. Photo by Charlie Ban

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Counties losing millennials, new business due to lack of internet

Lack of reliable internet access is stifling opportunity in rural counties.
Health

The ER Anywhere platform is part of a public-private partnership with United Concierge Medicine, Rensselaer County and CDPHP, a local insurance provider. Photo courtesy Rensselaer County

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County offers virtual ER service to Medicaid recipients

Rensselaer County, N.Y.,'s ER Anywhere is an online platform that connects patients to emergency medical providers 24/7 through phones, tablets or computers.
Management & Administration

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Counties try mobile voting options

Two Oregon counties' pilot program allows their residents overseas to vote in elections by using an app on their smartphones.
Leadership

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Longtime NACo member seeks county lapel pins

DuPage County, Ill. Commissioner Jim Healy hopes to leverage his years of relationships building through NACo to collect counties' lapel pins.