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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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2021-11-18

Transportation & Infrastructure

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President signs bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

NACo leaders attended the White House signing ceremony for the bipartisan infrastructure package, applauding the enactment of the bill and emphasizing NACo’s commitment to working with federal partners on its effective implementation.

Management & Administration

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Counties, it’s time to THRIVE

After battling the pandemic on the front lines for nearly two years, NACo President Larry Johnson sees counties as the leaders of the national economic and social growth and prosperity.
Environment, Energy & Land Use

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Holistic approach shapes park use

Starting with parks, Chatham County, Ga. has taken a look at its resources, needs and opportunities across all levels of government to get the most for its money and to be accessible to more people.
Tax & Finance

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Alaska taps into new tax base

Problem: An increase in online shopping diminished the local sales tax base in a state that does not impose a state sales tax. Solution:
Arts & Culture

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Student's submission depicts Dakota County, Minn.'s role in battling COVID-19

Dakota County, Minn.'s Izaac Ibarra’s drawing he entered in NACo’s student art competition tells the story of the coronavirus pandemic.
Management & Administration

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County leaders reflect on lessons learned from COVID-19

Whether large or small, county officials learned on the job how a once-in-lifetime pandemic could challenge the way they work and find solutions to protect their residents
Resiliency

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COVID-19 better prepares counties for next unforeseen emergency

Dutchess County, N.Y. Executive Marc Molinaro: Decisive action by county leaders to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus meant the difference between life and death, and the experience will be valuable when counties meet the next crisis.
Resiliency

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Counties get creative to help residents with COVID recovery funding

The State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, will be a key resource in aiding county recoveries.
Human Services

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California county emphasizes emotional well-being in pivot to preschool distance learning

When San Bernadino transitioned its preschool services to remote delivery as the pandemic began, plans were already in place to augment instruction with emotional and mental health support for students and families.
Resiliency

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COVID-19 relief dollars directly benefit residents

In New Hanover County, N.C., talk about helping residents and businesses affected by the pandemic quickly became action.
Management & Administration

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Seeing the stars in the pandemic's darkness

Over a challenging last two years, adversity has shown us things to be grateful for and mantras for the future.
Management & Administration

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Counties beef up online services during pandemic

The pandemic prompted counties to improve their online interactivity in an effort to maintain or improve their levels of service to residents.
Tax & Finance

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Proposed legislation lends more flexibility to recovery fund spending for counties

More help for counties to battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may be on the way from Congress.
Human Services

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Program moves residents from shelter to housing

A hotel purchased by Pierce County, Wash. will first be used as an emergency shelter, then transitioned into permanent supportive housing
Veterans Affairs

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Operation Green Light focuses on military transitions

Operation Green Light draws attention to the challenges veterans face, particularly as they leave active service and return to civilian life

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Transportation & Infrastructure

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topics: Infrastructure

Counties look to upgrade roads and more.
Intergovernmental Affairs

Reports & Toolkits

County News Spotlight on State Policy Trends

What's happening in your statehouse?
Management & Administration

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topics: The New County Workforce

Workplace lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and what’s next.
Community & Economic Development

Reports & Toolkits

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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Veterans Affairs

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NACo County Explorer: Our Nation's Veterans

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Public Lands

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Bureau of Land Management reviews Sage Grouse habitat management plans

On November 19, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced its intent to review the management plan for the Greater Sage Grouse and sagebrush habitat.
Health

Blog

FCC approves texting ‘988’ to expand access to the Suicide Prevention Hotline by next year

On November 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to expand access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) by requiring text messages sent to 988 by routed to Lifeline beginning on July 16, 2022.
Broadband

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FCC opens comment period for Affordable Connectivity Program established under IIJA

On November 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a request for public comment on the implementation of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Labor & Employment

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Sixth Circuit to hear challenge to OSHA COVID-19 large employer vaccination and testing rule

Since it was first published in the Federal Register on November 5, over 34 lawsuits have been filed in all twelve regional circuit courts against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) emergency temporary standard (ETS) that requires large employers to develop, implement and enforce a COVID-19 vaccination or testing policy.
Environment, Energy & Land Use

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues proposed rule on defining 'Waters of the U.S.'

On November 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) announced a proposed rule to re-establish the pre-2015 definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS).
Health

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NACo submits behavioral health care policy recommendations to U.S. Senate Finance Committee

On September 21, the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance sent a letter to behavioral health stakeholders requesting feedback from partners on policy recommendations that would remove access barriers to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health

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HHS makes new investments in achieving COVID-19 health equity following release of White House report

On November 10, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the agency would invest an additional $785 million to develop equity-focused programs and initiatives in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public Lands

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U.S. House Natural Resources Committee unanimously supports Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act

On November 17, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously supported the Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act (PLREDA) (H.R. 3326) as part of a 12 bill package.
Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Nov. 14–20

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

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NACo releases legislative analysis of the Build Back Better Act

This week, NACo released an analysis of the $1.75 trillion reconciliation package, also know as the Build Back Better Act (BBBA). The BBBA invests heavily in childcare, paid parental leave, resources to address climate change, education, housing stabilization and more.
Community & Economic Development

Press Release

Report: Counties Are Driving Economic Mobility, Helping Residents Move Up the Economic Ladder

County governments play an instrumental role in building economic resilience and supporting the economic well-being of residents.