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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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Civic Engagement

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Celebrate National County Government Month

April is National County Government Month (NCGM), an excellent opportunity for your county to highlight effective county programs and raise public awareness about county government.
Public Lands

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U.S. Forest Service Distributes 2020 Secure Rural Schools Payments for over 700 counties

On April 2, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced the release of over $193 million in 2020 Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments.
Health

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Biden administration releases drug policy priorities for year one

On April 1, the Biden administration released its drug policy priorities for its first year.
Transportation & Infrastructure

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What’s in the American Jobs Plan?

Many recommendations in the American Jobs Plan have the potential to impact county-owned or supported infrastructure, including transportation, water systems, broadband, public schools, community development and affordable housing.
Management & Administration

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Setting Post-Pandemic County Budgets and Sticking to Them

Stewarding a county budget has always meant working under pressure with complete transparency. But now, when most of your coworkers and partners are working remotely, cost control pressures and the demand for new ways to demonstrate spend transparency are greater than ever.
Human Services

Cook County, Ill. Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted the Black and Latino Houses Matter phone bank with TV station ABC 7 Chicago on March 11-17 and returned over $10.5 million to property owners in property tax exemptions. Photo courtesy of Cook County Treasurer’s Office

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Cook County treasurer helps refund millions

The Cook County, Ill. treasurer teamed up with a TV station to refund millions in overpaid property taxes.
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This Week in Photos Apr. 4 - 10

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

Many asylum seekers fleeing Central American countries enter Pima County, Arizona in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, far from the transportation they will need to reach their sponsors living elsewhere in the United States.

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Border counties remain on standby for asylum seekers

Border counties have played a background role in supporting asylum seekers, arranging transportation and allowing NGOs to use their facilities, but remain ready to help municipalities if needed.
Community & Economic Development

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Marty Walsh confirmed as Secretary of Labor

On March 22, the U.S. Senate confirmed Marty Walsh to serve as the twenty-ninth Secretary of Labor by a bipartisan vote of 68-29. Walsh, who served as the Mayor of Boston since 2014, was virtually sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris the following day. As the head of the U.S.
Community & Economic Development

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CDC eviction moratorium extended through June 30, 2021

On March 29, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the federal eviction moratorium from March 31 to June 30, 2021. The moratorium, which bars residential evictions for nonpayment of rent, seeks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by keeping people in their homes and out of congregate settings, such as homeless shelters.
Health

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NACo and the National Council for Behavioral Health Release New Report on Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

America’s 3,069 counties are integral to the nation’s behavioral health system, making fiscal investments in both community health systems and behavioral health services, while also coordinating and delivering services for those with mental illnesses and substance use conditions.
Justice & Public Safety

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Data-Driven Justice Community Portrait: Mike Brouwer

This Data-Driven Justice Community Portrait is the third in a series highlighting individuals who are championing cross-systems collaboration and data sharing within their jurisdictio

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Mary Ann Barton

County News Editor & Senior Writer

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County News Digital Editor & Senior Writer

(202) 942-4210
Rachel Looker

Staff Writer

(202) 942-4215

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