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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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2022-11-28

Environment, Energy & Land Use

Recent storms have significantly increased reservoir levels well into the flood control pool at Lake Sonoma in Sonoma County, Calif. for the first time since 2019.

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Atmospheric rivers offer opportunity for Sonoma County reservoirs

A nearly decade-long partnership with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography has helped Sonoma County, Calif. understand atmospheric rivers, which allows the county to match its reservoir levels against increasingly confident forecasts.

Intergovernmental Affairs

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NACo's new report shows how counties are investing ARPA dollars

In the two years since ARPA's historic passage, counties continue to make transformational investments, spur recovery efforts and bolster the economy through our Recovery Fund allocations.
Health

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Maryland rural health program aims to prevent teen pregnancies, STIs

“True You Maryland” aims to reduce rural Maryland county teen birth rates by 15 percent, STI rates by 10 percent and racial disparities in teen birth and STI rates by 20 percent through educational partnerships with county health departments.
Tax & Finance

Soleil Gaylord and Art Goodtimes work in San Miguel County, Colo.’s pollinator garden at Down Valley Park. Photo courtesy of San Miguel County Parks and Open Space

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Working for the county pays off for Colorado retirees

Part-time work options are helping seniors pay property taxes and counties recruit extra help.
Human Services

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Just a phone call away: County program matches seniors with new friends to deter isolation

Dutchess County, N.Y. is pairing volunteers with seniors to help build new friendships and connections via regular phone calls.

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Leadership

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County News Coverage: 2022 NACo Annual Conference

County News is providing coverage of the conference, including session recaps, highlights of new NACo resources and more.
About NACo

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County News Coverage: 2022 NACo Legislative Conference

County News is providing coverage of the conference, including session recaps, highlights of new NACo resources and more.
Leadership

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topics: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 and the Path Ahead

Counties move from the front lines to the leading edge of the national recovery.
Transportation & Infrastructure

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topics: Infrastructure

Counties look to upgrade roads and more.

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Telecommunications & Technology

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Bipartisan legislation reintroduced to fund Next Generation 911 systems

On March 24, Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) and Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) reintroduced the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2023 with the goal of modernizing aging 911 systems across the nation to Next-Generation 911 technology.
Environment, Energy & Land Use

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EPA Proposes National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS

On March 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Justice & Public Safety

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New DOJ funding opportunities for counties to improve school security and reduce youth violence

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released three funding opportunities for counties to improve security at schools and reduce youth violence.
Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Mar. 19–25, 2023

TWIP 3/25/23 - Curated tweets by NACoTweets
Broadband

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USDA announces open funding round for the Community Connect Program

On March 20, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced new funding available under the Community Connect Program.
Health

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NACo submits comments to Senate HELP Committee on health care workforce shortages

On March 2, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a request for information from health care stakeholders on the causes of and solutions for current health care workforce shortages.
Health

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Senate HELP Committee seeks comments on pandemic and all-hazards preparedness

On March 15, Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ranking Member Bill Cassidy (R-La.) of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) released a request for information seeking input from public health officials, health care providers and other stakeholders on policies the Committee should consider during the reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
Public Lands

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White House to Establish New National Monuments in Nevada and Texas

On March 21, President Biden issued proclamations creating two national monuments in Nevada and Texas.
About NACo

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NACo’s Live Healthy program delivered $13 million in prescription savings in 2022
Behavioral Health

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Webinar Recap: County Strategies to Recruit and Retain a Strong Behavioral Health Workforce

For county governments, a strong and fully staffed behavioral health workforce is key to supporting people living with behavioral health conditions. Like other sectors, county governments are experiencing a shortage in local behavioral health workforce.
Health

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County officials discuss harm reduction as a path forward through the overdose epidemic

Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, director of the Baltimore County, Md. Department of Health and Human Services, speaks at NACo’s 2023 Legislative Conference. Photo by Leon Lawrence III.
Community & Economic Development

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Applications open for EDA’s FY 2023 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs

On March 15, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its