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On the border: County officials talk pluses, minuses
Known for its juicy red grapefruit grown in fertile valleys, a juke box museum and good eating at places like Jethro’s Barbecue, Hidalgo County stretches more than 1,500 square miles across southern Texas, abutting the Rio Grande along the Mexican border. -
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Counties can help build the case for investing in early childhood programs
Last year, the cost of center-based infant care exceeded one-year’s tuition and fees at a four-year public college in 28 states and the District of Columbia with the average cost of care exceeding 27 percent of the median household income for single working parents. -
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Chao touts TIFIA loans for financing rural infrastructure needs
County officials in rural areas should take full advantage of a government program specifically designed to address unique infrastructure requirements in rural communities. -
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Undertakers of last resort: Indigent burials on the rise, denting county budgets
Indigent burials are on the rise in many parts of the country, and counties are usually the final stop for the poor, homeless or unclaimed when it comes to paying the bill for cremations, funeral services or burials. -
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Vacancies bring in new, sometimes unexpected blood to county Boards
John Jackson had sold his ranch and was eyeing the motor home he had purchased without telling his wife. She was off in Oregon visiting her mother when Jackson got the news that one of Beaverhead County, Mont.’s three commissioners had died. He decided to do something else before telling his wife. -
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National academy seeks input on ‘Grand Challenges’
What are some of the greatest challenges facing government over the next decade? The National Academy of Public Administration is hoping to explore those issues — and hear from county officials — as they launch Grand Challenges in Public Administration. The idea to identify and find solutions for the country’s Grand Challenges began last year. -
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Bridging the Gap: Counties connect people to the help they need
NACo President Greg Cox's presidential initiative “Connecting the Unconnected” is designed for counties of all shapes and sizes as they seek to help residents access services counties provide. -
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NACo Board approves legislative priorities for 2019, adds EELU subcommittee
The NACo Board of Directors adopted seven legislative priorities for 2019 and established a new subcommittee for parks at its fall meeting Dec. 7-8 in San Diego County, Calif.
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Vacancies bring in new, sometimes unexpected blood to county Boards
John Jackson had sold his ranch and was eyeing the motor home he had purchased without telling his wife. She was off in Oregon visiting her mother when Jackson got the news that one of Beaverhead County, Mont.’s three commissioners had died. He decided to do something else before telling his wife. -
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National academy seeks input on ‘Grand Challenges’
What are some of the greatest challenges facing government over the next decade? The National Academy of Public Administration is hoping to explore those issues — and hear from county officials — as they launch Grand Challenges in Public Administration. The idea to identify and find solutions for the country’s Grand Challenges began last year. -
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NACo Board approves legislative priorities for 2019, adds EELU subcommittee
The NACo Board of Directors adopted seven legislative priorities for 2019 and established a new subcommittee for parks at its fall meeting Dec. 7-8 in San Diego County, Calif.
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Shutdown delays public hearing, webcast on new WOTUS rule
The federal government shutdown has delayed outreach related to the new proposed definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS). -
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Large urban county officials get the 411 on 211 San Diego
At a large building in San Diego County, rows of desks in cubicles are lined up on the second floor where operators are taking phone calls from residents in need of everything from affordable housing to their next meal. -
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How can counties best connect the unconnected?
When I first got involved in NACo more than 15 years ago, I never would have thought that I would be serving years later as NACo’s president. -
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Going the extra mile to fight crime
In September, Macomb County, Mich. Prosecutor Eric J. Smith announced what is likely the nation’s first program to use technology developed by ride-hailing pioneer Uber to connect crime victims and witnesses to court appearances.
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House legislation would dismantle controversial FCC 5G order
On January 14, Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Accelerating Wireless Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 (H.R. -
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President Trump signs bipartisan EPA Integrated Planning legislation with key county priorities
On January 14, President Donald Trump signed into law the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (H.R. 7279). Prior to the president’s signature, the legislation received overwhelming bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate. -
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Bipartisan legislation introduced to extend child welfare waivers important to counties
On January 9, Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the child welfare waiver program, also known as the Title IV-E waiver. -
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Healthiest Cities and Counties Community Spotlight Series: Monongalia County
The Greater Morgantown area is concentrating on food insecurity, mental illness, violence and pedestrian injuries and improving local programs that address these problems.
