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Kentucky counties dig out after devastating floods
Thirteen counties in Kentucky declared disaster areas after fatal flooding.
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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. -
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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. -
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County News Spotlight on State Policy Trends
What's happening in your statehouse?
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Biden-Harris administration takes steps to address monkeypox outbreak
On August 4, in response to continued transmission in the U.S. and globally, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the monkeypox virus a Public Health Emergency (PHE). -
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Applications Open for Initiative to Support Rural County Residents with Substance Use Disorders
The United States is experiencing an epidemic of drug overdose deaths. While no corner of the country has gone untouched, the overdose crisis has hit rural America particularly hard. Between 1999 and 2015, overdose deaths increased 325 percent in rural counties. -
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Counties Enhance Safety and Improve Outcomes with Recovery Fund Investments in Jail Diversion
Under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the federal government allocated $65.1 billion to counties across the United States to ensure the health and wellbeing of our nation -
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White House to hold Inflation Reduction Act briefings this week
Throughout the week of August 15, the White House will hold a series of four briefings to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). -
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Senate freshman Hickenlooper shares three perspectives
Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper brings local, state government experience to Capitol Hill, including as mayor of the city and county of Denver. -
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FCC establishes Affordable Connectivity Outreach Grant Program
On August 5, the Federal Communications Commission established the Affordable Connectivity Program Outreach Grant Program, which will provide funds for eligible entities to conduct outreach in support of the Affordable Connectivity Program. -
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President Biden signs sweeping veterans’ health package into law
Congress and the President have enacted bipartisan legislation to expand VA health and disability benefits to toxic-exposed veterans. -
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Broadband serviceable location production fabric now available to counties
On July 1, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the production version of the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (the Fabric) for internet service providers and government entities. -
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Inflation Reduction Act Signed Into Law
On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. -
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This Week in Photos: Jul. 31 – Aug. 6
Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country. -
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NACo’s listening session findings for the White House Hunger Conference
On June 30, the National Association of Counties (NACo) hosted a virtual listening session to inform the White House national strategy to end hunger, increase healthy eating and physical activity and reduce diet related diseases in the United States by 2030.
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