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Senate GOP introduces coronavirus relief bill
HEALS Act asks a lot from large urban counties while providing no additional funding.
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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. -
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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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County News Spotlight: Environment and Energy
County News takes a closer look at environment and energy issues that counties are facing. -
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County News Spotlight: Rural Broadband
For rural counties, broadband internet supports commerce, medicine, agriculture and educational opportunities that even the playing field in attracting and retaining residents and steadying economic health.
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U.S. House approves FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science funding bill
On July 31, the U.S. House cleared H.R. 7617 – a $1.3 trillion, FY 2021 appropriations bill that combines six of Congress’ twelve annual spending bills – along a mostly party-line vote of 217-197. -
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President Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Improving Rural Health and Telehealth Access
On Monday, August 3, the White House unveiled an Executive Order (EO) outlining four broad policy proposals aimed at increasing access to healthcare services in rural areas. -
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County officials ask Congress to provide additional funding to administer and secure elections
On July 22, the U.S. Senate Rules and Administration Committee held a hearing to discuss state and local efforts for the 2020 general election. -
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This Week in Photos: Jul. 26 – Aug. 1
Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country. -
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U.S. House unanimously passes Water Resources Development Act of 2020
On July 29, the U.S. of House Representatives unanimously approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 (H.R. 7575). -
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The U.S. House of Representatives passes child care relief bills
On July 29, The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act (H.R. -
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Adaptation and Flexibility Keys to Success as Housing Shifts to ‘New Normal’
The 2020 global coronavirus pandemic has forced a fundamental shift in all aspects of life. The homebuilding industry is working hard to do its part to shore up the economy and continue to provide housing across the spectrum. But “business as usual”’ is a thing of the past; we must all forge a new normal. -
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HUD issues final regulation on affordable housing rule important to counties
On July 23, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced that HUD will terminate the 2015 Obama Administration’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) regulation. -
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Enhancing Contact Tracing with Location
Contact tracing is an increasingly common phrase heard in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response. It’s a proven health intervention that can effectively limit the spread of contagious disease. As counties move to reopen safely, decision-makers are faced with new challenges that require new ways of responding. -
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This Week in Photos: July 19 – 25
Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country. -
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EPA announces new funding for water infrastructure projects
On July 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of new funding through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program.
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