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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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2021-12-16

Health

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FEMA offers support to combat latest COVID surge

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program continues to support counties for COVID-19 testing, vaccination administration, expanding hospital capacity and surge staffing.

Health

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Omicron surge tests counties

The latest wave in COVID-19 cases has counties facing test shortages, vaccine hesitancy, staffing problems, housing issues and skyrocketing infection rates.
Management & Administration

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‘Good Government Show’ debuts podcast with county bright ideas

The Good Government Show podcast takes a look at innovative public sector programs nationwide.
Telecommunications & Technology

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Cyber attacks don't take breaks for holidays

A new information security vulnerability is prompting counties to make sure their end-user security is in place and working properly.
Health

Residents gather for a healthy meal at Open Source Wellness in Alameda County, Calif.

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Alameda County offers residents a recipe for healthy living

Alameda County created a program to put fresh produce in the hands of the residents who need it most and taught them how to live a healthy lifestyle and foster a healthy community.
Arts & Culture

Exchange students listen to instructions before planting vegetation in Santa Clara County, Calif. Photo courtesy of the American Exchange Project

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Student rural-urban exchange program aims to bridge America’s cultural divide

The American Exchange Project is introducing U.S. high school graduates to a life they likely never knew, and Beaverhead County, Mont. Commissioner Mike McGinley has put his county on the list of participants.
Resiliency

The Graves County, Ky. courthouse lights remain on after midnight Dec. 11 despite significant damage from a tornado the day before. Photo courtesy of the Evansville / Vanderburgh County, Ind. Emergency Management Agency

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Lion’s share of tornado damage centers on Western Kentucky

A series of tornadoes killed dozens and caused massive damage in Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Missouri
Environment, Energy & Land Use

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Holistic approach shapes park use

Starting with parks, Chatham County, Ga. has taken a look at its resources, needs and opportunities across all levels of government to get the most for its money and to be accessible to more people.
Tax & Finance

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Alaska taps into new tax base

The Alaska Municipal League created a remote sellers’ tax commission to coordinate sales tax collection for remote sales.
Resiliency

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COVID-19 relief dollars directly benefit residents

In New Hanover County, N.C., talk about helping residents and businesses affected by the pandemic quickly became action.

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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

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County News Hot Topics: Infrastructure

Counties look to upgrade roads and more.
Intergovernmental Affairs

Reports & Toolkits

County News Spotlight on State Policy Trends

What's happening in your statehouse?
Management & Administration

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topics: The New County Workforce

Workplace lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and what’s next.

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Tax & Finance

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U.S. Treasury Releases new information on upcoming ARPA Project and Expenditure Report

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Health

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HHS announces new grant opportunity for rural public health workforce

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced $48 million in available funds to expand public health programs in rural and tribal communities, which was authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Arts & Culture

Panelists discuss the triumphs and challenges of the lunch counter sit-ins during the 2020 “Created Equal” event in Leon County, Fla.

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County holds hard conversations to strengthen the community

Leon County, Fla. created an annual forum for discussing racial equity.
Telecommunications & Technology

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Data privacy in today’s world

Did you know that Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day?
Environment, Energy & Land Use

Blog

NOAA releases its new and improved Coastal County Snapshots

On January 18, 2022, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its new and improved Coastal County Snapshots.
Telecommunications & Technology

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Placer County, Calif. advances broadband strategy through the aid of ARPA funding

Rural broadband advocacy is a top priority for Placer County as a means of closing the gap in the digital divide for their residence. The Northern California county’s broadband plan is designed to create economic opportunity through a connected county strategy.
Public Lands

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Bipartisan bill to preserve local decision-making authority for National Forest Counties introduced in Congress

On January 20, Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) introduced bipartisan bill H.R. 6435, which would preserve the local-decision making authority for National Forest Counties under the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program.
Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Jan. 16–22

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

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HPLA profiles - Jeanne Freeman

High Performance Leadership Academy graduate Jeanne Freeman is Carson City, Nev.’s Quad-County Public Health Preparedness Manager
Justice & Public Safety

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NACo Launches Convening County, Court and Justice Leaders Initiative with Five Sites

The National Association of Counties (NACo) is pleased to announce the first round of participants for the Convening County, Court & Justice Leaders: A Framework for Cross-System Collaboration initiative.
Health

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White House announces new plan to increase COVID-19 testing in schools

On January 12, the White House announced plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools with help from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Education, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Housing

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State and local governments distribute $2.9 billion in emergency rental assistance to 665,000 households in November 2021

According to data released by the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) on January 7, state and local governments distributed $2.9 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program funds to 665,000 households in November 2021, an increase from the previous month.