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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

Telecommunications & Technology

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TikTok: It’s hip, it’s fun and it’s a security risk

What threat does TikTok pose to data security, and how should counties regulate its use on government-issued devices?

Environment, Energy & Land Use

Workers sort through waste at the Santa Barbara County ReSource Center, a first-of-its-kind facility in California. Photo courtesy of Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara County creates one-stop shop to reduce landfill waste

Santa Barbara County recycles more than 85 percent and diverts 60 percent of its waste from landfills - the county education center offers insight into waste-sorting.
Community & Economic Development

A participant in Harris County’s Employ2Empower program heads to work. Photo courtesy of Harris County

County News

Harris County, Texas expands pilot program that employs homeless

Harris County's employment program pairs participants with mentors and gives them leeway, acknowledging that building good habits doesn't happen immediately
Justice & Public Safety

Performing at the Pima County, Ariz. Courthouse plaza: The Misfit Toys. From left: Katie Rogers, Kristy Valenzuela, Chris Lynch, Leo Masursky, Tom Knauer Photo by Sarah Kostick

County News

Getting the band back together: County defenders rock the holidays

Pima County, Ariz. attorneys bond, find common ground over musical talents, thanks to some creative public defenders
Human Services

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Six months after launch, how is 988 doing?

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline saw large jumps in calls and texts following the July debut of the 988 hotline.
Justice & Public Safety

Snow blankets the street, sidewalks and cars as an eerie hush falls over Laurel Street in Buffalo, N.Y. as seen Dec. 24, the second day of a three-day blizzard that brought four feet of snow, hurricane-force winds and whiteout conditions. Photo by Andre Carrotflower

County News

Erie County, N.Y. faces deadly ‘Blizzard of the Century’

County staff from Erie County, and elsewhere offered lifelines to snowed-in residents during a December blizzard.
Leadership

Then Metro Dade Commissioner Harvey Ruvin, in a NACo archive photo taken during the late 1970s.

County News

Former NACo President Harvey Ruvin dies at 85

Miami-Dade County Clerk Harvey Ruvin had two lives in county government, including as NACo president in '87-'88, during his 85 years. He died Dec. 31 after more than 50 years of public service.
Management & Administration

County News

Build your ‘big box store’ of information

NACIO's Jennifer Finch: The question isn’t should you be, or should you stay, on social media. The question really is, are you using social media correctly?
Human Services

A tent rests behind trees along the American River Parkway in Sacramento County, Calif. Photo by Hugh Clarke

County News

County parks departments double as outreach to homeless campers

As unhoused residents retreat into parks and open spaces, county park rangers work to treat them with dignity while connecting them with services and looking out for their safety and the safety of park users.

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Leadership

County News

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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Civic Engagement

Blog

This Week in Photos: Jan. 22–28, 2023

TWIP 1/28/23 - Curated tweets by NACoTweets
Health

Blog

What have we learned about governing during the pandemic era?

“We now have tools for county governments to continue to engage a larger constituency and improve service delivery to meet their needs, specifically considering using digital interface to engage with residents.”
Environment, Energy & Land Use

Blog

EPA announces $100 million in environmental justice grants

On January 10, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of $100 million in environmental justice funding through two new grant programs, including $70 million through the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program and $30 million through the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program.
About NACo

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This Week in Photos: Jan 15-21, 2023

TWIP 1/21/2023 - Curated tweets by NACoTweets
Intergovernmental Affairs

Press Release

NACo, NLC, IMLA, and GFOA Announce New Local Government Legal Center

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo), the National League of Cities (NLC), the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) and Government Finance Officers (GFOA) are pleased to announce the formation of a new coalition known as the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC).
Health

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Recent federal action advances key maternal health policies

On December 23, 2022, Congress passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 omnibus appropriations bill, which included a provision that would permanently grant states the option to provide 12 months of Medicaid coverage for postpartum women and children – a key win for counties.
Health

Blog

New federal guidance improves access to opioid treatment in county jails

Two new reports from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) offer guidance on improving the provision of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders (OUD) in correctional facilities as well as clarifies disability protections of people on MAT for OUD.
Health

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SAMHSA releases new survey data on rates of mental illness and substance use disorder in the U.S.

On January 4, the U.S.
Environment, Energy & Land Use

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Rural Utilities Service announces roundtable series for Inflation Reduction Act implementation

On January 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development announced that the Rural Utilities Service will host a series of roundtables with stakeholders to solicit input on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act across rural America.
Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Jan. 8–14, 2023

TWIP 1/14/23 - Curated tweets by NACoTweets
Human Services

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Get the word out! IRS - certified tax preparers help millions of people keep more of their money

Did you know that many Americans can keep more of their money at tax time by getting free tax preparation from IRS-certified volunteer preparers?
Intergovernmental Affairs

Press Release

State And Local Government Associations Commend Congress For Infrastructure And Disaster Flexibility

With the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the seven leading organizations representing state and local governments at the federal level thank Congress for providing flexibility to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for purposes of infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization, and disaster relief.