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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. -
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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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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.” -
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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. -
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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). -
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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. -
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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. -
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SAMHSA releases new survey data on rates of mental illness and substance use disorder in the U.S.
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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. -
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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? -
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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.
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County News Digital Editor & Senior Writer(202) 942-4210
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County News Junior Staff Writer(202) 942-4281