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Sacramento County Executive Nav Gill signs roughly 250 birthday cards early on Friday mornings.

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County executive’s birthday cards reach 12,500 employees

Every year, each of the 12,500 Sacramento County employees will get a birthday card signed by County Executive Nav Gill - something he swore early in his career that he'd do if he got to a leadership position.

Telecommunications & Technology

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Shared costs make broadband happen

'Fiberhoods' are helping San Juan County, Wash. residents defray the costs of broadband expansion on the islands that make up their county.
Human Services

Former Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Fla. Alex Penelas speaks to Large Urban County Caucus Symposium attendees on Nov. 7. 2019. Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, looks on. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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Miami-Dade County uses Homeless Trust to combat homelessness

Local governments need a plan, leadership, money and a public-private partnership when it comes to addressing homelessness.
Veterans Affairs

Bexar County, Texas Commissioner Kevin Wolff speaks at the dedication for the county Military and Veterans Services Center. Photo courtesy of Bexar County

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County works ‘inside the gates’ to hire vets

Bexar County's Military and Veterans Services Center starts working with service members months before they're discharged to help them prepare for civilian life and match them with eager prospective employers
Human Services

Large Urban County Caucus attendees tour the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery. Photo by Rachel Looker

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Miami-Dade County builds center for mental health and recovery

The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery will provide resources to the most difficult and underserved populations in Miami-Dade County, Fla.
Leadership

Former Miami Dolphins Quarterback Dan Marino speaks to the luncheon crowd at NACo's Large Urban County Caucus Symposium Nov. 7, 2019 in Miami-Dade County, Fla. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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Former Miami Dolphins quarterback addresses LUCC attendees: ‘We can all make a difference’

Dan Marino's lessons of service from his foundation appeal to LUCC attendees to "make a difference"
Urban Counties

Harris County, Texas Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks to Large Urban County Caucus Symposium attendees Nov. 8 in Miami-Dade County, Fla. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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Preventing your county government from ‘operating in a bubble’

Harris County, Texas surveyed residents online & had canvassers visit neighborhoods to represent voices that weren’t always heard at public meetings or for individuals who may not have internet access.
Labor & Employment

(L-r) Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave as Marty McFly, Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht as Doc Brown and Racine Police Chief Art Howell film a scene for “Building the Workforce of Racine County (Back to the Future Theme)” video. Photo courtesy of Racine County

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County highlights its workforce plans with ‘Back to the Future’ video

A "Back to the Future" parody video envisions a bleak future unless Racine County gets its workforce in gear for the local economy's needs.
Telecommunications & Technology

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Hackers see counties as targets

Human error remains the weak point in cybersecurity defense, several It professionals said during NACo’s Virtual Cyber Security Symposium.

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Resiliency

Reports & Toolkits

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.
Western Interstate Region

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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.
Environment

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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.
Telecommunications & Technology

Reports & Toolkits

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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Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Dec. 1 – 7

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

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USDA finalizes rule expanding SNAP work requirements

On December 5th, 2019, the U.S.
Human Services

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Listen: NACo shares county perspective on federal immigration policy

Commissioner Bill Truex of Charlotte County, Fla. and Nevada State Senator Mo Denis from Las Vegas spoke on a podcast hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) on the importance of the immigration issue to state and local officials
Corporate Engagement

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Shelby County: Outcomes Financing Supports 1,000 Seats of High-Quality Pre-K

The challenge. “We know that early childhood education is a critical piece of a child’s life. That’s why we’ve worked hard to find resources to preserve and expand pre-k seats. I can think of no better cause and use of our resources.” – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris
Environment

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Commissioner Cribbins testifies before House subcommittee on the challenges and opportunities to foster a clean economy

On November 20, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change held a hearing on the challenges facing frontline communities to foster a clean economy. Testifying on behalf of NACo, Coos County, Ore.
Transportation & Infrastructure

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House Democrats reemerge talks of a comprehensive infrastructure package

Talks of a major comprehensive infrastructure package have reemerged on Capitol Hill after negotiations between House Democrats and the White House stalled earlier this year in May.
Transportation & Infrastructure

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U.S. Department of Transportation awards $900 million in BUILD grant funding

On November 12, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao announced $900 million in grant funding was awarded to 55 projects in 35 states through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) discretionary grant program.
Environment

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U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce passes PFAS legislation

On November 20, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed the PFAS Action Act of 2019 (H.R. 535) on a 31 to 19 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in support. The U.S.
Community & Economic Development

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HUD seeks public comments on reducing regulatory barriers to expand affordable housing

On November 22nd, the U.S.
Public Lands

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Senate Committee holds hearing on PILT and SRS

On November 21, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to discuss Payments In-Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and Secure Rural Schools (SRS).
Public Lands

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U.S. House Natural Resources Committee unanimously supports Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act

On November 20, the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources unanimously supported H.R.
Intergovernmental Affairs

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President signs short-term funding resolution, averting government shutdown

On November 21, President Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) (H.R. 3055) to fund the federal government through December 20.