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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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2022-09-14

Public Lands

Clackamas County, Ore. Commissioner Martha Shrader greets Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) during the Capitol Hill PILT Briefing Sept. 15. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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County officials stress importance of funding PILT, SRS

County officials advocated to Congress for mandatory funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program.

Public Lands

Forest Service Chief Randy Moore makes a point as DOI Senior Advisor Winnie Stachelberg looks on. The two took part in a panel discussion with county officials Sept. 16 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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County officials hear from Forest Service, Interior representatives

Intergovernmental partnerships are crucial in public lands management.
Community & Economic Development

Angie Oberlitner shows off Ship Creek Overlook Park in Anchorage. The park lines Alaska’s most productive king salmon sportfishery. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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Alaska throws ARPA lifeline to tour operator, local budgets

Few tourists visiting Alaska throughout 2020 left tour guides, and municipalities, hurting. ARPA investments have aimed to fix that.
Leadership

Will County, Ill. Board Member Denise Winfrey takes the oath of office to become president of NACo on Sunday, July 24 at the NACo Annual Business Meeting and Election in Adams County, Colo. Winfrey was joined by daughter Lisa, granddaughter Logan and fellow Will County, Ill. Board Member Herbert Brooks, Jr. Photo by Denny Henry

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Focused leadership, personal connection drive NACo President Denise Winfrey

Denise Winfrey decided to spend half of her adult life earning enough to provide for her family and the other half in public service. Now, as NACo president, she's representing Will County on the national level.
Human Services

Patricia Cardoso, Haven House’s chief operating officer, stands in the organization’s gym at its main office in Wake County, N.C. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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Wake County invests ARPA funds in children and family services

Wake County, N.C. uses ARPA funding to relieve pressure on children, families by supporting local nonprofits that provide childcare, educational support, social services and recreation.
Leadership

Former United Counties Council of Illinois Executive Director Mike McCreery, right, alongside Jesse White, the longest serving Secretary of State in Illinois history. Photo courtesy of Mike McCreery

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Illinois exec McCreery retires after nearly 40 years

Mike McCreery put his coat on before taking a gift over to his neighbor’s house on Christmas morning in 1982. As he zipped up, his son Ryan wrapped his arms around McCreery’s leg and started crying. “Daddy, when will you be home?”
Leadership

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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.
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

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County News Spotlight on State Policy Trends

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Human Services

Blog

House committee passes bipartisan legislation to reauthorize maternal and infant home visiting program

On September 21, the U.S. House Ways and Means unanimously passed the bipartisan Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022 (H.R. 8876).
Veterans Affairs

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VA releases report showing a decrease in veteran suicide rate, names new local suicide prevention grantees

On September 19, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, which shows that veteran suicides decreased in 2020 for the second year in a row – the most significant decrease (9.7 percent) in the veteran suicide rate since 2001.
Community & Economic Development

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Treasury releases new resource to aid closeout of ERA1 programs

Last week, the U.S. Department of Treasury released a new 14-page resource aimed at assisting Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) grantees in the closeout of their ERA1 programs.
Veterans Affairs

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House committee passes critical legislation supporting County Veteran Service Officers

On September 21, the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee unanimously approved an updated version of the bipartisan Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act (H.R. 4601/S. 2405).
Justice & Public Safety

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Supporting People with Opioid Use Disorders Involved in the Justice System

July 2022 NACo Annual Conference Workshop Summary
Health

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House to vote on bill expanding community health centers following Senate passage

On September 22, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed the bipartisan Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act (H.R. 5141), which would expand access to mobile health clinics in rural and underserved communities that may lack permanent health centers.
Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Sept. 18–24

TWIP 9/24/22 - Curated tweets by NACoTweets
Community & Economic Development

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Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities: New NACo Community of Practice

Stay Up-To-Date Sign-up to receive updates on all BRECC programming including notifications of the BRECC National Network Kick-Off meeting.
Community & Economic Development

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Workforce Development Month: ARPA workforce investments in manufacturing and technology

According to research conducted by the Manufacturing Institute, the U.S. lost nearly a decade of manufacturing job growth, or 1.4 million jobs, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Telecommunications & Technology

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New funding announced for State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

On September 16, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, which is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Human Services

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DHS publishes final rule on Public Charge definition

On September 8, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to provide clarity and consistency on how the federal government determines whether an individual applying for immigration status meets the definition of a “public charge.”
Health

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HHS includes key MIEP priority in roadmap for behavioral health integration

On September 16, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the HHS Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration, which included a major win for counties and our efforts to reform the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP).