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Proposed 5G order curtails local authority
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr recently announced a proposed order aimed at accelerating next-generation 5G wireless networks by limiting local authority. -
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Legislation would stop diversion of 911 fees
Since 2009, about $1 billion in 911 funding intended to bolster counties’ emergency response has been diverted by states into non-911 programs, according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reports. Some say the amount might even be higher because some states have opted not to report that information to the FCC. -
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Fixing what ails you: Rural county to reopen hospital
When the local hospital closed five years ago in rural Lee County, Va., Supervisor Larry Mosley said the residents in the westernmost county in the Old Dominion were devastated. But in a twist not often heard these days, residents are getting ready to celebrate its grand reopening in the coming months. -
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In my opinion: ‘Your county is a ground zero for civil rights struggles’
Dear Colleagues: As black county officials working to repair broken systems that unfairly limit opportunities for our communities to prosper and unjustly deny rights to the people we serve, we should advocate for local criminal justice reform efforts that have the power and potential to effect systemic change on a massive scale. -
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Data sharing and integration: Why it’s worth it
Counties hold a veritable treasure trove of administrative data on the individuals and communities they serve. These data are routinely collected in the course of service delivery and, taken together, form a rich picture of people’s experiences and trajectories. -
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Work requirements expand for those receiving benefits
A major emphasis of the current administration is to expand work, education and training to work, or other forms of community engagement requirements as conditions of eligibility for numerous health and human services programs.
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Data sharing and integration: Why it’s worth it
Counties hold a veritable treasure trove of administrative data on the individuals and communities they serve. These data are routinely collected in the course of service delivery and, taken together, form a rich picture of people’s experiences and trajectories. -
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Work requirements expand for those receiving benefits
A major emphasis of the current administration is to expand work, education and training to work, or other forms of community engagement requirements as conditions of eligibility for numerous health and human services programs.
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Coastal resilience program prepares counties for the high costs of high tides
Four county-based teams have been selected to participate in a new technical assistance and training program focused on strengthening coastal counties’ resilience. The selected teams are from: Santa Rosa County, Fla.; Calcasieu and Cameron parishes, La.; Harrison County, Miss.; and Cameron and Willacy counties, Texas. -
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Request for information on water quality nutrient pollution issues
NACo has been asked to participate in a small roundtable discussion with the U.S. -
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Gangs traffic vulnerable juveniles for profit
How much of sex trafficking is driven by gangs? Just ask Bill Woolf, a former detective with Fairfax County, Va., who now runs a human trafficking prevention program he founded in Northern Virginia. -
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Current Medicaid financing structure — critical for counties
One of the most essential aspects of the Medicaid program is its flexible federal-state financial partnership, which ensures that federal funding is highly responsive to the needs of states and their residents. Media reports indicate that depending on the outcome of the November elections, Congress may again consider proposals to radically rest
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Senate passes partial spending package, including extension of federal government funding deadline
On September 18, the U.S. Senate passed a $854 billion FY 2019 Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, Education and Defense spending package on a 93-7 vote. -
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Best Practices for Counties to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Illnesses and Substance Use Disorders in Jail: Six Case Studies
In April 2018, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collaborated with the Stepping Up initiative, the Data-Driven Justice initiative, and the John D. and Catherine T. -
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Healthiest Cities and Counties Community Spotlight Series: Waco/McLennan County, TX
The Waco Health District and partner organizations are helping residents access and eat healthy foods by promoting current resources of fresh and locally grown food through nutrition education sessions and a Mobile Farmer’s Market. -
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Now Accepting Applications for the RWJF Culture of Health Prize!
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is now accepting applications for the 2019 RWJF Culture of Health Prize
