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County NewsPitching to NABCO and NOBCO, Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg noted bipartisan enthusiasm for more infrastructure investment, but acknowledged past plans have ended up relying on local governments to pay.
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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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This Week in Photos: Jan. 10 – 16
Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country. -
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Biden 'American Rescue Plan' would cut child poverty in half
On January 14, the incoming Biden Administration unveiled a nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief framework, the “American Rescue Plan,” which represents the President-Elect’s first major priority after his January 20 inauguration. -
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Montgomery Can Code
Located a metro ride north of the nation’s capital, Montgomery County is Maryland’s most populous county with over 1 million residents. -
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Emergency rental assistance included in most recent COVID relief package
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (P.L. 116-260), the most recently enacted COVID-19 relief bill, establishes a $25 billion emergency rental assistance program. -
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NACo updates resource tracking emergency human services resource for counties
On January 7, NACo updated the Status of Human Services and Education Funding Under Supplemental COVID-19 Packages Brief to include provisions from the most recently enacted COVID relief bill, the -
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NACo Accepting Interim Policy Resolutions for 2021 Virtual Legislative Conference - Deadline February 8
In preparation for NACo’s Virtual Legislative Conference in March 2021, NACo members are invited to submit interim policy resolutions. ***VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE DETAILS COMING SOON*** -
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New COVID-19 relief package extends tax credits, but not paid leave mandate for county employers
On December 27, President Trump signed the $2.3 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which contains both appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and additional COVID-19 relief. -
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released interim guidance on PFAS
On December 18, the U.S. -
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President Trump signs Digital Coast Act into law after NACo advocacy
The bipartisan legislation officially codifies the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) Digital Coast program -
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Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis provides best practices for counties negotiating renewable-energy agreements
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis recently published a report titled, “Negotiating Responsible Tax Breaks on Renewable Energy Deals: A Guide to Community Due Diligence.” The report inclu -
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North American Electric Reliability Corps. (NERC) warns future energy shortfalls
On December 15, the North American Electric Reliability Corps. (NERC) published a report warning of future energy shortfalls in upcoming years due to increased dependence on renewable energy.
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