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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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2019-10-15

Management & Administration

County News

County staffing takes focus in a clouded crystal ball

Madison County, N.Y. was recruiting a new financial analyst in January 2020. The job was hers, but she asked some tough questions.

Management & Administration

County News

More remote work means need for more virtual trainings

San Diego County created its own Managing Remote Employees training to equip supervisors and managers with the tools needed to properly manage employees in a virtual environment.
Management & Administration

County News

Planning for the future of work presents challenges amid pandemic

Counties occupy a unique space in the developing future of the American workforce.
Management & Administration

County News

Charting the future of county customer service

Despite the influx of callers, Montgomery County, Md. customer service representatives maintained an 84 percent customer satisfaction level throughout the pandemic with callers unaware they were fielding calls from their homes.
Management & Administration

County News

Deciding which work practices stay when the pandemic is over

Stefan I. Mychajliw is enthusiastic about employees working remotely once the pandemic has eased. But then the Erie County, N.Y. comptroller was enthusiastic about remote work before the pandemic began.
Human Services

Local musicians play music at the South Side Farmers’ Market as part of Lackawanna County’s Eat HAPI Initiative. Photo courtesy of Jim Cullen

County News

Farmers markets boost nutrition for seniors

Lackawanna County, Pa. created social events to increase senior participation at voucher distributions for the USDA’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
Health

Klamath County, Ore. Commissioner Derrick DeGroot speaks at a water rally in 2020. Photo courtesy of Derrick DeGroot

County News

How one county commissioner is tackling rural vaccine hesitancy

Whatever his constituents decide on whether to take the COVID-19 vaccine, Klamath County, Ore. Commissioner Derrick DeGroot wants to make sure they involve their doctors
Leadership

Henderson County, Texas Commissioner Wendy Kinabrew Spivey

County News

When public service runs in the family

County government was not unfamiliar to John King, a current Haywood County, Tenn. commissioner. As a child, he was surrounded by it. His father, Allen King, served on the Haywood County Board of Commissioners for 62 years. His grandfather served as a commissioner for 35 years.
Human Services

County News

Turning mental health awareness to action via racial equity

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, counties across the nation highlight the importance of addressing mental health in their communities. The impact of COVID-19 has accelerated efforts to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment options in local communities.

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Community & Economic Development

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topics: Economic Recovery

Back to the not so familiar: Counties forge a way forward in this new frontier
About NACo

County News

County News Coverage: COVID-19

County News has explored many facets of county governments' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, big and small.
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

County News

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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Civic Engagement

Blog

This Week in Photos: June 6-12

Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country.
Labor & Employment

Press Release

Report: Counties Are Laying the Foundation for the Future of Work in a Post-Pandemic World

WASHINGTON – With the U.S. workforce profoundly altered by the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, America’s counties are leading the way in preparing for the future of work.
Human Services

Blog

U.S. Department of Agriculture Officially Withdraws Proposed Rule Limiting SNAP Eligibility

On June 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the official withdrawal of a previously proposed rule, Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Transportation & Infrastructure

Press Release

Counties Applaud House Committee Passage of Transportation Reauthorization

Washington – The National Association of Counties (NACo) today responded to the passage of a transportation reauthorization bill by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The five-year surface transportation bill includes $547 billion for roads, bridges, transit and rail.
Intergovernmental Affairs

Blog

Treasury Releases New Guidance on Eligible Uses and Reporting Requirements for Fiscal Recovery Fund

Treasury releases additional clarification on eligible uses and reporting requirements for Fiscal Recovery Fund.
Transportation & Infrastructure

Blog

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee releases surface transportation reauthorization bill

On June 4, the U.S.
Community & Economic Development

Blog

SBA launches pilot program to provide grants to state and local governments to assist small businesses

On May 25, the Small Business Administration launched its new $100 million Community Navigator Pilot Program.
Health

Blog

NACo County Explorer: The county role in vaccines

As key providers of local public health services, counties play an essential role in administering COVID-19 vaccine doses. Over the past several months, counties have:
Human Services

Blog

HHS launches new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

On June 4, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) launched the new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Intergovernmental Affairs

Press Release

Counties: It is Unwise to Pit COVID-19 Recovery and Infrastructure Against Each Other

WASHINGTON – As negotiations between the Biden Administration and congressional lawmakers over a federal infrastructure package continue, the National Association of Counties (NACo) again today stated its strong opposition to any proposal that would repurpose urgently needed coronavirus recovery funds for infrastructure.
Civic Engagement

Blog

This Week in Photos: May 30- June 5

Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country.
Community & Economic Development

Blog

HUD Announces Competitive Grant Program to Address Youth Experiencing Homelessness

On May 24, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would make $145 million in competitive grants available for county and other local governments to address youth homelessness through its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP).

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Mary Ann Barton

County News Editor & Senior Writer

(202) 942-4223
Charlie Ban

County News Digital Editor & Senior Writer

(202) 942-4210
Rachel Looker

Staff Writer

(202) 942-4215

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