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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

2015-03-13

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2019-10-15

Public Lands

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Demands amplify need for PILT, SRS for public lands counties

With Americans taking advantage of the country's public lands, the stresses on the counties they visit underscore the need for well funded PILT and SRS programs.

Management & Administration

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State execs talk COVID-19 impacts on budgets, more

COVID-19 dominated discussions at the NCCAE-NACo 2020 Knowledge Management Forum.
Management & Administration

Wes McCart, right, was one of the three Stevens County, Wash. commissioners removed from office. Shortly before, he won the Republican primary primary to defend his seat by nearly three-quarters of the vote. Photo by Charlie Ban

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Legal dispute leaves Washington county without commissioners

With its three commissioners removed from office for at least a month, Stevens County, Wash. can't distribute business stabilization grants.
Human Services

Demonstrators gather in Multnomah County, Ore. on June 2, 2020. Photo by Motoya Nakamura.

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Protests speed action on equity in Multnomah County, Ore.

Months of demonstrations have accelerated Multnomah County, Ore.'s work to advance racial equity policies.
Labor & Employment

The hand of Deputy Sheriff Oscar Rocha who was in criticial condition in the ICU before he passed away on July 23 from complications due to COVID-19. Photo courtesy of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office

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Responding to COVID-19 in the county workforce

County departments are facing impacts when their own employees test positive for COVID-19.
Management & Administration

The University of Maryland tracks the percentage of a county’s population who are staying at home and social distancing.

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Interactive maps provide county-level COVID-19 data

Several interactive resources organize data regarding the pandemic by county.
Elections

Multnomah County, Ore. staffers sort ballots for the City of Portland’s Special Runoff Election Aug. 11. Oregon is one of five states that conduct all-mail elections. Photo by Motoya Nakamura

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Election officials: ‘Flatten the curve,’ avoid backups amidst pandemic

Finding larger voting centers, verifying voter rolls and recruiting additional poll workers can help counties prepare for a big turnout this election season.
Management & Administration

A Camden County, Ga. firefighter demonstrates an easy way residents can help his department get the resources it needs. Photo courtesy of Camden County, Ga.

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Court to hear census extension arguments Sept. 17

Counties and the Census Bureau have one month less than they expected to make sure all residents are counted.
About NACo

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County News Coverage: COVID-19

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

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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, Energy & Land Use

Reports & Toolkits

County News Spotlight: Environment and Energy

County News takes a closer look at environment and energy issues that counties are facing.
Telecommunications & Technology

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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.