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Ramsey County, Minn. Commissioner Toni Carter is sworn into office, surrounded by family members. Carter is the first African-American county Board chair in the state. Photo courtesy of Ramsey County, Minn.

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Toni Carter continues to make Minnesota history

Ramsey County's Toni Carter is the first African American to serve as a county Board chair in Minnesota history.

Telecommunications & Technology

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Help is on the way for broadband data

Congress is poised to pass sweeping legislation that would address the inaccuracies of the Federal Communications Commission’s national broadband coverage data.
Health

The nurse triage team displays their telecommunication training certificates as they pause for a photo with county officials and administrators at the Florida State Telecommunicators education program graduation. Photo by Michael Semple

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Florida county nurse program streamlines ambulance service

Volusia County, Fla., launched a new program that is saving time, money and county resources by reducing the use of emergency resources for non-emergency 911 calls.
Human Services

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USDA finalizes rule expanding SNAP work requirements

Under new rules that roll out April 1, 76 percent of counties currently eligible for waivers to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will no longer have that flexibility.
Community & Economic Development

Tony Glazer and Summer Crockett Moore, managing partners of Choice Films and co-managers of Umbra Soundstages, Film Specialist Nora Martinez and Executive Director for the Orange County Film Office Amanda Dana, view Stage 1 at Umbra Soundstages in Orange County, N.Y. Photo by Rachel Looker

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Orange County, N.Y. brings filmmaking to county level

Orange County, N.Y.'s tourism office is attracting movie and television projects with its county and privately-owned soundstages, landscapes and proximity to New York City.
Human Services

Clinton County, Pa. Commissioner Jeff Snyder speaks during the NACo-Appalachian Regional Commission capstone presentation Jan. 7. Mercer County, W.Va. Commissioner Greg Puckett and NACo Chief Innovation Officer Hadi Sedigh look on. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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Appalachian counties eye leadership role in opioid fight

In the years since opioid addiction started barreling through Appalachia on the way to becoming a national epidemic, local leaders there have licked their wounds with an eye on revenge.
Community & Economic Development

Broome County Office of Employment and Training Director Bob Murphy observes the renovations at the former Sears building in Broome County, N.Y., which will house the county’s Office of Employment and Training. Photo courtesy Broome County

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Store closures: Counties repurpose unused spaces

With stores closing and empty buildings becoming a common sight, counties are taking matters into their own hands to revitalize the spaces by leasing or purchasing vacant stores and abandoned malls.

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Resiliency

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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.
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

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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.
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.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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Congress nears agreement on comprehensive framework for autonomous vehicles

Congressional lawmakers are close to finalizing a bipartisan, comprehensive bill governing the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles (AV). On February 11, the U.S.
Community & Economic Development

NACo CEO/Executive Director Matt Chase makes a point Feb. 6 at the National Association of Realtors Policy Forum on Housing Affordability, held at the National Press Club. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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NACo, partners look for solutions to housing affordability

Intergovernmental partnerships, public and non-profit sectors must work together to spur housing affordability.
Intergovernmental Affairs

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County priorities at play in 2021 White House budget

The White House unveiled its $4.8 trillion Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal Feb. 10, which includes many provisions that would affect counties, if adopted by Congress.
Health

The Harris County, Texas Public Health Department’s public health response team works together to plan and prepare for the coronavirus. Photo courtesy of the Harris County Public Health Department

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Counties respond to coronavirus

County health departments are doing the heavy lifting responding to the Coronavirus and disseminating information on the local level.
Human Services

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Supreme Court allows ‘public charge’ rule to proceed

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Jan. 27 order, allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to begin enforcing the agency’s “public charge” rule, may increase the use of county-provided social services and impose new administrative demands on counties.
Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Feb. 9 – 15

Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country.
Environment

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NACo testifies before House subcommittee on America’s recycling system

On February 5, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies held a hearing on the opportunities and challenges in improving community recycling programs. Testifying on behalf of NACo, Montgomery County, Md.
Environment

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Commissioner Bobbitt testifies before House subcommittee on EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule

On February 11, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change held a hearing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Lead and Copper Rule (LCR).
Civic Engagement

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This Week in Photos: Feb. 2 – 8

Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country.
Health

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NACo submits comments on proposal to alter Medicaid financing

If enacted, the rule could impact how states and counties finance their non-federal share of the Medicaid program
Justice & Public Safety

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MacArthur Foundation Awards Additional Funding to Counties in the Safety and Justice Challenge

NACo works with county leaders across the country to support the development of innovative solutions to safely reduce local jail populations and address racial disparities in the system. Operating 91 percent of the nation’s 3,000-plus jails, counties are at the forefront of innovation to create fairer and more comprehensive justice systems.
Health

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CMS rolls out Medicaid block grant option for states

On January 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a State Medicaid Director (SMD) letter encouraging states to pursue block grant or per capita cap funding options through their state Medicaid programs.