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County NewsThe issues have changed in Florence County, S.C. over 25 years of the Rev. Waymon Mumford’s tenure on the County Council, but his approach hasn’t.
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County News Hot Topics: Economic Recovery
Back to the not so familiar: Counties forge a way forward in this new frontier -
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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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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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FDA issues an emergency use authorization for a third COVID-19 vaccine, manufacturers ramp up production
The Food and Drug Administration on February 27 issued an emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, the third vaccine for COVID-19 approved for adults and the first approved vaccine that r -
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House passes National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
On February 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 by a vote of 247-173. -
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This Week in Photos: Feb. 28- Mar. 6
Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country. -
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COVID-19 Vaccine Response Programs: Communicating with hard-to-reach populations
Communication is critical in building trust with the American public, particularly related to the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine. Informing those who are hard to reach is crucial for an effective and efficient rollout. -
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House passes COVID relief with direct county funding
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Feb. 27 on a 219-212 vote. It includes $65.1 billion in direct aid to counties to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, part of the $350 billion in total aid to state and local governments. -
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U.S. Census Bureau announces release of redistricting data to be delayed until September 2021
On February 12, the U.S. -
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U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee holds hearing on the state of national public health infrastructure
On February 24, the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies held a hearing titled “Ready or Not: U.S. -
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Redesign of child protection hotline helps connect families to support
Los Angeles County receives more than 220,000 calls for suspected child abuse or neglect each year; while not all calls require investigation, many families would benefit from community support. -
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Counties provide free transportation to vaccine sites
Counties are working to tackle transportation issues to ensure residents can get to and from vaccine appointments. -
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American Public Health Association: Humanizing the Virtual Work Landscape
You’re on the fifth Zoom call of the day. Your screen is freezing. You're having trouble unmuting. -
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NACo releases new brief on vaccine management solutions for counties
Counties across America are working to respond to the unprecedented challenges the COVID-19 health crisis created and are integral to the successful implementation of a national vaccine distribution strategy.
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County News Editor & Senior Writer(202) 942-4223
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County News Digital Editor & Senior Writer(202) 942-4210
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