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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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2022-11-28

Human Services

Members of NACo’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission meet with Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-Calif.). Facing camera, from left: Allen County, Ind. Commissioner Therese Brown; Los Angeles County, Calif. Supervisor Kathryn Barger; Douglas County, Neb. Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson and Will County, Ill. Board Member Denise Winfrey, NACo president. Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick

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Lack of mental health specialists limits treatment

NACo's Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing took counties' mental health findings and needs to the White House and Capitol Hill.

Western Interstate Region

Carbon County, Wyo. Commissioner John Espy rides the desert tortoise statue, which has been baking in the sun of the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area throughout the afternoon. Photo by Joe Newton

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WIR showcases Utah counties

County officials got a good look at how Utah counties manage public lands at 2023's Western Interstate Region Conference in Washington County, Utah.
Telecommunications & Technology

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NACo forms AI exploratory committee

NACo's AI Exploratory Committee will assess the state of AI and how AI policies, practices and potential use relate to county governance and operations.
Human Services

John Mattocks, Program Director at Vance Recovery, moderated a panel of treatment providers across the two county area. "I can think of three clients whose lives are better because of these connections" he said of the panelists

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Counties invest opioid settlement funds to save lives

Opioid Solutions Leadership Network gathered for the first time in Granville and Vance counties, in North Carolina, to learn from experts, share their local strategies and observe the region’s opioid solutions in action.
Leadership

McLeod County, Minn. Commissioner Joe Nagel (second from left) and Pipestone County, Minn. Commissioner Doug Nagel (right), celebrate Hutchinson High School's 2021 Minnesota state championship with Colin, Joe's son and Doug's grandson and Denise, Doug's wife and Joe's mother.

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Father, son share county service mission in Minnesota

The Nagels are making names for themselves in Minnesota, where Joe is a McLeod County commissioner and his father Doug recently started as a McLeod County commissioner.
About NACo

NACo Second Vice President Mary Jo McGuire chats with other officials at the NACo Annual Business Meeting and Election in Adams County, Colo. Photo by Denny Henry

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Designate your voting delegate NACo's Annual Business Meeting

The NACo 2023 Annual Business Meeting and Election will be held in-person Monday, July 24 in Travis County, Texas. During the meeting, credentialed NACo members elect NACo officers, set our national policy agenda and conduct other association business.
Human Services

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County reshapes justice system for women battling mental health issues

Problem: Too many women who needed mental health support were being incarcerated and left untreated. Solution:

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Management & Administration

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County News Spotlight: The Changing Workplace

Like the private sector, counties are adjusting to movement in the labor force by opening new opportunities, being more flexible about working conditions, caring for teammates and rethinking recruiting.
About NACo

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County News Coverage: 2023 NACo Legislative Conference

County News conference coverage includes session recaps, highlights of new NACo resources and more.
Management & Administration

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County News Spotlight: Communications

Keeping residents informed and building communities of trust requires strong county communications efforts.
Elections

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County News Hot Topics: Elections

Every Election Day, counties nationwide oversee over 100,000 polling locations and over 630,000 poll workers. Each election cycle, counties take great care ensure ballots are securely cast and counted accurately, amid operational and outside challenges.

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Community & Economic Development

Blog

White House and USICH launch initiative to tackle unsheltered homelessness

On May 18, the White House and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) launched the ALL INside initiative to address unsheltered homelessness.
Resiliency

Blog

FEMA requests feedback from counties on the BRIC non-financial Direct Technical Assistance program

On May 23, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback on the capabilities of organizations that help FEMA deliver the
Resiliency

Blog

Bipartisan bills introduced to support counties in the disaster recovery process

On May 18, Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) reintroduced the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act to permanently authorize the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program.
Environment, Energy & Land Use

Blog

U.S. Supreme Court issues decisions in cases impacting property tax forfeiture laws and definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS)

On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decisions in two major cases impacting county governments.
Tax & Finance

Press Release

National Association of Counties Issues Statement on Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Deal

WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) today issued the following statement urging Congress to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, a bill to provide for an increase to the debt ceiling and avoid default on the national debt. NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said:
Broadband

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House committee advances local authority preemption bill for broadband deployment projects

On Wednesday, May 24, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed out of the full committee an amendment in the nature of a substitute titled the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023.
Rural Affairs

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U.S. Department of Agriculture announces $9.7 billion in funding for rural electric cooperatives through Empowering Rural America Program

On May 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service announced a notice of funding opportunity for the Empowering Rural America Program.
Tax & Finance

Blog

Counties & the national debt: What defaulting on the national debt could mean for counties

At some point soon the United States government could default on the national debt. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has stated that if the federal debt ceiling is not raised by June 5, the federal government could miss or delay payments on their obligations resulting in a technical default.
Transportation & Infrastructure

Blog

U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation announce two funding opportunities for EV charging infrastructure

On May 18, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, housed under the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation, announced $51 million in available funding through the Ride and Drive Electric Program.
Elections

Blog

U.S. Senators reintroduce legislation aimed to protect local election officials

On April 28, U.S. Senate Rules Committee Chair Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) re-introduced the Election Worker Protection Act (S.
Public Lands

Blog

Lower Basin States strike agreement to preserve water supply in Colorado River Basin

On May 22, the state governments of Arizona, California and Nevada, in conjunction with the Biden Administration, announced a breakthrough deal that will protect the Colorado River’s water supply through 2026.
Community & Economic Development

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Looking beyond economic assets to find your community’s 'sweet spot'

“Building a strong and resilient economy starts with creating a great community where people want to live and work.” This was the key takeaway of a study published by Community Builders, a non-profit organization specializing in creating more livable

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County News Digital Editor & Senior Writer

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Lack of mental health specialists limits treatment

WIR showcases Utah counties

NACo forms AI exploratory committee

Counties invest opioid settlement funds to save lives

Father, son share county service mission in Minnesota

Designate your voting delegate NACo's Annual Business Meeting

County reshapes justice system for women battling mental health issues

Go In-Depth

County News Spotlight: The Changing Workplace

County News Coverage: 2023 NACo Legislative Conference

County News Spotlight: Communications

County News Hot Topics: Elections

The Latest

White House and USICH launch initiative to tackle unsheltered homelessness

FEMA requests feedback from counties on the BRIC non-financial Direct Technical Assistance program

Bipartisan bills introduced to support counties in the disaster recovery process

U.S. Supreme Court issues decisions in cases impacting property tax forfeiture laws and definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS)

National Association of Counties Issues Statement on Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Deal

House committee advances local authority preemption bill for broadband deployment projects

U.S. Department of Agriculture announces $9.7 billion in funding for rural electric cooperatives through Empowering Rural America Program

Counties & the national debt: What defaulting on the national debt could mean for counties

U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation announce two funding opportunities for EV charging infrastructure

U.S. Senators reintroduce legislation aimed to protect local election officials

Lower Basin States strike agreement to preserve water supply in Colorado River Basin

Looking beyond economic assets to find your community’s 'sweet spot'

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