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Larry Johnson, Georgia commissioner, takes the lead as NACo president
DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner Larry Johnson was sworn in as NACo’s new president Monday afternoon at NACo’s 2021Annual Business Meeting in Prince George’s County, Md.[name]County News ArticleDeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner Larry Johnson was sworn in as NACo’s new president Monday afternoon at NACo’s 2021Annual Business Meeting in Prince George’s County, Md. -
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NACo’s Broadband Task Force releases report
In an effort to bridge the digital divide in counties both rural and urban across the country, NACo’s Broadband Task Force released a report July 12 during the 2021 NACo Annual Conference outlining nine specific themes that address communities seeking broadband.[name]County News ArticleIn an effort to bridge the digital divide in counties both rural and urban across the country, NACo’s Broadband Task Force released a report July 12 during the 2021 NACo Annual Conference outlining nine specific themes that address communities seeking broadband. -
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Architects of ARP implementation discuss local funding
Passing the American Rescue Plan was only the beginning. To ensure a full economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden administration was determined to successfully implement the $1.9 trillion stimulus, a task equal in importance to summoning the political will to pass the bill.[name]County News ArticlePassing the American Rescue Plan was only the beginning. -
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi talks power of counties
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi discussed the roles and power of counties in advocating for bipartisan COVID-19 relief funding July 12 at the 2021 NACo Annual Conference in Prince George’s County, Md.[name]County News ArticleSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi discussed the roles and power of counties in advocating for bipartisan COVID-19 relief funding July 12 at the 2021 NACo Annual Conference in Prince George’s County, Md. -
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Counties use ARP funds to advance equity
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) represents an opportunity to advance equity, according to Clarence Wardell III, the chief data and equitable delivery officer with the White House Rescue Plan team.[name]County News ArticleThe American Rescue Plan (ARP) represents an opportunity to advance equity, according to Clarence Wardell III, the chief data and equitable delivery officer with the White House Rescue Plan team. -
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The future of the post-pandemic economy looks good, Moody's economist says
The country is on its way to a full recovery post-COVID-19, according to Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi.[name]County News ArticleThe country is on its way to a full recovery post-COVID-19, according to Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi. -
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DOT secretary stresses bipartisan appeal, benefit from infrastructure compromise
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg capitalized on the bipartisan Opening General Session audience July 10 at NACo’s Annual Conference to push the recent Senate compromise on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending package.[name]County News ArticleTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg capitalized on the bipartisan Opening General Session audience July 10 at NACo’s Annual Conference to push the recent Senate compromise on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending package. -
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HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge: Address affordable housing crisis head on
It is a new day at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), according to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge.[name]County News ArticleIt is a new day at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), according to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge. -
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Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizes infrastructure, elections at NACo Annual Conference
Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized infrastructure and elections Friday afternoon in her first in-person conference as vice president at the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2021 Annual Conference at the Gaylord National hotel and conference center in Prince George’s County, Md.[name]County News ArticleVice President Kamala Harris emphasized infrastructure and elections Friday afternoon in her first in-person conference as vice president at the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2021 Annual Conference at the Gaylord National hotel and conference center in Prince George’s County, Md. -
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Investing in early childhood key to economic mobility
County leaders held a panel discussion July 10 at NACo’s Annual Conference on innovations and strategies for expanding services for children as part of Counties for Kids, a public awareness campaign that focuses on young children prenatal to three years old.[name]County News ArticleCounty leaders held a panel discussion July 10 at NACo’s Annual Conference on innovations and strategies for expanding services for children as part of Counties for Kids, a public awareness campaign that focuses on young children prenatal to three years old. -
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County libraries reimagine their roles in wake of pandemic
County libraries across the country are adapting to help local governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and provide long-term services to communities.[name]County News ArticleCounty libraries across the country are adapting to help local governments recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and provide long-term services to communities. -
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Supporting America’s Heroes
Members of NACo’s Veterans and Military Services Committee heard Saturday about how they can help caregivers in their counties.[name]County News ArticleMembers of NACo’s Veterans and Military Services Committee heard Saturday about how they can help caregivers in their counties. -
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Outgoing Forest Service chief stresses cooperation, investment to reduce wildfire risk
With droughts and record-high temperatures already hammering the West, the 2021 wildland fire season is looking worse than 2020.[name]County News ArticleWith droughts and record-high temperatures already hammering the West, the 2021 wildland fire season is looking worse than 2020. -
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FCC focuses on broadband deployment, data collection
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is busy fostering broadband deployment and access, according to Kirk Burgee, the FCC’s chief of staff with the Wireline Competition Bureau.[name]County News ArticleThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is busy fostering broadband deployment and access, according to Kirk Burgee, the FCC’s chief of staff with the Wireline Competition Bureau. -
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NACo Annual Conference pairs a nimble county with motivated NACo membership
With help from County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Prince George's County, Md., NACo was able to put together its 86th Annual Conference in three months, a feat that usually takes three years.[name]County News ArticleWith help from County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Prince George's County, Md., NACo was able to put together its 86th Annual Conference in three months, a feat that usually takes three years. -
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NACo’s 86th Annual Conference gets underway in Prince George’s County
The National Association of Counties 2021 Annual Conference got underway July 9-12 in Prince George’s County, Md., just outside the nation’s capital.[name]County News ArticleThe National Association of Counties 2021 Annual Conference got underway July 9-12 in Prince George’s County, Md., just outside the nation’s capital.
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