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Buttigieg: Local government voice, accessibility key to the U.S. infrastructure path forward
“You’ll never catch me assuming that if we’re interacting with states then the concerns of counties or communities are taken care of."[name]County News Article“You’ll never catch me assuming that if we’re interacting with states then the concerns of counties or communities are taken care of." -
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Partnerships are key for COVID-19 housing assistance
As the pandemic continues, eviction moratoria are incredibly important in aiding individuals who are facing housing insecurity.[name]County News ArticleAs the pandemic continues, eviction moratoria are incredibly important in aiding individuals who are facing housing insecurity. -
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Infrastructure bill will grow from bipartisan support for FAST Act reauthorization
If bipartisanship is to be found in the 117th Congress, the route to reach it will follow roads and cross bridges. Where it goes from there remains to be seen.[name]County News ArticleIf bipartisanship is to be found in the 117th Congress, the route to reach it will follow roads and cross bridges. Where it goes from there remains to be seen. -
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Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy continues to pose challenges for inmate health care
The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating existing barriers to treatment and healthcare services for justice-involved individuals, making the need to amend the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy even greater.[name]County News ArticleThe COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating existing barriers to treatment and healthcare services for justice-involved individuals, making the need to amend the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy even greater. -
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Biden: American Rescue Plan key to pandemic recovery for counties
Biden to Legislative Conference attendees: "County officials have a partner in my administration."... "I know there’s a lot to do, I really do, but I know we can do this together — Republican, Democrat, we can do this together.”[name]County News ArticleBiden to Legislative Conference attendees: "County officials have a partner in my administration."... "I know there’s a lot to do, I really do, but I know we can do this together — Republican, Democrat, we can do this together.” -
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Local government perspective key for future of broadband
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel asked county leaders to encourage individuals to enroll in Emergency Broadband Benefit, which offers discounts on internet service, computers and tablets.[name]County News ArticleFCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel asked county leaders to encourage individuals to enroll in Emergency Broadband Benefit, which offers discounts on internet service, computers and tablets. -
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Congressional leaders stress county role in COVID aid, recovery
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. about the American Rescue Plan: “This landmark legislation is one of the most consequential and transformative bills in recent memory.” Sens. Bill Cassidy, Bob Menendez also speak[name]County News ArticleHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi. about the American Rescue Plan: “This landmark legislation is one of the most consequential and transformative bills in recent memory.” Sens. Bill Cassidy, Bob Menendez also speak -
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Tourism boom stresses gateway counties
A record year for public lands visits during the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted members in NACo’s Resorts, Tourism and Gateways Working Group to think about how the visitors who keep their economies running can also be a liability.[name]County News ArticleA record year for public lands visits during the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted members in NACo’s Resorts, Tourism and Gateways Working Group to think about how the visitors who keep their economies running can also be a liability. -
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Wildfire, increased visitors vex BLM, Forest Service
The National Interagency Fire Center spent 45 days of 2020 at the highest preparedness level in a year when 58,250 fires claimed 10.2 million acres of American land.[name]County News ArticleThe National Interagency Fire Center spent 45 days of 2020 at the highest preparedness level in a year when 58,250 fires claimed 10.2 million acres of American land. -
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Technology and telecommunication priorities focus on cybersecurity
With cyberattacks on local governments increasing 50 percent since 2017, members of NACo’s Telecommunications and Technology Steering Committee March 12 discussed ways to improve cybersecurity at the local level during the 2021 Virtual Legislative Conference.[name]County News ArticleWith cyberattacks on local governments increasing 50 percent since 2017, members of NACo’s Telecommunications and Technology Steering Committee March 12 discussed ways to improve cybersecurity at the local level during the 2021 Virtual Legis -
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VA leads the way on remote mental health revolution
The VA's decades of telemedicine work for prepared it to pivot fast when the COVID-19 pandemic kept mental health practitioners from meeting with veterans.[name]County News ArticleThe VA's decades of telemedicine work for prepared it to pivot fast when the COVID-19 pandemic kept mental health practitioners from meeting with veterans. -
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Arts and culture advance equity, bridge racial divides
County arts agencies have positional power and advocacy and mobilization muscle and have a place in recovery efforts.[name]County News ArticleCounty arts agencies have positional power and advocacy and mobilization muscle and have a place in recovery efforts. -
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Health legislation to focus on equity, social determinants of health
Momnibus Act sponsor Rep. Lauren Underwood: “As we enact policies and implement strategies to end this pandemic, we also must take bold action to rebuild our healthcare system and public health infrastructure on a foundation of equity."[name]County News ArticleMomnibus Act sponsor Rep. Lauren Underwood: “As we enact policies and implement strategies to end this pandemic, we also must take bold action to rebuild our healthcare system and public health infrastructure on a foundation of equity." -
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LUCC members briefed on vaccinations, transportation
Large Urban County Caucus members hear vaccination, infrastructure updates.[name]County News ArticleLarge Urban County Caucus members hear vaccination, infrastructure updates. -
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WIR priorities brace for change
Western Caucus Chairman Rep. Dan Newhouse to WIR: Educating Biden administration to avoid WOTUS redux is crucial, federal land policy on extraction could have devastating effects on local economies[name]County News ArticleWestern Caucus Chairman Rep. Dan Newhouse to WIR: Educating Biden administration to avoid WOTUS redux is crucial, federal land policy on extraction could have devastating effects on local economies -
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Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts can aid all counties
Regardless of demographics, diversity, equity and inclusion work can be valuable for any county, panelists tell Pension and Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee.[name]County News ArticleRegardless of demographics, diversity, equity and inclusion work can be valuable for any county, panelists tell Pension and Intergovernmental Affairs Steering Committee.
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