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Statehouse action: Boom or bust for counties?
Seemingly every legislator in Arizona found a new interest in 2021: Elections. “We had far more election legislation introduced than in my 20 years in this job — far more,” said Jennifer Marson, executive director of the Arizona Association of Counties.[name]County News ArticleSeemingly every legislator in Arizona found a new interest in 2021: Elections. -
County News
Iowa mental health funding shifts from county to state
On June 16, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed into law a bill that realigns mental health funding from county property taxes to the state. The legislation, which includes other tax reduction measures, transfers funding to the state for Iowa’s 14 mental health regions that are made up of Iowa counties.[name]County News ArticleOn June 16, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed into law a bill that realigns mental health funding from county property taxes to the state. -
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County public health authority under fire in several states
It’s been over a year since the United States declared a public health emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic and as case counts decrease, many states are proposing legislation that reimagines public health officials’ roles during a pandemic.[name]County News ArticleIt’s been over a year since the United States declared a public health emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic and as case counts decrease, many states are proposing legislation that reimagines public health officials’ roles during a pandemic. -
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State legislators ‘have to work closely’ with county counterparts
Many of the folks walking the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C. were once state legislators or county officials. Those state and local officials who took their places back home just want them to remember one thing: Don’t forget where you came from![name]County News ArticleMany of the folks walking the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C. were once state legislators or county officials. Those state and local officials who took their places back home just want them to remember one thing: Don’t forget where you came from!
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Blog
The County Countdown – September 13, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. Watch the video and explore NACo resources below on some of the top issues we are covering this week. -
Blog
NACo sends letter to congressional leadership urging prioritization of county activities in FY 2024 appropriations
NACo has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to prioritize federal investments in crucial local government activities through the FY 2024 appropriations process. -
County News
White House Advisor Tom Perez to county officials: ‘Let’s keep the momentum going’
Formerly a Montgomery County, Md. Council member, Tom Perez is now the White House director of intergovernmental affairs
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Reports & Toolkits
Intergovernmental Roles and Responsibilities in Disaster Resilience
County governments across America play a critical role in preparing for or recovering from major disaster events. Since 1980, the United States has experienced 363 weather or climate related disaster events that have cost under $2.6 trillion dollars and taken the lives of 15,971 people. -
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Counties Encouraged by White House Action on Mental Health Parity
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Press Release
Counties Support Bipartisan Legislation Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program
NACo today issued a statement of support for bicameral, bipartisan legislation reforming the National Flood Insurance Program.
