Back to the not so familiar: Counties forge a way forward in this new frontier
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Local county efforts add up in an economic comeback
December numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 64 percent of counties were experiencing unemployment levels above a healthy level.[name]County News ArticleDecember numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 64 percent of counties were experiencing unemployment levels above a healthy level. -
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Outdoor tourism offers covid-safe opportunities
With open space and plenty of room for social distancing, outdoor recreation counties have a lot to market during the COVID-19 pandemic.[name]County News ArticleWith open space and plenty of room for social distancing, outdoor recreation counties have a lot to market during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Pandemic keeps Space Coast county tourism on its toes
Brevard County, Fla.'s tourism promotion pivoted from cruising to space launches.[name]County News ArticleBrevard County, Fla.'s tourism promotion pivoted from cruising to space launches. -
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Honolulu County reimagines a resilient, sustainable economy
Honolulu County is aiming to focus on a green, resilient economy that can rely upon itself in times of a climate or health-related crisis.[name]County News ArticleHonolulu County is aiming to focus on a green, resilient economy that can rely upon itself in times of a climate or health-related crisis. -
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Measuring economic recovery
Economic recovery is a large umbrella with multiple facets including recovery of the labor market, business and production, the service sector and consumer spending.[name]County News ArticleEconomic recovery is a large umbrella with multiple facets including recovery of the labor market, business and production, the service sector and consumer spending. -
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Counties face economic recovery challenges
Despite the diversity in county size and location, they all share a need for funding and critical partnerships in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.[name]County News ArticleDespite the diversity in county size and location, they all share a need for funding and critical partnerships in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Marty Walsh confirmed as Secretary of Labor
On March 22, the U.S. Senate confirmed Marty Walsh to serve as the twenty-ninth Secretary of Labor by a bipartisan vote of 68-29. Walsh, who served as the Mayor of Boston since 2014, was virtually sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris the following day. As the head of the U.S. -
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CDC eviction moratorium extended through June 30, 2021
On March 29, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the federal eviction moratorium from March 31 to June 30, 2021. The moratorium, which bars residential evictions for nonpayment of rent, seeks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by keeping people in their homes and out of congregate settings, such as homeless shelters. -
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Local Communities Celebrate National Community Development Week
National Community Development Week (CD Week), held annually during Congress’ spring recess, recognizes the importance of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs.
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Housing and COVID-19: Mobilizing Resources to Support Residents
With U.S. tenants in billions of dollars of debt with their landlords, housing insecurity is a critical issue for millions across the country that has only been worsened by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Addresses #NACoLeg
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo offers remarks during the general session at the 2021 NACo Virtual Legislative Conference. -
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Counties Applaud Coronavirus Rescue Package with Essential Aid, Reaffirm Commitment to America’s Recovery
WASHINGTON – After the House of Representatives passed for a second time, today President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law.
