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County News Coverage: 2022 NACo Legislative Conference
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Biden stresses partnership to Legislative Conference attendees
President Biden spoke to kindred spirits at the NACo Legislative Conference, 50 years after he served as a New Castle County, Del. councilman.[name]County News ArticlePresident Biden spoke to kindred spirits at the NACo Legislative Conference, 50 years after he served as a New Castle County, Del. councilman. -
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Environment and economy go hand in hand, EPA administrator says
EPA Administrator Michael Regan: Believe me when I say that I understand that EPA actions can either help or hurt local efforts, and it’s critical that we have a shared working relationship.[name]County News ArticleEPA Administrator Michael Regan: Believe me when I say that I understand that EPA actions can either help or hurt local efforts, and it’s critical that we have a shared working relationship. -
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Buttigieg: ‘We need to be on time, on task and on budget’ with infrastructure dollars
Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg: It will be “critically important” for counties to speak up about their infrastructure priorities.[name]County News ArticleTransportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg: It will be “critically important” for counties to speak up about their infrastructure priorities. -
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USDA seeks to grow circular economy in rural areas
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says rural prosperity depends on building local capacity, not simply stripping natural resources[name]County News ArticleSecretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says rural prosperity depends on building local capacity, not simply stripping natural resources -
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DOI deputy touts IIJA benefits for public lands
Interior Deputy Sec. Tommy Beaudreau: “Something we all have in common is that we care about results and we want to deliver for the people we serve.”[name]County News ArticleInterior Deputy Sec. Tommy Beaudreau: “Something we all have in common is that we care about results and we want to deliver for the people we serve.” -
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Counties reflect on elections law changes
While the aggregate pace of voting reform laws didn't change in 2021, some states are seeing administrative shifts that could cause headaches for county elections administrators.[name]County News ArticleWhile the aggregate pace of voting reform laws didn't change in 2021, some states are seeing administrative shifts that could cause headaches for county elections administrators. -
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Cornyn reaches across the aisle to help counties
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) pitched his bill allowing greater flexibility in how counties use COVID relief funding.[name]County News ArticleSen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) pitched his bill allowing greater flexibility in how counties use COVID relief funding. -
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FEMA official: New pricing methodology, ‘Risk Rating 2.0,’ to bring ‘generational change’
FEMA is updating its National Flood Insurance Program’s risk rating methodology with a new program dubbed Risk Rating 2.0.[name]County News ArticleFEMA is updating its National Flood Insurance Program’s risk rating methodology with a new program dubbed Risk Rating 2.0. -
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One answer to pandemic’s mental health toll: The arts
The arts can provide a measure of healing during a traumatizing period.[name]County News ArticleThe arts can provide a measure of healing during a traumatizing period. -
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U.S. economy will increasingly rely more on immigrants
Though immigration has become a flash point in American politics over the last decade, it will likely be what fuels the economy within 15 years.[name]County News ArticleThough immigration has become a flash point in American politics over the last decade, it will likely be what fuels the economy within 15 years. -
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NACo Healthy Counties Advisory Board brainstorms over breakfast
In some areas, access to metal health treatment, particularly for youth, is dangerously lacking.[name]County News ArticleIn some areas, access to metal health treatment, particularly for youth, is dangerously lacking. -
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New drug czar previews Biden administration plan
Lost amid the undulating COVID-19 infection and death charts was a grim milestone in the United States’ battle against the opioid epidemic. In the 12 months ending April 2021, the country saw 100,000 overdose deaths.[name]County News ArticleLost amid the undulating COVID-19 infection and death charts was a grim milestone in the United States’ battle against the opioid epidemic. In the 12 months ending April 2021, the country saw 100,000 overdose deaths. -
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County officials warn of looming paper shortage ahead of November elections
Supply-chain issues could impact the paper — the ballots, envelopes and inserts — that county election officials will need for the November 2022 elections, a panel of election officials warned Saturday, Feb. 12.[name]County News ArticleSupply-chain issues could impact the paper — the ballots, envelopes and inserts — that county election officials will need for the November 2022 elections, a panel of election officials warned Saturday, Feb. 12. -
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Capacity building tops Rural Development agenda
The Biden administration will focus its rural development agenda on capacity-building, moving away from one-off projects to a more intentional approach.[name]County News ArticleThe Biden administration will focus its rural development agenda on capacity-building, moving away from one-off projects to a more intentional approach. -
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Collaboration with providers key to healthcare challenges
During one of the first sessions of the 2022 Legislative Conference, NACo members discussed ways to create lasting partnerships to overcome healthcare challenges linked to incarceration, equity and financial difficulty.[name]County News ArticleDuring one of the first sessions of the 2022 Legislative Conference, NACo members discussed ways to create lasting partnerships to overcome healthcare challenges linked to incarceration, equity and financial difficulty. -
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DOT intends to prove itself with IIJA rollout
The U.S. Department of Transportation knows it has an image to change as it implements the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, after already defying the odds to pass a bipartisan bill.[name]County News ArticleThe U.S. Department of Transportation knows it has an image to change as it implements the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, after already defying the odds to pass a bipartisan bill.
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