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County News, the official publication of the National Association of Counties, publishes news and ideas from Washington, D.C. and local county governments across the country

County News, the official publication of the National Association of Counties, publishes news and ideas from Washington, D.C. and local county governments across the country.

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2022-11-28

Community & Economic Development

Franklin County, Ohio Commissioner Kevin Boyce makes a point Nov. 17 to members of a NACo task force on affordable housing; they gathered for their first meeting in Washington, D.C. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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New NACo task force meets to tackle housing affordability issue

NACo's Housing Task Force will address county-based solutions to the housing affordability and security crisis and release a report of its findings next July.

Management & Administration

NYSAC Legislative Director Ryan Gregoire records an episode of “County Conversations” in the association’s podcast studio.

County News

Counties give voice to their stories via podcasts

Counties can get their news and issues directly to residents through podcasts, which have seen a dramatic increase in consumption over the past five years.
Civic Engagement

Story County, Iowa Supervisor Latifah Faisal speaks during the 2022 County Leadership Institute. Photo by Leon Lawrence III

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Cratering newspapers leave county stories untold

The Herald-Progress made Faye Prichard’s career in public service possible. As an Ashland, Va. resident who got into community organizing in the early 2000s, before the dawn of social media, she didn’t have much public visibility until she met with the paper’s longtime editor and publisher, Jay Pace.
Civic Engagement

Livingston County, N.Y. Administrator Ian Coyle speaks to a local community group as part of his five-year Conversations with the County initiative. Photo courtesy of Livingston County

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County employees take requests on areas of expertise

County speakers bureaus get practitioners in front of interested groups.
Management & Administration

Pennsylvanians elected former Montgomery County Commission Chair Josh Shapiro, second from left, governor. Photo courtesy of Montgomery County, Pa.

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Voters send county vets to governor’s offices

In addition to electing two gubernatorial candidates with county-level experience, voters approved changes to how many counties will work
Human Services

Pets are taken care of while their owners are in treatment for mental health or substance use issues.

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Group cares for pets while owners get mental health, drug treatment

Johnson County, Kan.'s Mental Health Center is partnering with BestyBnB, a Kansas City pet care and fostering platform, to connect pet owners who are seeking mental health or substance use treatment.
Management & Administration

County News

North Carolina county lays out 2050 comprehensive plan with citizen input

Union County, N.C. created a new 30-year comprehensive plan, encompasses perspectives from across the county, to best serve its growing population.

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Leadership

County News

County News Coverage: 2022 NACo Annual Conference

County News is providing coverage of the conference, including session recaps, highlights of new NACo resources and more.
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County News Coverage: 2022 NACo Legislative Conference

County News is providing coverage of the conference, including session recaps, highlights of new NACo resources and more.
Leadership

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topics: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 and the Path Ahead

Counties move from the front lines to the leading edge of the national recovery.
Transportation & Infrastructure

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topics: Infrastructure

Counties look to upgrade roads and more.

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Health

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HHS awards more than $100 million in funds to improve mental health crisis services

On October 21, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded more than $100 million in funding from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to states and territories for mental health emergency preparedness, crisis response and the expansion of 988 suicide and crisis lifeline services.
Behavioral Health

Press Release

Counties Urge Congress to Pass Important Behavioral and Mental Health Policies

Bipartisan group encourages passage of legislation before the end of the year
Health

Blog

Healthy Counties Initiative Sponsor Spotlight: Aetna
Civic Engagement

Blog

This Week in Photos: Nov. 6–12

TWIP 11/12/22 - Curated tweets by NACoTweets
Housing

Press Release

New Task Force of County Leaders Launched to Address Housing Affordability and Stability

NACo today announced the creation of its Housing Task Force, comprised of over 30 county leaders from across the United States.
Housing

Blog

Explore data on the county role in housing

Housing is one of the basic needs for healthy, safe and vibrant communities. Research, data and conversation illuminate three persistent problems that counties face related to housing:
Justice & Public Safety

Blog

Announcing the County Officials advancing Racial Equity (CORE) in Justice Network Members

NACo is excited to announce members of the County Officials advancing Racial Equity (CORE) in Justice Network.
Veterans Affairs

Press Release

Operation Green Light Gains Traction Heading Into Veterans Day

NACo renews call to pass bipartisan legislation to support veterans services
Veterans Affairs

Blog

VA announces funding opportunities to help veterans experiencing homelessness

n October 27, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published three grant opportunities aimed at helping veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Elections

Blog

NACo joins with local government associations to file Amicus brief in historic Supreme Court elections case

On December 7, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for Moore v. Harper, a landmark case examining whether state legislatures have exclusive power to set rules regarding federal elections.
Community & Economic Development

McKenzie County’s Daniel Stenberg (right) shows off the daycare to County News Senior Writer Charlie Ban. Photo by Hugh Clarke

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As workforce grows, county supports daycare

Newcomers to McKenzie County, N.D. were arriving ready to start families, but they didn't bring grandparents with them, so the county, city and school district pitched in to help out with childcare.
Human Services

An original Native American mural highlights one of the rooms at Homeword Bound, a shelter partly funded by Hennepin County. Photo courtesy of Michael A. Goze/AICDC

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Hennepin County invests ARPA funds to jumpstart Native American emergency shelter program

Hennepin County, Minn. has supported Homeward Bound, a 24/7 Native American emergency shelter created by the American Indian Community Development Corporation that offers physical and mental health support services for a population that has experienced a high rate of homelessness.