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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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2019-10-15

Management & Administration

County News

County staffing takes focus in a clouded crystal ball

Madison County, N.Y. was recruiting a new financial analyst in January 2020. The job was hers, but she asked some tough questions.

Management & Administration

County News

More remote work means need for more virtual trainings

San Diego County created its own Managing Remote Employees training to equip supervisors and managers with the tools needed to properly manage employees in a virtual environment.
Management & Administration

County News

Planning for the future of work presents challenges amid pandemic

Counties occupy a unique space in the developing future of the American workforce.
Management & Administration

County News

Charting the future of county customer service

Despite the influx of callers, Montgomery County, Md. customer service representatives maintained an 84 percent customer satisfaction level throughout the pandemic with callers unaware they were fielding calls from their homes.
Management & Administration

County News

Deciding which work practices stay when the pandemic is over

Stefan I. Mychajliw is enthusiastic about employees working remotely once the pandemic has eased. But then the Erie County, N.Y. comptroller was enthusiastic about remote work before the pandemic began.
Human Services

Local musicians play music at the South Side Farmers’ Market as part of Lackawanna County’s Eat HAPI Initiative. Photo courtesy of Jim Cullen

County News

Farmers markets boost nutrition for seniors

Lackawanna County, Pa. created social events to increase senior participation at voucher distributions for the USDA’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.
Health

Klamath County, Ore. Commissioner Derrick DeGroot speaks at a water rally in 2020. Photo courtesy of Derrick DeGroot

County News

How one county commissioner is tackling rural vaccine hesitancy

Whatever his constituents decide on whether to take the COVID-19 vaccine, Klamath County, Ore. Commissioner Derrick DeGroot wants to make sure they involve their doctors
Leadership

Henderson County, Texas Commissioner Wendy Kinabrew Spivey

County News

When public service runs in the family

County government was not unfamiliar to John King, a current Haywood County, Tenn. commissioner. As a child, he was surrounded by it. His father, Allen King, served on the Haywood County Board of Commissioners for 62 years. His grandfather served as a commissioner for 35 years.
Human Services

County News

Turning mental health awareness to action via racial equity

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, counties across the nation highlight the importance of addressing mental health in their communities. The impact of COVID-19 has accelerated efforts to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment options in local communities.

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Community & Economic Development

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topics: Economic Recovery

Back to the not so familiar: Counties forge a way forward in this new frontier
About NACo

County News

County News Coverage: COVID-19

County News has explored many facets of county governments' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, big and small.
Resiliency

Reports & Toolkits

County News Hot Topic: Preventing Disasters: How prepared is your county for an emergency?

Threats are growing and the world changes, but counties likewise display the creativity and insight needed to prepare for natural and manmade disasters.
Western Interstate Region

County News

Western county officials flow into Spokane for WIR 2019

Speakers from the U.S. departments of Interior and Agriculture updated attendees on their agendas and Washington state officials showed how things were done in the Evergreen State.

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Health

Blog

NACo County Explorer: The county role in vaccines

As key providers of local public health services, counties play an essential role in administering COVID-19 vaccine doses. Over the past several months, counties have:
Human Services

Blog

HHS launches new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

On June 4, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) launched the new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) established under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
Intergovernmental Affairs

Press Release

Counties: It is Unwise to Pit COVID-19 Recovery and Infrastructure Against Each Other

WASHINGTON – As negotiations between the Biden Administration and congressional lawmakers over a federal infrastructure package continue, the National Association of Counties (NACo) again today stated its strong opposition to any proposal that would repurpose urgently needed coronavirus recovery funds for infrastructure.
Civic Engagement

Blog

This Week in Photos: May 30- June 5

Photos from Washington, D.C. and counties across the country.
Community & Economic Development

Blog

HUD Announces Competitive Grant Program to Address Youth Experiencing Homelessness

On May 24, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would make $145 million in competitive grants available for county and other local governments to address youth homelessness through its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP).
Telecommunications & Technology

Blog

3 Ways to Modernize Your County’s Multi-Factor Authentication Strategy

Counties are struggling to protect systems and data, as cybercriminals took advantage of the impact of the pandemic while many counties were distracted with trying to implement new services required to support employees and citizens.
Transportation & Infrastructure

Press Release

Nation’s Mayors, Cities and Counties Send Joint Letter to House and Senate Leaders Opposing Clawback Proposals to Repurpose ARP Funds

NACo, NLC and USCM sent a joint letter adamantly opposing any proposal that would repurpose urgently needed coronavirus relief funds for other activities. A copy of the letter was also sent to all members of Congress.
Veterans Affairs

Blog

Members of U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee unveil comprehensive package to aid veterans, address toxic exposure

On May 26, U.S.
Health

Blog

HHS Awards $200 million in ARPA funding to Family Violence Prevention and Services Act Program grantees

On May 24, the U.S.
Human Services

Blog

U.S. Department of Education issues K-12 Recovery Fund FAQ

U.S. Department of Education issues FAQ document outlining eligible uses of K-12 COVID relief funds
Public Lands

Blog

Grant funding available for county National Forest System resilience projects

U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities are now accepting applications for their Innovative Finance for National Forests (IFNF) Grant Program.
Justice & Public Safety

Blog

Data-Driven Justice Community Portrait: Dr. Juleigh Nowinski Konchak

Data-Driven Justice Community Portrait: Dr. Juleigh Nowinski Konchak

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Mary Ann Barton

County News Editor & Senior Writer

(202) 942-4223
Charlie Ban

County News Digital Editor & Senior Writer

(202) 942-4210
Rachel Looker

Staff Writer

(202) 942-4215

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