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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

Leadership

Idaho Association of Counties Government Affairs Director Sara Westbrook prompts newly elected officials to share their work in a training session. Photo by Jessica Roth

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Boot camps train newly elected county officials

Facing a brain drain with turnover, state associations pace newly elected officials intentionally while providing vital education about their new jobs.

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Cabinet secretaries, federal agency expo to headline 2023 NACo Legislative Conference

NACo’s Legislative Conference has always served as a meeting place for county and federal officials, but 2023’s edition, set for Feb. 10-14, will widen the scope of that interaction for 2,000 local elected leaders.
Telecommunications & Technology

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TikTok: It’s hip, it’s fun and it’s a security risk

What threat does TikTok pose to data security, and how should counties regulate its use on government-issued devices?
Health

Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services workers hold up safe sleeping supplies and clothing for the “My Baby Is Worth It” campaign. Photo courtesy of Jane Prendergast

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Hamilton County, Ohio creates ‘Safe Sleep’ Initiative to prevent infant deaths

Hamilton County, Ohio launched a Safe Sleep initiative in an attempt to curb infant deaths related to unsafe sleeping.
Environment, Energy & Land Use

Workers sort through waste at the Santa Barbara County ReSource Center, a first-of-its-kind facility in California. Photo courtesy of Santa Barbara County

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Santa Barbara County creates one-stop shop to reduce landfill waste

Santa Barbara County recycles more than 85 percent and diverts 60 percent of its waste from landfills - the county education center offers insight into waste-sorting.
Community & Economic Development

A participant in Harris County’s Employ2Empower program heads to work. Photo courtesy of Harris County

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Harris County, Texas expands pilot program that employs homeless

Harris County's employment program pairs participants with mentors and gives them leeway, acknowledging that building good habits doesn't happen immediately
Justice & Public Safety

Performing at the Pima County, Ariz. Courthouse plaza: The Misfit Toys. From left: Katie Rogers, Kristy Valenzuela, Chris Lynch, Leo Masursky, Tom Knauer Photo by Sarah Kostick

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Getting the band back together: County defenders rock the holidays

Pima County, Ariz. attorneys bond, find common ground over musical talents, thanks to some creative public defenders

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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.
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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.