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Rural Action Caucus panel games out farm bill potential
Stories from county officials help members of Congress understand funding needs during negotiations for the next farm bill, which affects a wide swath of rural priorities.
Recovery requires ‘whole person’ care
Elected officials can help promote the use of a more holistic approach to combatting substance use disorder.
Arts champion, NACo president, Betty Lou Ward dies at 87
Her involvement with her children's PTAs drove Betty Lou Ward to run for the Wake County, N.C. Board of Commissioners to work to improve schools, libraries and parks.
Lack of broadband, housing challenge rural counties on workforce development
Although the lack of broadband, transit, childcare and housing are all stacked against rural counties as they develop the kind of robust workforce that can attract business, planning and relationships between state and local government can help alleviate some of those challenges.
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Highlights from 2023 Operation Green Light for Veterans
Counties across the country are joining Operation Green Light for Veterans to shine a light on the issues veterans face and highlight the resources available to veterans at the county, state and federal levels.
Hot Topic: Boosting Broadband
Counties get creative to attract workforce in the face of a labor shortage
Even with federal support like the American Rescue Plan Act and the CARES Act, local government is one of only two sectors yet to return to pre-pandemic levels of employment, as all other major industry sector employment continues to grow.
Generosity inspires hope for Maui County leaders following wildfires
Maui County agencies are trying to help fire victims peice their lives back together as the scope of destruction becomes more apparent. Maui Nui Strong is accepting donations for aid.
Build relationships with state legislators, media to avoid local government preemption laws
The past decade has seen a drastic increase in states passing laws that preempt county authority and limit local policymaking.
White House Advisor Tom Perez to county officials: ‘Let’s keep the momentum going’
Formerly a Montgomery County, Md. Council member, Tom Perez is now the White House director of intergovernmental affairs.
County’s mobile market closes the grocery desert gap
Gwinnett County, Ga. teamed up with a food bank to create a mobile community market to alleviate food insecurity, which had increased during the pandemic.
Collaboration helps Dallas County, Texas reduce homelessness
Dallas County, Texas's support for a local nonprofit has helped fund housing subsidies and additional case managers, contributing to a 32% reduction in chronic homelessness in less than two years.
County library teams up with jail to offer resources to incarcerated individuals
The Salt Lake County Library teamed up with the county jail to educate inmates on how to navigate the library, including using employment resources.
County News Spotlight: Disaster Mitigation
Fighting opioid addiction – one life at a time
The opioid crisis, a major national issue, saw a 55% increase in drug overdose deaths from 2019 to 2022, with 75% involving opioids. Effective strategies to combat this include integrated care, policy enhancement, and technology, focusing on whole-person care and intervention opportunities to save lives.
Planning for the post-American Rescue Plan Act future
Guidehouse outlines strategies for state and local governments to sustain programs after the end of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) funding. It emphasizes the need for reassessing constituent needs, measuring program impact, and considering fiscal implications to ensure long-term viability and effective resource allocation for programs initially funded by SLFRF.
How voluntary benefits can help improve your employee benefit package
Voluntary benefits, tailored to diverse employee needs and often at reduced costs, are proving essential in enhancing employer benefit packages, attracting, and retaining talent, and addressing specific wellbeing issues across different age and income groups.
A countywide opioid misuse prevention campaign is easier to implement than you think
The Deterra Household Mailing Campaign delivers educational tools and deactivation pouches directly to homes. To save lives by tackling the opioid crisis.
From prevention to resilience: Strategies in wildfire mitigation
Explore a multifaceted approach to wildfire mitigation with Tidal Basin. From creating defensible spaces to early detection systems, discover strategies fostering resilient communities, protecting lives & property. Urgent action is crucial amidst rising wildfire risks. Learn more at TidalBasinGroup.com.
A breathing crisis: Rising concerns over U.S. air quality
Facing a stark rise in hazardous air quality, the U.S. grapples with the health implications of escalating pollutants. The alarming data from the American Lung Association urges a renewed focus on air quality management. Federal and local initiatives are in play, yet a unified approach is crucial to mitigate risks and safeguard public health.
Cybersecurity insurance can be affordable
Cybersecurity insurance rates rose significantly in 2022, with some policyholders experiencing up to 100% rate increases due to the evolving threat landscape and their own cybersecurity measures. CAI emphasizes the importance of understanding and improving an organization's cybersecurity maturity using the NIST 2.0 framework, which can not only strengthen protection against cyber threats but also potentially lower insurance premiums.
Equitable climate resilience (ECR) for local governments: Using data to drive decision making
Discover vital strategies for embedding social equity in your climate resilience plans.
Everything you need to know about artificial intelligence and GIS
Explore the transformative power of AI & GIS in county government operations.
How counties are taking control of constituent communication
Discover the best strategies for effective constituent communication.
How counties can extend the reach of drug disposal programs with at-home drug deactivation and disposal
Now is a critical time for counties to engage their communities in the prevention of drug misuse.
Pima County leans into innovation to enhance sustainability
Pima County leans into innovation to enhance sustainability.
Remote building inspections beneficial for rural governments
Learn how leveraging technology can streamline building inspections, improve productivity, and tackle staffing challenges in rural areas.
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