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County election staff roll up their sleeves after hurricanes hit
Despite the destruction and upheaval that county elections offices faced throughout the path of Hurricane Helene, Election Day remains straight ahead.
Counties hitting home stretch for presidential general election
Elections administrators stay nimble in waning weeks, ballot measures offer a chance for change and county veterans seek higher office.
Support county workers’ mental health and wellness
To support a safe and successful election season — and by extension, a healthier workforce overall — counties must prioritize the mental health and wellness of their employees, especially those in high-pressure roles like election work.
Lock it down: Essential password management
These 10 hints can help you craft strong, secure passwords for various accounts.
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Florida county’s ‘micro-transit’ program offers first and last-mile solutions for areas without bus routes
St. Lucie County, Fla. offers free van service to residents in areas not serviced by bus routes.
King County school offers students a route to sobriety
The Interagency Recovery Campus, funded in part by King County, Wash. Behavioral Health and Recovery, fosters an environment to support students' paths to sobriety.
Participants get ‘second chance’ training in county jobs
Bernalillo County, N.M.'s Foundational Learning Alliance for Maintaining Employment program places people in need of a second chance into job positions in four county departments over the course of a year.
Promoting civic engagement, from voting to volunteering
County officials have deep ties across their communities and their influence goes a long way in promoting stronger, healthier communities, during election cycles and beyond.
The phishing attack that rocked the fictious county of Countyville: A cautionary tale
A generative AI tool crafts a story of what can happen if a county employee clicks on a phishing email.
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