National Association of Counties
County governments play an integral role in the everyday lives of residents, from managing roads and bridges to providing public health services and much more. Yet, counties are arguably the least understood level of government in the U.S. – due in part to wide variations in county governance across state lines. NACo’s County Governance Project fills this knowledge gap by providing a comprehensive guide to county government structure, authority, services and finances. Dig into individualized state profiles to learn about the intricacies of county governance in your state and others, share your profile with state and federal policymakers and educate the public on the importance of counties to the wellbeing of our nation.
LEARN ABOUT COUNTY GOVERNANCE IN YOUR STATEClick below for state profiles featuring data on county structure, county authority, health and human services, infrastructure, public amenities, zoning and development, public safety, schools, finances and more!
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Standard<p>In their earliest years, children benefit from consistent, nurturing relationships with caregivers. However, infants and toddlers are twice as likely to enter foster care compared to older children.
<p>The nature of the opioid epidemic has evolved over time, and with each evolution, counties have adapted to ensure our systems, services and policies meet the needs of our communities.
<p>The Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP), which denies or revokes federal health and other benefits, is a violation of the equal protection and due process clauses of the Fifth and 14th Amendments of the U.S.
<p>Law enforcement officers are often the first responders when a person is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, but some public safety leaders are trying to change that.
<p>Denver International Airport (DEN), owned and managed by the City and County of Denver, uses innovative social media, social listening, and social care solutions to engage customers, improve service, and reduce administrative burden
<p>Join us to learn how counties across the country are using ARPA dollars to provide Americans with critical clean water and sewer system infrastructure through addressing decades of degradation, bolstering stormwater mitigation and f
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The IRA offers counties the opportunity to pursue clean energy initiatives and reduce emissions through new competitive grant programs, local resiliency investments and clean energy tax credits.
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