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North Dakota surplus bucks budget deficits trend
North Dakota has seen higher than expected revenues, increasing wages and the lowest unemployment rate in the country at 4 percent as of June 2009. |
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June 29, 2009 County News PDF
Download the latest issue of County News in a PDF Format. |
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Model Programs from the Nation's Counties
Volunteers lend extra eyes and ears to law enforcement in Washoe County, Nev. |
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Equestrian program therapeutic for kids, veterans with disabilities
New Castle County Councilman Joe Reda first became involved with the Therapeutic Riding at Carousel (TRAC) program in Wilmington, Del. because he wanted to help improve the lives of children and veterans with disabilities. Reda initiated the program that began in 2006 with eight riders and 10 volunteers. |
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Energy bill passes key committee
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has passed an energy bill by 15–8 that contains a number of provisions that could increase renewable energy usage, including new transmission line sitings, a national renewable electricity standard, and expanding oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico |
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NACo briefs Capitol Hill staff on transportation issues
NACo continued its campaign to Restore the Partnership with Congress by briefing 36 congressional staff on transportation issues, June 22 in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. |
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Counties, farmers team up — fight federal overreach of CWA
NACo and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) have announced a partnership to oppose proposed legislation that would significantly expand the federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act (CWA). |
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NACo Bylaws Changes Up for Vote at Annual
Bylaws amendments to implement four of the 11 recommendations of the NACo Task Force on Governance and Structure will be considered and voted upon by the membership at the Annual Business Meeting, July 28. |
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EPA seeks proposals for Climate Showcase Communities grants
EPA announced the availability of up to $10 million in Climate Showcase Communities grants for local and tribal governments to establish and implement climate change initiatives. The deadline for applications is July 22. |
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Leading in Tough Times
Guidance released on Recovery Zone Bonds |