NACo coming to Columbus, Ohio in '17
Exciting news from the Fall Board of Directors meeting last weekend as selections were made for the 2016-18 annual conferences. Los Angeles County/Long Beach, Calif. in '16, Franklin County/Columbus, Ohio in '17 and Davidson County/Nashville, Tenn. in '18.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Rural Action Caucus Sets 2013 Priorities
Agri-Pulse reports on NACo's Rural Action Caucus setting the group's priorities for 2013 which are designed to help improve the lives of Americans living in rural communities.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
In Georgia, Contender Seeks To Cut Job She's Trying to Win
Interesting article in today's WSJ on the little known "sole commissioner" form of county government. This article is even more interestng because it quotes NACo!
Interesting article in today's WSJ on the little known "sole commissioner" form of county government. This article is even more interestng because it quotes NACo!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Will County board member named to NACo cyber security task force
Welcome press coverage in the Chicago Tribune on President Rodgers' Cyber Security Initiative. Read more about his initiatives here.
Welcome press coverage in the Chicago Tribune on President Rodgers' Cyber Security Initiative. Read more about his initiatives here.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Americans have growing faith in state and local government
There's good news and then there's REALLY good news: The latest Gallup poll says "Public trust in state and local government has reached a more than 10-year high." This on the heels of a NACo "Commissioners" survey over the summer that found increasing optimism that economic conditions in their home counties are improving.
There's good news and then there's REALLY good news: The latest Gallup poll says "Public trust in state and local government has reached a more than 10-year high." This on the heels of a NACo "Commissioners" survey over the summer that found increasing optimism that economic conditions in their home counties are improving.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
It's a critical time for the Clean Water Act
Governing article mentions NACo's support of L.A. County's appeal of a controversial ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that said the county was in violation of the Clean Water Act.
Governing article mentions NACo's support of L.A. County's appeal of a controversial ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that said the county was in violation of the Clean Water Act.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Local government employment declines for 12th straight month
Intereting article in Governing which quotes NACo.
Intereting article in Governing which quotes NACo.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Space Coast snaps up prescription discount card
Amazing story by Britt Kennerly at Florida Today about how the NACo Prescription Discount Card program is helping American consumers. As reported by FloridaToday.com (Used by permission):
Read the full article here.
Amazing story by Britt Kennerly at Florida Today about how the NACo Prescription Discount Card program is helping American consumers. As reported by FloridaToday.com (Used by permission):
Read the full article here.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
San Bernardino County wins NACo Achievment Awards
Congratulations to San Bernardino County, Calif. and all counties who won NACo Achievement Awards for innovative county programs. More information here: http://www.naco.org/programs/recognition/Pages/AchievementAwards.aspx
Congratulations to San Bernardino County, Calif. and all counties who won NACo Achievement Awards for innovative county programs. More information here: http://www.naco.org/programs/recognition/Pages/AchievementAwards.aspx
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Counties: An Outdated Concept or the Future?
Thoughtful article in Governing magazine which quotes NACo.
Thoughtful article in Governing magazine which quotes NACo.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Students learn about the important roles of county government
“It’s a fun way for everyone to learn more about local government,” said Clermont (Ohio) County Commissioner David Uible.
Have your tried playing the Counties Work online game?
“It’s a fun way for everyone to learn more about local government,” said Clermont (Ohio) County Commissioner David Uible.
Have your tried playing the Counties Work online game?
Monday, June 25, 2012
Cheers! to Wicomico County, Md. on NCGM Award
Congratulations to Wicomico County, Md. on winning first place (rural category) in the 2012 National County Government Month Award program.
Congratulations to Wicomico County, Md. on winning first place (rural category) in the 2012 National County Government Month Award program.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Crow Wing County receives national achievement awards
Congratulations to Crow County, Minn. on winning TWO NACo Achievement Awards for its consolidation of five departments into a single Land Services Department and for its major revision of the county’s land use ordinance.
Congratulations to Crow County, Minn. on winning TWO NACo Achievement Awards for its consolidation of five departments into a single Land Services Department and for its major revision of the county’s land use ordinance.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
http://www.mediabistro.com/
Print media continues to struggle with revenue, but sees gains in web traffic, as recapped here in the Mediabistro blog...
McClatchy Posts Loss In First Quarter (Sacramento Bee)
The McClatchy Co. Wednesday said it lost $2.1 million in the first quarter as advertising revenue continued to decline. The results were about the same as the first quarter last year. Washington Post / AP Revenue fell 5 percent to $288.3 million from $303.7 million. Advertising revenue fell 7 percent to $209.8 million from $225.1 million. Digital advertising revenue grew 3 percent and accounted for about 22 percent of total ad revenue, the company said. Poynter / MediaWire McClatchy's 9.2 percent decline in print advertising revenue is a bit worse than other large newspaper chains' recent earnings reports. The New York Times Company reported first quarter earnings that beat expectations; nonetheless, print advertising revenues were down 7.2 percent across its properties. Media General posted a net loss of 23 percent in its first quarter earnings with print advertising down 8.4 percent. Gannett, too, had a poor first quarter, with earnings down 24 percent and an 8.3 percent drop in print advertising.
Newspaper Group Has Upbeat Website Traffic Report (JimRomenesko.com)
The Newspaper Association of America reports newspaper website traffic was up 4.4 percent in the first quarter, and that "newspapers achieved a more than 7 percent increase in unique visitors ages 21 to 34, with average daily visits by this age group up 17 percent and total visits rising by 15 percent."
Print media continues to struggle with revenue, but sees gains in web traffic, as recapped here in the Mediabistro blog...
McClatchy Posts Loss In First Quarter (Sacramento Bee)
The McClatchy Co. Wednesday said it lost $2.1 million in the first quarter as advertising revenue continued to decline. The results were about the same as the first quarter last year. Washington Post / AP Revenue fell 5 percent to $288.3 million from $303.7 million. Advertising revenue fell 7 percent to $209.8 million from $225.1 million. Digital advertising revenue grew 3 percent and accounted for about 22 percent of total ad revenue, the company said. Poynter / MediaWire McClatchy's 9.2 percent decline in print advertising revenue is a bit worse than other large newspaper chains' recent earnings reports. The New York Times Company reported first quarter earnings that beat expectations; nonetheless, print advertising revenues were down 7.2 percent across its properties. Media General posted a net loss of 23 percent in its first quarter earnings with print advertising down 8.4 percent. Gannett, too, had a poor first quarter, with earnings down 24 percent and an 8.3 percent drop in print advertising.
Newspaper Group Has Upbeat Website Traffic Report (JimRomenesko.com)
The Newspaper Association of America reports newspaper website traffic was up 4.4 percent in the first quarter, and that "newspapers achieved a more than 7 percent increase in unique visitors ages 21 to 34, with average daily visits by this age group up 17 percent and total visits rising by 15 percent."
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
County sets open house for county government month
As part of its observance of National County Government Month (NCGM) in April, the Edgecombe County, N.C. Board of Commissioners will be holding an open house so that the public can become more familiar with the services available to them through county government.
“We are very proud of the essential services and programs our county provides each day and especially the people who deliver them,” board chairman Leonard Wiggins told The Daily Southerner, Edgecombe County’s hometown newspaper since 1826.
As part of its observance of National County Government Month (NCGM) in April, the Edgecombe County, N.C. Board of Commissioners will be holding an open house so that the public can become more familiar with the services available to them through county government.
“We are very proud of the essential services and programs our county provides each day and especially the people who deliver them,” board chairman Leonard Wiggins told The Daily Southerner, Edgecombe County’s hometown newspaper since 1826.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Pitt County to host fun, free services
Pitt County, N.C. celebrates National County Government Month with kids, health and safety in mind, as reported here in the Daily Reflector.
Pitt County, N.C. celebrates National County Government Month with kids, health and safety in mind, as reported here in the Daily Reflector.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Somerset celebrates County Government Month
This is how it's done! Great National County Government Month events, Somerset County, N.J.
This is how it's done! Great National County Government Month events, Somerset County, N.J.
A Victory for Law Enforcement: President Signs D-Block Legislation
A NACo legislative priority is signed into law.
A NACo legislative priority is signed into law.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Poster Contest for 4th Graders
The Maplewood (N.J.) Patch reports: For the seventh year in a row, Essex County, N.J. Clerk Christopher J. Durkin is inviting fourth-graders to create a poster about the county for the annual "My Essex County" poster contest.
The winning entries will be displayed at the Hall of Records during the month of May and will be put into a county-wide calendar. In the past, Durkin has received 1,000 entries from 60 different schools for the contest
“When students express themselves through art in the ‘My Essex County’ poster contest they become more aware of our history and beauty that surrounds us and in turn become more invested in our future,” Durkin said.
The Maplewood (N.J.) Patch reports: For the seventh year in a row, Essex County, N.J. Clerk Christopher J. Durkin is inviting fourth-graders to create a poster about the county for the annual "My Essex County" poster contest.
The winning entries will be displayed at the Hall of Records during the month of May and will be put into a county-wide calendar. In the past, Durkin has received 1,000 entries from 60 different schools for the contest
“When students express themselves through art in the ‘My Essex County’ poster contest they become more aware of our history and beauty that surrounds us and in turn become more invested in our future,” Durkin said.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Government essay content announced
April is National County Government Month. Counties accross America will be holding events to raise awareness about the programs and services they provide the communities they serve. For example, the County Commissioners' Association of West Virginia is hosting an essay contest for eighth-grade students across the state as part of National County Government Month in April. Learn more here: www.naco.org/NCGM
April is National County Government Month. Counties accross America will be holding events to raise awareness about the programs and services they provide the communities they serve. For example, the County Commissioners' Association of West Virginia is hosting an essay contest for eighth-grade students across the state as part of National County Government Month in April. Learn more here: www.naco.org/NCGM
Thursday, February 16, 2012
PMN seeks to reduce newsroom positions by 37
During the recession years of 2009-10, the print journalism field took a beating with massive buyout and layoffs in newsrooms large and small. Last year and into this year, things are much more stable yet remain difficult as evidenced here.
During the recession years of 2009-10, the print journalism field took a beating with massive buyout and layoffs in newsrooms large and small. Last year and into this year, things are much more stable yet remain difficult as evidenced here.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Funding for transit in peril
NACo is mentioned in this Reuters article about the status of the federal highway & transit bill. The article cites a letter NACo and other groups sent to Capitol Hill saying that record levels of transit use show "now is not the time to eliminate guaranteed funding for our nation's public transportation system."
NACo is mentioned in this Reuters article about the status of the federal highway & transit bill. The article cites a letter NACo and other groups sent to Capitol Hill saying that record levels of transit use show "now is not the time to eliminate guaranteed funding for our nation's public transportation system."
Friday, January 27, 2012
How Property Taxes Climb, Even If Home Value Drops
Interesting story here which aired on National Public Radio last week on the tricky relationship between local property taxes and the assessed value of homes. NACo's Director of Research, Jacqueline Byers, was interviewed for the story, which focused on Cuyahoga County, Ohio (Cleveland).
Monday, January 23, 2012
Prescription drug discount available for county residents
Adair County, MO is saving big on prescriptions thanks to its membership in NACo.
Adair County, MO is saving big on prescriptions thanks to its membership in NACo.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Cuts in federal funding threaten public health emergency response
Good story here in NACo's County News about the struggle of counties to find funding to detect and respond to disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies, at risk because of federal and state budget cuts.
Good story here in NACo's County News about the struggle of counties to find funding to detect and respond to disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies, at risk because of federal and state budget cuts.
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Jim Philipps is NACo's Media Relations Manager. He has worked in media and government communications inside and outside of Washington, D.C. for nearly 20 years.
