Counties could lose millions if appropriators don’t hurry after Ryan-Murray budget deal
Great coverage for the PILT program in the Washington Post. The PILT program was created in 1976 to offset costs incurred by counties for services provided to federal employees and families, the public and to the users of public lands. These include education, solid waste disposal, law enforcement, search and rescue, health care, environmental compliance, fire fighting, parks and recreation and other important community services. NACo is the only national organization that lobbies Congress on the PILT program.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
County Drop Off Sites Paying Off
WMNT radio in Minnesota reports on an innovative program in St. Louis County:
"The 'Take it to the Box' medication drop off sites are a proving to be a hit. Area law enforcement agencies around Saint Louis County have collected more than 645 pounds of unused pharmaceuticals in the past ten months. The county's Environmental Services Department set up the drop boxes earlier this year with the help of a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency grant. There are also 'Take it to the Box' locations in Duluth, Hermantown and Proctor police facilities that are coordinated by the WLSSD. Improper disposal of expired or unused medications can have adverse effects on fish and wildlife."
WMNT radio in Minnesota reports on an innovative program in St. Louis County:
"The 'Take it to the Box' medication drop off sites are a proving to be a hit. Area law enforcement agencies around Saint Louis County have collected more than 645 pounds of unused pharmaceuticals in the past ten months. The county's Environmental Services Department set up the drop boxes earlier this year with the help of a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency grant. There are also 'Take it to the Box' locations in Duluth, Hermantown and Proctor police facilities that are coordinated by the WLSSD. Improper disposal of expired or unused medications can have adverse effects on fish and wildlife."
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Albemarle approves water, sewer connections for Monticello
Counties are ruled by state law and local ordinances. But sometimes you just have to break the rules for certain people, like the man who penned the Declaration of Independence.
The Daily Progress in Albemarle County, Va. reports on the board of supervisors approving a request to connect Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, to public sewer lines and expand its access to public water despite the county’s comprehensive plan which restricts public utilities in rural zones.
Counties are ruled by state law and local ordinances. But sometimes you just have to break the rules for certain people, like the man who penned the Declaration of Independence.
The Daily Progress in Albemarle County, Va. reports on the board of supervisors approving a request to connect Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, to public sewer lines and expand its access to public water despite the county’s comprehensive plan which restricts public utilities in rural zones.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Zucker plans massive change at CNN
If you like CNN, prepare yourself for big changes. This article is in "Capital," a new online-based news organization based in New York City affiliated with POLITICO.
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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.
