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NACo Podcasts

National Association of Counties

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Diversifying Economies in Coal-Reliant Communities

NACo Podcasts ·

2016/03/29

NACo recently released a new podcast focusing on economic diversification and transition in coal-reliant communities. Due to the recent downturn in the coal industry, communities that have been economically reliant on the coal industry for generations are facing severe challenges and uncertainty. In 2014, NACo formed a partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration and [...]The post Diversifying Economies in Coal-Reliant Communities appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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14:30

Counties Connect America: Get Involved in the 2016...

NACo Podcasts ·

2016/01/29

With the Iowa caucuses just around the corner, Counties Connect America – NACo’s 2016 U.S. Presidential Initiative – provides a look at how county officials underscore the importance of a strong intergovernmental partnership. The post Counties Connect America: Get Involved in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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White House Taskforce on Climate Preparedness and...

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2015/11/05

From 2014-2015, 26 government leaders from across the country participated in the White House’s State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, with the goal of providing President Obama with in-depth information about how the federal government can help local governments better prepare for and address climate resilience issues. Many of [...] The post White House Taskforce on Climate Preparedness and Resilience appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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County Prosperity Summits: Strategies for Asset-based...

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2015/10/15

In 2015, NACo worked with five counties across the country (Titus County, Texas; Shasta County, Calif. Scott County, Ky.; Cheatham County, Tenn.; and Cape May County, N.J.) to host County Prosperity Summits. At these one-day summits, national experts joined with local leaders to generate creative solutions around local economic opportunities using the WealthWorks framework, which [...] The post County Prosperity Summits: Strategies for Asset-based Economic Development appeared first on NACo

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19:50

Building Successful Food Systems

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2015/08/25

The term ‘food system’ refers to all of the elements involved with food in a community, including growing, harvesting, processing and distributing, as well as food consumption and disposal. Counties are focused on building thriving food systems which include healthy, locally grown products, nutritious meals and equitable distribution of high quality foods. This podcast explores [...] The post Building Successful Food Systems appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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13:15

Cross Jurisdictional Sharing

NACo Podcasts ·

2015/08/06

Many counties are collaborating across political boundaries to share services, resources, or capacities with neighboring counties, cities, or local tribes. Collaboration can result in economies of scale that increase effectiveness and efficiency. This podcast explores this approach, which is called cross-jurisdictional sharing. The Center for Sharing Public Health Services is a national resource on cross-jurisdictional [...] The post Cross Jurisdictional Sharing appeared first on NACo

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An Overview of County Administration: Appointed...

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2015/06/17

New research shows that many county governments turn to county administrators to help deliver core services like health care, criminal justice, public infrastructure and economic development. Peter Austin, McHenry County, Ill. Administrator discusses his experience with the responsibilities, challenges and successes as an appointed county administrator. The post An Overview of County Administration: Appointed County Administrators appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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Health Coverage Enrollment in Cook County Jail

NACo Podcasts ·

2015/06/05

Counties in states that have expanded Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have the opportunity to enroll newly eligible detainees or inmates into Medicaid coverage, which can reduce recidivism and lower county health care costs. One county that has embraced this opportunity is Cook County, Ill. In October 2012, Cook County received [...] The post Health Coverage Enrollment in Cook County Jail appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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Roadmaps to Health Community Coaching Program

NACo Podcasts ·

2015/05/21

As part of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Roadmaps to Health Community Coaching is available to local leaders across the country to strengthen their capacity to address health in their communities. Community Coaches bring experience and knowledge with a host of different backgrounds to assist local leaders in advancing their efforts to build [...] The post Roadmaps to Health Community Coaching Program appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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Investing in Your County’s Employee Wellness Program

NACo Podcasts ·

2015/05/14

Employers across the country are exploring employee wellness programs as a way to improve the health of their employees while mitigating health care costs. What type of employee wellness programs do counties have? What does it take in terms resources to develop a comprehensive program? Have any counties seen a return on their investment? To answer these questions, we [...] The post Investing in Your County’s Employee Wellness Program appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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15:54

Community Planning: Strategies for Rural Counties

NACo Podcasts ·

2015/04/30

Rural county leaders across the country use strategic planning to tackle local challenges. Through innovative best practices in community planning, counties take advantage of their place-based assets to address community needs and encourage economic growth. NACo recently spoke with Jamie Hart, senior planner with the Madison County Planning Department in New York, and Kate Somers, [...] The post Community Planning: Strategies for Rural Counties appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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Early Childhood Development

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2015/04/23

The first few years of life are among the most important years of an individual’s life. According to UNICEF, “the early years of childhood form the basis of intelligence, personality, social behavior, and capacity to learn and nurture oneself as an adult.” Because of this critical role, counties are taking a leading role to ensure [...] The post Early Childhood Development appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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Systems of Care for Justice-Involved Youth

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2015/04/16

Every year, more than 2 million children, youth, and young adults formally come into contact with the juvenile justice system. As many as 65 to 70 percent of these juveniles have at least one diagnosable mental health need, and 20 to 25 percent have serious emotional issues. An effective way to meet the mental health [...] The post Systems of Care for Justice-Involved Youth appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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How Transportation Infrastructure Shapes Economic...

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2015/03/26

Counties play an essential role in the development and maintenance of the nation’s infrastructure. They are responsible for building and maintaining 45% of the public roads, 230,690 bridges and are involved in a third of the nation’s transit and airport systems that connect residents, businesses and communities. Without a resilient and functioning transportation system, a [...] The post How Transportation Infrastructure Shapes Economic Development appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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Podcast Short: 2015 NACo Achievement Awards

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2015/03/24

This year, NACo is celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Achievement Awards program. Started in 1970, the annual NACo Achievement Awards program recognizes the innovative work that counties do every day to modernize government and increase services to citizens. We sat down with NACo ‘s First and Second Vice Presidents, Commissioners Sallie Clark and Bryan [...] The post Podcast Short: 2015 NACo Achievement Awards appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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How One County Addresses Rx Drug Abuse

NACo Podcasts ·

2015/03/12

Today, more people between the ages of 25 and 64 are dying from a drug overdose than from a car crash, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of overdose deaths has created a multifaceted challenge for counties. Tune in to hear Suffolk County, N.Y. discuss how they are addressing this [...] The post How One County Addresses Rx Drug Abuse appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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Optimizing Health, Justice and Public Safety in Your...

NACo Podcasts ·

2015/02/11

This past January, NACo held a joint Healthy Counties Initiative, Smart Justice and Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee forum in Charleston S.C. This special video podcast takes a look at two of the issues discussed during the forum: addressing racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system, and the intersection of behavioral health and [...] The post Optimizing Health, Justice and Public Safety in Your County appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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Creating Wealth that Sticks: New Approaches to...

NACo Podcasts ·

2015/01/22

County leaders are realizing that instead of relying on outside investments, there are multiple forms of wealth found within their communities. This podcast explores the Ford Foundation’s WealthWorks approach to community and economic development, which encourages community stakeholders to grow many forms of capital to promote local ownership and invest in mutually supportive value chains [...] The post Creating Wealth that Sticks: New Approaches to Community and Economic Development appeared first

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Improving County Health Through Community Dialogue

NACo Podcasts ·

2015/01/08

In 2014, NACo in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, held Community Dialogues in six counties across the country. In this week’s episode listen to county elected officials and other county leaders from those six counties discussing the Community Dialogue held in their community. This podcast [...] The post Improving County Health Through Community Dialogue appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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Creating Trauma-Informed Counties

NACo Podcasts ·

2014/12/11

There are some experiences that occur over the course of our childhood that stay with us for a lifetime. For nearly half of the children in the United States ranging from newborns to 17 years of age, these events have been adverse experiences or childhood trauma. Of children aged 12 to 17, almost 1 in [...] The post Creating Trauma-Informed Counties appeared first on NACo Podcasts.

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