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Report: Counties prioritize health programs, human services with Rescue Fund spending
Having borne the fiscal weight of the pandemic since it was first realized last March, it’s been a long and difficult year for county governments. Meeting at least some of those monetary needs, the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which was signed into law earlier this year, allocated $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid for counties and […]
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Global pandemic ignites new era of public safety innovation
History shows that times of crisis and disruption are often the driving force behind technological innovation and growth. Nowhere is this more evident than in public safety, where those on the frontlines in law enforcement and emergency response need to adapt quickly to meet the safety and security needs of the communities they serve. One […]
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Centralized authentication system helps Colorado county transition to remote work
Like every community across the United States, Colorado’s Larimer County was pushed fully into the digital realm by pandemic-inspired stay-at-home orders and an overnight labor migration from offices to living rooms. “We were lucky (because) we already had apps that were up and running,” said Gregg Turnbull, director of innovation and insights at Larimer County’s regional government. From staff members working digitally to school districts shifting […]
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Report: Seven ways county governments play a key role in equalizing economic mobility
Among the most fundamental tenants of Americanism is the belief that anyone can achieve success—the “American Dream”—through hard work and stick-to-itiveness. But in a country often divided along the lines of race, gender and class, institutional barriers prevent many constituents from achieving that goal. In this endeavor, county governments can play a key role making sure everyone has an equal opportunity to climb […]
