Counties search for footing amid federal workforce cuts

Staffing reductions in the federal land management agencies are upsetting the intergovernmental balance in public lands counties.

Rep. Sam Graves: Compromise will get it done

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman said the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization will focus on traditional infrastructure.

Panel touts bridging digital skills gap

Digital literacy skills are becoming increasingly crucial not just for county officials, but their constituents, too.

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Legislative Updates

White House signs executive order examining state and local preparedness

The order rather produces a set of recommendations for better collaboration across all levels of government and does not shift any responsibilities or costs to state and local governments.

HHS moves to reduce public comment in rulemaking

This change likely reduces additional opportunities for stakeholders to weigh in before rules are finalized, though the Department of Health and Human Services will continue to follow all legally required notice and comment procedures.

Executive order shrinks the CDFI Fund and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness

Counties use technical and financial assistance from the CDFI Fund and USICH to reduce economic disparities, enhance housing stability, strengthen tax bases and foster long-term community prosperity.

Council on Environmental Quality issues interim final rule on implementing NEPA regulations

The CEQ’s interim final rule on National Environmental Policy Act regulations may cause delays for federally funded county projects.

HHS renews public health emergency declaration to address national opioid crisis

Extending the declaration allows counties to continue partnering across all levels of government to sustain progress in prevention, treatment and recovery efforts, saving lives and easing the burden on local healthcare and criminal justice systems.

MS-ISAC loses federal funding

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will cut $10 million in funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which provides critical local assistance for cybersecurity threat detection and analysis resources and support.

The Latest from NACo

National County Government Month begins next week

Join us this April in celebrating National County Government Month 2025! Counties can schedule activities any time during the month. Our participation toolkit is full of ideas, from press releases, to sample social posts, to educational resources and more. Learn more

Celebrate Procurement Month by honoring county procurement professionals

As we celebrate Procurement Month, we honor the unsung heroes of public service — procurement professionals — who ensure counties have the resources they need to serve their communities. Public Promise Procurement is proud to support their mission and drive efficiency in county purchasing. Learn more