UMD School of Public Policy Develops Curated List of COVID-19 Resources for Local Governments

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy has developed a curated list of resources for local governments navigating the COVID-19 crisis. From The University of Maryland School of Public Policy website: Local governments across America are on the front lines in addressing the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local health departments are serving as the primary agencies implementing the nation’s public health response. Local elected officials are implementing stay at home orders. Local…

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NACo Opens Creative Counties Placemaking Challenge

The National Association of Counties (NACo) opens the application process for the Creative Counties Placemaking Challenge. The goal of the challenge is for teams to identify and strengthen ways to integrate arts into solutions to local challenges. Winning teams will be invited to attend an in-person, one-day training and peer exchange workshop on July 16, 2020 in or around Orlando, Florida, in conjunction with NACo's Annual Conference. Teams should include at least one county official,…

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