County News Podcast
About the Podcast
Take a deep dive on issues impacting local governments across the country, share in lessons on leadership from county leaders and their counterparts in Washington, and learn more about what it takes to strengthen America's counties on the County News Podcast from the National Association of Counties.
Featured Episode
Podcast: Civic Engagement Series, Part 1 – Berrien County, Mich.
Berrien County, Mich. ensures that all residents and visitors can access emergency services regardless of their primary language thanks to a translation and interpretation service.

Top County News Stories
Stay up-to-date on America's counties with NACo's award-winning County News.
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.


Measles outbreak underscores rural healthcare challenges
Texas and New Mexico counties are working to boost vaccination rates in response to the recent measles outbreak, which has included deaths in both states.

2025 NACo Legislative Conference Coverage
Follow along with County News during NACo’s Legislative Conference: policy steering committees, General Session speakers, educational workshops and more.
Panel: People in crisis need support, not handcuffs
Counties can better serve people experiencing a behavioral health crisis by engaging behavioral health specialists instead of law enforcement, experts told county officials at a recent meeting held at NACo headquarters.