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Supreme Court decisions, broadband funding and other top policy issues
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
JULY 10, 2023
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Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership.
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and explore below NACo's resources on the key issues we covered this week.
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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS IMPACTING COUNTIES <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=BhPAlPbdstW6RcK8rLJ5CfdsT9a_yXoXMK-LVvoJrYI2W9dxddZU29IIbs7tqmLFf7muqPSJTei3JoM-fl1O3g~~&t=
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The Supreme Court recently issued decisions on a number of cases <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=lkfhIdKF4RKKEiCEUORVlvQrOEcnKf6SNa2gX89e7Z-8BxezTt96u70H1zgLv5yv2CTCh
wqihfpqsMHd9tKvMg~~&t=DtaV7iUmGp8ft3V5EleKOA~~> with direct implications for county governments, covering topics like the Independent State Legislature Theory and employment law.
* Why it matters: These outcomes significantly shape <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=DeZS2vfuyPsatTi0rHPP1vl8YrJLCYjV2R2lj5S3aqshdi3dDSnVxxhR47_A7IGr6Jkjr4khFaWwpXQv_
7lEzQ~~&t=DtaV7iUmGp8ft3V5EleKOA~~> the operational and legal landscape for counties nationwide.
* Looking ahead: The Local Government Legal Center – which was co-founded by NACo – will host a briefing to provide an in-depth analysis <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&
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Broadband Funding <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=AvHrroBAcJVxaVIHE83DRQosHVKhhEoJtwseRmynr3tkhSxFjM9aALk4GeZnfTWd5LCA6YqP-OaeyD3LPQXNyA~~&t=DtaV7iUmGp8ft3V5EleKOA~~>
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The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) has announced state funding allocations for the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program
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* Why it's important: This initiative is set to bring high-speed, affordable internet access to county residents in unserved and underserved areas, bridging the digital divide.
* Getting it right: Accurate data <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=emgabydRmi4RObDiWWjsde3YFNLTTHrYWkQdbfFUCVxYu_iV8hZqEukpJwEK-HWMpFqC8V_t5kGIK-CyMFi4Bg~~&t=DtaV7iUmG
p8ft3V5EleKOA~~> and advocacy for responsible broadband development are pivotal to the successful implementation of this program.
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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=EQpI2s7KmW_Nug7ADjPV45Bx_1q55q9mhJ-wRdZmmYGrSUKiOX2YoidRQPN9uBWM0xYyTFaQwnkf8a9QBY75pg~~&t=Dta
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A bipartisan, bicameral group of congressional leaders have introduced the NFIP Reauthorization Act <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=ToEP1qOaIAPifXZiTJtB7m3A2JKKWxnw1r
qT-df1n_U5wpK-7Iu93BmNNxL7aRvpnrp4nsTr3j2kLGZ_rIIwxQ~~&t=DtaV7iUmGp8ft3V5EleKOA~~> , aiming to renew the program for five years with significant changes.
* Why it matters: This legislation <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=P8s78OlHCqhFX03QJ7Xa4dvP4I9XQJ3jlazbDY7fmhau--CMlEG8N0rJ85dH7_H1uNsW4fbjFkZ_gSHDnQY0Dg~~&t=DtaV7iUm
Gp8ft3V5EleKOA~~> proposes measures such as capping annual policy premium increases and providing vouchers for low- and middle-income homeowners and renters, which would directly benefit
counties and our constituents.
* What's next: NACo is tracking this legislation and will share updates as it moves forward.
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Recompete Pilot Program <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=NFJoOtlqrH6sRYglKgFe_uMecGpy3-xTjHLaBDaARNbFLDpAGKfTYD9JafeJPHpwN6pELcGPrZc8ugN-gSmfLA~~&t=DtaV7iUmGp8ft3V5Ele
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The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced a $200 million pilot for the Recompete Program <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=SDxEOgL_6LKznMmLJeUoGS5vsuh
ci2Gs1xoaI9khzeVnF-pxoy8dIuPDvimZiXsrFesLkUTl3M2DjDhLtrg8GA~~&t=DtaV7iUmGp8ft3V5EleKOA~~> , with at least 20 plans receiving grants of $6-12 million.
* Why it matters: This investment <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=YNLT_2XU1pmgqbBMDV_HIZRkoM8cjGUi_Jf7nDKONwr_jzS1EuhZZ9vnWSovSh9PW02Rr36mv9fLozpvj5ccKg~~&t=DtaV7iUmG
p8ft3V5EleKOA~~> is intended to catalyze economic recovery and growth, targeting economically distressed communities with high unemployment.
* Applications: Applications for the pilot <https://www.mmsend50.com/link.cfm?r=0fl-3TWeOts2QwJkf_tOpQ~~&pe=hzj7QWh-U1bZyYKngZz27Rc4y2thjvCSSDLdmyhcz0fXJw1cbWE8svwe1dBkDhiuRTWPNslxM6QXkTaPFX9RwQ~~&t=
DtaV7iUmGp8ft3V5EleKOA~~> are due October 5.
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