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Cook County collected more than 35,000 pounds of used government equipment and turned it into refurbished computers for residents who needed them. That single effort captures what strong county digital…

The County Executives of America family is heartbroken by the passing of Claiborne County Mayor Joe Brooks. While Joe proudly served the people of Claiborne County, those of us who…

Only 18 county programs in the entire nation earned Best in Category honors at the NACo Achievement Awards 2026 and two of them came from CEA member counties. The National…

Healthcare is the largest employer in many American counties. It’s also one of the most consequential sectors for county government because counties often run hospitals, health departments, and behavioral health…

Two county officials walk into the same room to decide how the local government responds to a flooding emergency. One has full executive authority to direct resources, sign contracts, and…

This is what consistent, county-wide commitment to innovation looks like when it shows up in the data. 257 national awards in a single year. That number belongs to San Bernardino…

Most counties make budget decisions with one major data gap: a reliable, annually updated picture of what’s actually happening in the local economy. The Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns program…

Eighty-five awards in a single year. That’s not a typo. Maricopa County, Arizona set a new record in 2025 by earning more NACo Achievement Awards than it ever had before,…

The County Executives of America (CEA) is proud to highlight another real-world example of how counties can deliver meaningful savings for taxpayers while continuing to provide high-quality healthcare benefits for…