January 18, 2019

Hogan 2020 Budget Proposal: Targeted New Commitments, No Local Shifts

Governor Hogan has released his FY 2020 fiscal plan, which will be more straightforward than many of its predecessors. The budget bill – this year without any far-reaching “reconciliation” legislation to accompany it – fully funds formulas and anticipated program growth, supports COLAs for employees, and ensures education funding increases for each jurisdiction. The “structurally balanced” proposal now goes to the General Assembly for debate, but without statutory changes, most county funds appear on target. Budget Bill l Conduit Street Coverage

The ‘A to T’ of County Government Salaries Can States Cover the Costs of Near Universal Health Care Plans?

Advocate in Annapolis with MACo’s Tips for Testifying MoCo Provides 5 Opportunities for Community Feedback on FY20 Budget

Maryland Counties Rally Resources for Furloughed Workers Federal Government Shutdown: State, Local Governments Feel the Pinch 

Kirwan Commission Gets New Senate Members, as Work Continues Maryland Graded a B in Student Chance for Success

Thwap! 12 Counties Brace for Funding “Escalator” Rehabilitation to Recreation – St. Mary’s Increases Scholarship Funds

Airbnb Earnings Report Reveals Economic Impacts in Maryland 2040 MD Transportation Plan Released Wicomico Enacts New Animal Welfare Regulations

County Health Benefits Extend Reach Beyond Standard Health Insurance Carroll Provides Relief for Furloughed Workers Environmental Director Moving from Prince George's to Montgomery

Welcome to County Office – Advice From Veteran Officials Arentz Elected Shore Delegation Chair Bertino: Kirwan Could Miss the Mark for Worcester

Conduit Street Podcast Corner:

Clues to Hogan’s Budget Proposal, Economic Uncertainty Looming, and the Latest from #MDGA19

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Kevin Kinnally discuss the latest on Governor Hogan's highly anticipated budget proposal, explain why economic uncertainty looms large over Annapolis, examine the potential ramifications of a protracted federal government shutdown, and highlight the latest news and notes from the Maryland General Assembly - including new proposals for sports betting and the "Fight for $15."

Listen to any MACo Podcast Episode: www.mdcounties.org/Podcast

County Executives in Action

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Charles County joins the county's NAACP chapter to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Montgomery County hosts public forum for feedback on the FY20 operating budget

Queen Anne's Animal Control Officers and other agencies band together to bring home a dozen loose horses

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