May 23, 2014

Attorney General Letter Voids Bill on Stormwater Agreements, Hotels

The Attorney General has found that the language addressing alternative approaches for stormwater remediation fees in Carroll and Frederick Counties and a hotel rental tax in Harford County in Senate Bill 172, the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2014, are likely to be found unconstitutional because they violate the single subject rule. (Read more)

Baltimore City Asks School Employees to Contribute to Pensions

$75M Grant Program Seeks to Improve US College Completion Rates

Education Leaders Debate Common Core

Survey: Teacher Support for Common Core Declining

Task Force May Recommend Post-Labor Day School Start Date

The Difficulty of Implementing Universal Pre-K, According to Brazil

Applications for Federal Transportation Grant Program Far Exceed Available Funding

Comptroller Franchot Warns of Budget Shortfall

Report Identifies Transportation Shortcomings in Central Maryland Region

Montgomery Council Aiming to Curb Energy Tax

Cecil County Receives Bond Rating Upgrade

Calvert County's AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed

MDP Planners' Roundtable to Discuss Proposed State Infill Policy

Calvert Commissioners Consider Cliff Stabilization Recommendations

Baltimore Metropolitan Council Hosts Tour & Discussion on Local Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances

Howard County Council Introduces Bill to Spread Affordable Housing

Report Warns Annapolis, Harriet Tubman Museum Threatened by Sea Level Rise

Register for MACo's Substance Abuse Summit: June 12

MACo Summer Conference Booths - 25 Left & Counting... Reserve Yours TODAY!

Showcase Your Maryland Food, Beverage or Venue at the MACo Summer Conference

Keynote Speaker: "Trying Hard is Not Good Enough"

Register Now for MACo's Summer Conference - August 13-16, 2014

Numerous County Officials to Run for State Positions

Several State Legislators Will Seek County Roles

MACo Seeking Legislative Initiative Proposals for 2015 General Assembly Session

Board of Public Works - 5/28 Agenda & Summary

Commission Presents Strategic Development Priorities for Washington County

Sun Offers 2014 Voter Guide

Election Officials Sued by Advocates Over Failure to Certify Ballot Marking Tool

BJA Launches Rural Drug Court Initiative

NACo Launches New Grants Clearinghouse

Rural Maryland Council Looking for Committee Participants

Going to NACo's Annual Conference in New Orleans? Join a NACo Steering Committee!

Dates to Remember:

MACo's Substance Abuse Summit:
June 12

MACo Summer Conference: August 13-16
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Corporate Partner Profile: Comcast

Comcast: Offering Wi-Fi is Better Than Chocolate? National Survey Says 'Yes'

Wireless Internet access is better at keeping 'Main Street' business patrons happier than freebies like candy, water or magazines. The study also found that Wi-Fi attracts customers and enhances customer satisfaction. A national survey of entrepreneurs and small business IT decision makers conducted by Bredin Research and sponsored by Comcast Business found that offering free Wi-Fi works better at keeping customers happy than common "waiting area" conveniences like candy, water or magazines. These "Main Street" businesses that offer Wi-Fi - coffee shops, bars, restaurants, retailers, doctor's offices and others - are leveraging the service to attract new clientele, improve customer loyalty and raise their profile within the community. (Read more)

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