April 5, 2019

Kirwan Blueprint Sailing Through Late-Session Debate

SB 1030, the much-anticipated “Education Blueprint” legislation to provide initial funding for new education priorities, is on its way toward passage. Senate amendments fueled its near-unanimous support there, further House amendments expanded accountability measures, and a final compromise appears imminent. A teacher salary incentive remains in the bill, new accountability measures have been amended in, and multiple funding sources have been “fenced off” to support the down payment toward a decade-long plan expected next session.

Conduit Street Coverage l SB 1030 Information Page l Podcast Coverage

Sun Helps Citizens Follow Top Issues Through Legislature Speaker Busch Hospitalized, May Miss Rest of Session A Quick Guide to the Last Day of Session

Kirwan Blueprint Bill Sailing to Governor Live Long and Prosper … from Your Government Pension Governor Hogan’s Veto Overturned: Local Boards Regain School Calendar

Forest Legislation Update: What's Budding for Spring & What Remains Dormant Maryland Passes First Statewide Styrofoam Food Container Ban Fixing Food Deserts – Now There’s an App for That

Jack Young to Serve as Mayor While Pugh Convalesces Cecil Budget Proposal: Holds Line on Taxes, Funds Priorities Prince George’s Launches Office of Veterans Affairs

Bill to Strengthen PDMP Passes Both Chambers China Bans Fentanyl Variants to Help Stem Tide of Drugs to U.S. "Cigna Health Today" Bringing Health Care to Amazon Alexa

Grant Workshops – African American Heritage Preservation Program Howard to Host Veterans Resources Fair Ag Tire Event Collects 379+ Tons of Scrap Tires

NACo Affordable Housing Tool Kit Maryland’s Crab Industry Gets Big Boost Massage Parlor Regulation Bill on Way to Passage

SDAT Annual Business Filings Deadline – April 15 MD Complete Count Committee Commences; Census Grants Awarded Drone Workgroup Flies into Formation

Conduit Street Podcast Corner:

Pre-K-Through-12, Prescription Drugs, Preakness, and More!

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson, Kevin Kinnally, and Natasha Mehu discuss the latest news and notes from Annapolis, including an update on "The Education Blueprint for Maryland's Future," new developments on prescription drug affordability, the status of legislation concerning the future of Pimlico Race Course, and a preview of what's to come on Sine Die.

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

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