May 9, 2014

Bail Issues Moving Forward, But Still Uncertain

With the one-year stopgap funding in place for FY 15 but no policy solution to Maryland's court-ordered changes to its bail system, the Courts and counties continue to work toward implementation of this difficult matter. For more detail, see the following recent articles from Conduit Street:

Counties & Courts Work Together on Bail Plans

Rules Committee to Consider New Procedures

Sun Calls for Meaningful Bail Reform

MD High Court Hears Implementation Arguments

State to Study School Construction Funding

Baltimore City Council Passes "Ban the Box" Bill for Ex-Offenders

Across the Nation, State Aid for Schools Increases

Governor Signs Minimum Wage Law

FREE Maryland Workplace Health & Wellness Symposium - June 6

Talbot & Anne Arundel Counties Name New Superintendents

SEC Proposes Reform of Money Market Funds

NACo Webinar: Pay-for-Success Models: Financing Solutions for Counties

Dorchester Proposed Budget Focuses on Current Service Levels

Allegany Proposed Budget: Targeted Funding, Tax Rate Drops a Penny

Talbot Proposed Budget: Public Safety Focus; Reserves Untouched

Washington County Proposed Budget: No Tax Increase, Modest Growth

NACo Will Testify Before Congress on Proposed Clean Water Act Rule

Allegany Commissioners Receive Update on Terrapin Run Project

Report: Climate Change Impacts Already Being Felt

Environmental Community Reflects on Controversial 2014 Session Issues

NACo Webinar: Wetlands Restoration & Stewardship - May 13

MACo's Substance Abuse Summit: SAVE THE DATE

Keynote Speaker: "Trying Hard is Not Good Enough"

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

Don't Miss Out on Exhibiting at MACo's Upcoming Summer Conference

MACo Seeking Legislative Initiative Proposals for 2015 General Assembly Session

Submit Innovative Posters for NACo's Annual Conference - Applications Due May 16

Counties & Courts to Work Together on Bail Plans

Courts' Rules Committee to Consider Bail Procedures

Sun Calls for Meaningful Bail Reform

State High Court Hears Arguments on Bail Implementation

Carroll Commissioners to Reinstate Prayers

NACo's 2014-2015 Resolutions Process is Underway!

US Supreme Court Upholds Sectarian Prayers at Public Meetings

State Legislative Race Roundup

Leadership Opportunities at National Association of Counties - Apply Now

Help Shape National Policies: Join a NACo Steering Committee

Uber: Rideshare App or Common Carrier? MD Commission to Vote

Tennessee Jails Turn to E-Cigarette Sales to Raise Revenue, Calm Inmates

What Does Cooperative Purchasing Mean for Your School District?

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Corporate Partner Profile: Aetna

Aetna - Video: The Future of Health Care Apps

Dr. Mark Blatt, Worldwide Medical Director at Intel, talks with Aetna's own Martha Wofford about CarePass, how Aetna, a MACo Bronze Partner, is driving change and innovation in health care, the future of consumer health care applications, mobile access, and using big data to improve outcomes.

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