June 6, 2014

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MACo Seeks County Input on EPA Proposed "Waters of the US" Rule

As previously reported on Conduit Street, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers have released a proposed rule that would change the definition of waters under the federal Clean Water Act. The proposed change to the definition "waters of the United States" could subject county maintained road and drainage ditches to the oversight and permitting requirements of the Clean Water Act. MACo has asked for county input regarding the potential impact of the proposed rule, which is open for public comment until July 11. (Read more)

NACo Urges County Action on Workforce Reauthorization Bill

Pre-K Becomes Major Campaign Topic

Celebrating Maryland's Green Schools

President Seeks to Improve Local Partnerships for Youth Opportunities

US Supreme Court to Decide Union Agency Fee Case

Some Teachers City Common Core as Reason for Retiring

Calvert County Commissioners Approve $242.9 Million General Fund Budget

Caroline County Approves $43.3 Million General Fund Budget for FY 2015

Wicomico County Approves $128.7 Million Operating Budget for Fiscal 2015

Somerset Approves Budget Slightly Lower than Current Year

Baltimore City Continues Plan to Reduce Property Tax Rates

Planners Roundtable Discusses IRR Policy

Garrett County Business Park Project Nearing Finish

Prince George's County Continues Landslide Recovery

BDC Preparing New RFP for Baltimore City "Superblock" Project

Howard County Council Votes to Stay Mulching & Composting Zoning Reg Changes Pending Further Study

Ideas & Innovations: MACo Summer Conference Session Titles

MACo Summer Conference Booths - 5 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"

The SEC's Proposed Money Market Reform & Maryland Counties

Anne Arundel County Announces New Complete Streets Program

Plaintiffs Ask for Final Judgment in Carroll County Prayer Case

Addiction Stories and Solutions Shared at Charles County Forum

Bernie Fowler Prepares for June 8 Patuxent Wade-In

USDA Announces Rural Telecommunication & Broadband Grants

"Prince George's County: A Great Place to Live!" Housing Fair and Lottery

NACo Webinar: Collaborating with County Partners to Create an Employee Wellness Program

Dates to Remember:

MACo Summer Conference: August 13-16
Early Registration Brochure
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Reduced Hotel Rates List
Sponsorship Brochure
New Mobile App Sponsorships
Exhibitor Brochure
Golf Tournament Registration Form

Corporate Partner Profile: Presidio

Presidio: Video-Enabled & Collaboration Solutions for a More Connected & Accessible Local Government

Many businesses as well as state, local and municipal government agencies are leveraging the benefits and capabilities of video-enabled technology to collaborate more effectively, increase communications, and improve services offerings.

State, local and municipal agencies needn't look very far to identify a myriad of use cases by which video-enabled solutions are helping agencies to: Work more productively and cost effectively, reduce cost, improving communications within government and amongst its constituents, and improve service offerings provided by government agencies. Presidio, a MACo Bronze Partner, offers this and so much more! (Read more)

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