April 12, 2019

2019 – A Bittersweet End to A Successful Session

The first year of the new term witnessed many high intensity issues, as always. Counties came through with critical support for 9-1-1 systems, an intact budget plan, education incentives, and useful new local tools. The late-session passing of longtime Speaker Mike Busch offered a somber punctuation to a productive and important legislative session. Session Recap and Wrap-Ups

2019 END-OF-SESSION RESOURCES

Hot Topics

Education Emergency Services

School Construction/Capital Budget Public Safety/Corrections

Subject Areas

Business Affairs County Tax Revenues Elections Employee Benefits/Relations Environmental Legislation

Finance & Procurement Government Liability/Courts Health & Human Services Housing & Community Dev Information Technology Parks & Recreation

Pensions Planning & Zoning Public Info/Ethics State Budget Transportation/Public Works

COUNTY NEWS

Officials Confirm Measles Case in Maryland Learn About New Phase 3 WIP at Harry Hughes Center Information Sessions Washington County to Receive Economic Development Award

New County Execs Among Session Winners & Losers Nominations Sought for Inaugural Maryland Youth Service Awards DHCD - Application Round for State Revitalization Programs

Conduit Street Podcast Corner:

Session-End Summary, Toasting the "Coach"

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 the tragic death of Michael E. Busch, the longest-serving House Speaker in the history of Maryland and a 40-year-veteran of the Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation Department. They also recap a number of issues that came down to the wire as the General Assembly adjourned Sine Die, give a rundown of major issues of the 2019 session, and consider the political posture of the Maryland General Assembly.

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

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