April 19, 2019

"Winds of Change" Summer Conference Shaping Up

With Session over, many county government and Annapolis insiders will look ahead to MACo’s Summer Conference – the preeminent event for any and all involved in Maryland government. Nearly 3,000 individuals will gather in Ocean City on August 14-17 to discuss challenges and solutions in county governance. The 2019 theme, “Winds of Change,” will focus on the evolving nature of government service, exploring trends in digital service delivery, engagement with constituents, and the generational differences across all levels of the public and private sectors. The 250-booth exhibit hall is filling up quickly, sponsorships are flying off the shelves, and the sheer number of session proposals speaks volumes about the importance of this topic. You don’t want to miss this event – register today!

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Unveiling Your County Budget… Through Social Media Montgomery: Proposal Focuses on Schools, Transportation, Economic Development Harford: Holds Line on Taxes, Funds County Priorities Baltimore County: Seeks Record Investments in Education

FCC Announces ‘Rural Digital Opportunity Fund’ to Boost Broadband MD Receives Federal Grant for School Breakfasts Commission on State Debt: Keep Property Tax Rates Flat Treasury Releases Notice of New Opportunity Zone Regulations

Counties Struggle With Stormwater Treatment Requirements Have Questions About Forests or Trees? Get Answers at MDP’s New Forest Planning Resource Webpage New Ellicott City Flood Scenarios Call for the Demolition of 4-6 Downtown Buildings

Record-Breaking Year for the Port of Baltimore Jawando Recognized By National Leadership Group Carroll County Unveils New Website

NACo Invites Counties to Join #CountyHealth Day Opioid Deaths in Anne Arundel Show Signs of Decline in 2019 Federal Health & Human Services Has Resources for Your County, Citizens

2019 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups Education (Kirwan) Emergency Services (NG911) Health (Local Health Dept Funding)

Western Maryland Housing Authorities Awarded Federal Affordable Housing Funds Preparedness Grants Provide Opportunities for States, Counties, Urban Areas, Ports, and Transit 

Southern MD Opportunity Zone Regional Summit – April 24, 2019 Report: SCOTUS Ruling Makes Airbnb’s Tax Agreements Obsolete Hundreds of Bills Signed Into Law, In First of Four Ceremonies

Conduit Street Podcast Corner:

After-Session Afterthoughts

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 three-way race for Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, the latest on the potential for a special legislative session in the coming weeks, and a rundown of legislation that could be subject to a gubernatorial veto.

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

Counties Celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Cecil Cecil County Exec McCarthy Presents a Proclamation to Telecommunicators

Baltimore County Baltimore County 911 First Responders

Queen Anne's Queen Anne's County 911 Dispatchers

Corporate Partner Corner

Constellation Explains How the Economy Is Tied to Energy "Strong economic activity increases demand and energy prices follow, and the opposite is also true, so a knowledge and understanding of the status of the economy is essential for understanding the energy markets." ~ Constellation , Bronze MACo Corporate Partner  Read More on Constellation's Blog.

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