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October 1, 2021

Feds Narrowly Avert Another Government Shutdown…for Now

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With only hours to spare, Congress passed, and President Biden signed, legislation to avoid yet another partial federal government shutdown. The short-term funding measure, known as a continuing resolution, funds government operations through December 3, 2021, but does not raise the debt ceiling, which lawmakers must address separately in the weeks ahead. The House approved the continuing resolution by a 254-175 vote not long after Senate passage in a 65-35 vote.

State Closes FY21 with $2.5B Fund Balance IAC Releases FY21 Maintenance Report on Public Schools Board of Revenue Estimates Approves Nearly $1B Write-Up for FY22 Hogan Appoints Cheryl S. Landis to House of Delegates

State Board of Ed Talks COVID Mitigation, Student Poverty, and the Blueprint State Not Considering COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Schoolchildren 17 Baltimore County Schools Receive Environmental Competition Grants

Frederick Earns Awards For Actions in COVID-19 Response Wicomico County Seat Considers Uber Tax Cecil Refinances Debt, Saves Millions Baltimore County Work Group Proposes Framework for Fair Election Fund

Hogan Announces Office of Outdoor Recreation Montgomery ‘Eco Evenings’ include Elrich and Community Leaders Delmarva Nonprofit Awarded $1.5M Conservation Grant Carroll Receives Maryland Sustainable Growth Award

Board of Public Works – Oct 6 Meeting Agenda MDOT Secretary Meets with Kent Officials MDTA Opens Second Comment Period for American Legion Bridge The First Step to Effective Cybersecurity is a Positive Mindset

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ARPA Explained: A Recap of MACo’s 2021 Fall Symposium  Rutherford Announces Pilot to Combat Increasing Overdose Deaths

Baltimore City Mayor Appoints Kennedy as Housing Commissioner  Calvert Earns National Parks and Recreation Accreditation

AG Releases Revised Public Information Act Guidance Fun Fact: County Origins – Get in Formation

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