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May 6, 2022

The Opioid Settlements - Where Are We Now?

Conduit Street Coverage Opioid Settlement Tracker

With the opioid epidemic continuing to plague Maryland and the nation, state and local resources remain strained in response to this problem. The first major legal settlement – with one manufacturer and three major distributors of these medications – has resolved for Maryland and other states, and will provide resources for the years ahead as we continue to support those affected. Conduit Street has your coverage, with a quick explainer on the legislation passed this session, the multi-state agreement that Maryland counties have joined, and the path forward for additional lawsuits against other drug-makers who contributed to this terrible crisis.

White House to Congress: Expand State, Local Authority to Regulate Drones Fed Looks to Tame Inflation, Issues Biggest Rate Hike in Two Decades USDA Offering $5M in Grants for SNAP Modernization State Awarded $6.9M to Expand Housing Assistance for Disabled Marylanders 2022 MD Sustainable Growth Awards Nominations Open

Prince George’s Appoints Mayor Medlock to Council Vacancy Worcester Implements New Safety Measures After Cyber Breach Baltimore City to Give Young Parents $1K per Month Caroline Expands “Raising A Reader” to Kindergartners Garrett Launches New Program to Spotlight Local Businesses Frederick Water Systems Meet, Exceed Federal Standards

The Role of School Boards is Evolving, Hettleman Explores What It Means for MD As Personal Financial Literacy Education Grows Nationally, Maryland Lags MACo Joins Peer Learning Community Working on Early Childhood Policy Baltimore City, County Team Up with Ravens on Youth Leadership Interagency Commission on School Construction: May 11 Meeting Agenda

Grant Funding Available for Safe Streets and Roads for All Program Maine May Preempt Local “Single Family” Zoning Baltimore Opens Placemaking Beautification Program to Community-Based Organizations  Board of Public Works: May 11 Meeting Agenda

Consumer Advisory: Beware of COVID-19 Insurance Scams and Fraud Schemes Innovative Students Highlighted by 2022 Youth Service Awards NACo Webinar: Leveraging ARPA Funds to Prevent Violent Crime Fun Fact: This County Landmark Opens to Public

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Prince George’s Schools Embark on Ambitious Climate Action Plan State PFAS Take-Back Program At Least 18 Months from Going Live Montgomery Officially Adopts Building Energy Performance Standards New Air Quality Forecasting System  EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit to Be Held May 25

State Dispenses $200M for Affordable Housing $400K Local Community Grant Program Available for Cecil Businesses and Organizations Wicomico Park Receives Private Funds to support Project 7 1/2 Over $1.7M Awarded to More Than 100 MD Nonprofits

$2M for MD to Implement 9-8-8 Suicide Prevention Lifeline Anne Arundel Health Targets Rising Youth Mental Health Needs 211 MD Expands Multilingual Access $5M for Local Govs to Combat Opioid Crisis Healthiest Counties in MD: See Where Your County Ranks

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Session Wrap-Up: Health and Safety On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, D'Paul Nibber joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson for the last segment of a series of episodes to recap the 2022 legislative session. This week, tune in for an overview of legislation on the implementation of the landmark opioid settlement, police accountability boards, body cameras, public safety funding, and more. The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and online. Listen Now

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