May 14, 2021

Treasury Releases Initial Guidance, Portal for ARPA Funding

MACo Coverage Guidance Document State & Local Resources Questions Through NACo

The US Department of the Treasury has released its much-sought first round of guidance for governments on the use of funds to be received through the American Rescue Plan. Treasury has also created a portal for governments to use to set up receipt of the actual funds in the weeks ahead. NACo has assembled resources for county officials, and hosted a series of Q&A sessions, to help member counties access the funds, and to prepare for their proper deployment in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus and the many facets of public service affected by it. Conduit Street has your coverage as this major phase of support finally reaches the front lines of the fight.

Hogan Lifts Capacity Restrictions on Restaurants, Businesses Adolescents 12+ Cleared for COVID Vaccine Federal Court Tosses Lawsuit to Nix ARPA Tax Cut Prohibition New ARPA Guidance Available from US Treasury MACo's COVID-19 Resources Page Maryland's GoVAX Updates

Fitch Affirms AAA Rating for Prince George’s in Advance of $270M Bond Sale How To “Do” Economic Development in Maryland Howard Announces New Round of Grants for Restaurants, Hotels Cecil Secures Grants to Expand Broadband Access Queen Anne’s Names New Director of Budget and Finance

Mid-Atlantic Governors: ‘Billion for the Bay’ Federal Funding Needed Charles Wins $800k Grant for Stream Restoration Anne Arundel Encouraging Sewer Connections With New Program Howard County Compost Sales Hit Record Highs Montgomery Adding New Charging Infrastructure to Accelerate Bus Electrification

FCC Opens Enrollment for Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Frederick Launching Broadband Pilot Program to Expand Service to More Residents Anne Arundel Launches Interactive Public Mapping Tool

Worcester Names New Chief Administrative Officer City Health Department’s “Playful” Tone Promoting Vaccination St. Mary’s Commissioners to Host Public Forum

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MACo’s Podcast Honored in Top 20 Public Safety Podcasts of 2021 MD Asian American Hate Crimes Workgroup Seeks Input New Georgia Law Bans Local Police Funding Cuts, Fearing “Defunding”

BaltCo 2030 Master Plan to Focus on Equity, Sustainability, Community Development FY22 Application Round for State Revitalization Programs Opens on May 17 Olszewski Announces New Dept of Housing and Community Development

Looking to Connect with Counties? Check Out MACo’s Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities  Board of Public Works – May 19 Meeting Agenda Fun Fact: Did You Know There Is an Antiques Capital of Maryland?

Conduit Street Podcast Corner:

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Public Polling, Vax Hesitancy with Mileah Kromer On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Dr. Mileah Kromer joins Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson to explain why public polling is essential for helping health experts and policymakers understand vaccine hesitancy, discuss some intriguing incentives being offered by states to boost vaccination rates, and break down the results from the latest Goucher College Poll. LISTEN NOW

Counties In Action

Charles Charles honors Peace Officers Memorial Day

Harford Harford holds bike camp for people with differing abilities

Anne Arundel County Exec Pittman signs Plan2040 as roadmap to redevelopment

Corporate Partner Corner

Cigna Hosts "Mindfulness in Recovery" Webinar on May 19

MACo Platinum Corporate Partner, Cigna, will discuss developing mindfulness skills to help us use the tools of recovery and self-care for daily life.

Cigna is a global health services company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being, and sense of security whose products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care benefits, as well as related products in group disability, life, and accident coverage. @Cigna

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