Read more about the article Accelerating Broadband Access at #MACoCon
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Accelerating Broadband Access at #MACoCon

Learn from Crown Castle at their Solutions Showcase about broadband access. Crown Castle is America's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure. We work closely with community members, government officials, and our customers to design and build solutions that meet their unique connectivity needs—from wireless coverage to smart city solutions to custom fiber optic networks. Accelerating Broadband Access Across Maryland Reliable broadband access is key to unlocking economic opportunity, accessing essential services, sparking innovation, and realizing…

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July 29, 2022
Read more about the article Discover Cash Maximizing Tools at #MACoCon
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Discover Cash Maximizing Tools at #MACoCon

Learn from MACo Endorsement Partner three+one at their Solutions Showcase about maximizing your county's cash. cashVest by three+one® harnesses liquidity data resources to maximize the value of every single dollar through the power of liquidity analysis - a breakdown of how cash can be best utilized for current & future operating needs, offsetting banking fees, borrowing, or earnings opportunities. Finance officials of public entities, higher Ed institutions, and hospitals can execute cash, operating, and investment management…

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July 29, 2022
Read more about the article Learn the Ins and Outs of the Recycling Market at #MACoCon
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Learn the Ins and Outs of the Recycling Market at #MACoCon

Learn how recycling affects the economy and why Maryland's recycling infrastructure is at the center of important policy-making conversations. Don't miss this MACo Summer Conference Solutions Showcase Session: Recycling: Markets, MRFs, Moving Forward Hosted by MACo Silver Corporate Partner, MD-DE-DC Beverage Association As policymakers and public policy influencers seek to improve recycling rates, fund recycling programs, and reduce the use of single-use plastics, it is critical to understand the current state of affairs and economy…

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July 29, 2022
Read more about the article Here’s How Election Recounts Work in Maryland
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Here’s How Election Recounts Work in Maryland

Given delays in processing an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots, official results will follow after a full accounting of pending votes. That may take days or even weeks. But, as several county races are very close, an overview of Maryland’s election recount procedures seems relevant. Maryland law does not provide for automatic recounts, which some states require if the margin between the top two candidates is within specific parameters. Instead, Maryland law allows a losing candidate…

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July 29, 2022
Read more about the article NACo Secures Clearer Path for County ARPA Funds to Support Affordable Housing
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NACo Secures Clearer Path for County ARPA Funds to Support Affordable Housing

NACo offers another walk-through of the latest guidance from the US Department of Treasury regarding ARPA funds - with important new flexibility for counties using federal funds to enhance affordable housing, arising from their continuing advocacy on successful implementation. The summary below shared by NACo this week: Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) released new guidance that provides additional flexibility to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Recovery…

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July 29, 2022
Read more about the article Frederick Government Buildings 100% Powered by Renewable Energy
County News / Energy / Environment
Frederick Government Buildings 100% Powered by Renewable Energy

Frederick County Government’s building were entirely powered by renewable energy over the past year. The County reached the 100% milestone by generating solar power and purchasing wind energy credits. The move to fully renewable energy sources is part of an overall plan that the Division of Energy and Environment is implementing to make County operations more resilient and energy efficient. “I am proud that Frederick County relies 100% on clean energy,” County Executive Jan Gardner…

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July 28, 2022
Read more about the article Fun Fact: In Which Counties Will You Find the Highest and Lowest Points in Maryland?
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Fun Fact: In Which Counties Will You Find the Highest and Lowest Points in Maryland?

This week, a fun fact from the archives! Bloody Point Bar Light At 3,360 feet above sea level, Hoye-Crest in Garrett County is the highest point in Maryland. The peak is located 12 miles south of Oakland on Backbone Mountain and was named after Capt. Charles E. Hoye, a World War I veteran whose passion for history and genealogy led to his founding of the Garrett County Historical Society. The lowest point in Maryland is…

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July 28, 2022
Read more about the article New Federal Actions Aim to Provide Consistent, Affordable Energy
Energy / Environment / Housing and Community Development / NACo and Federal Issues
New Federal Actions Aim to Provide Consistent, Affordable Energy

The White House announced six new actions to lower home electricity costs for hard-hit American families by increasing access to affordable and more reliable clean energy and create clean energy jobs. Earlier this week, the White House released a fact sheet covering six new actions aimed at implementing new programs to help maintain a consistent and affordable energy supply to cool their homes following extreme heat which continues to wreak havoc. According to the fact sheet, the…

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July 28, 2022
Read more about the article WalletHub: Maryland Schools Ranked Fifth Best in Nation
County News / Education / Summer Conference
WalletHub: Maryland Schools Ranked Fifth Best in Nation

WalletHub has ranked Maryland as the fifth best school system in the country. WalletHub, a financial resource and media site, has published its 2022 list of best state system of public schools. Maryland ranked 5th of 51 entries in the latest rankings. About its ranking and methodology, WalletHub noted: Unlike other research that focuses primarily on academic outcomes or school finance, WalletHub's analysis takes a more comprehensive approach. It accounts for performance, funding, safety, class…

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July 28, 2022
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