Smart Growth Subcabinet Answers County Questions at #MACoCon
Counties received updates on a wide array of key policy issues at the MACo 2019 December Winter Conference during the "A Chat with the Smart Growth Subcabinet" panel on December…
Outreach Effort Announced for “A Better Maryland” State Development Plan
A Maryland Planning Blog article (2017-10-25) announced the start of official outreach efforts for the new State Development Plan, now named "A Better Maryland." A Better Maryland will replace the…
Dept of Planning Announces 2022 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards
The Maryland Department of Planning recently released the recipients of the 2022 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards. Last week the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) presented Maryland Sustainable Growth awards for…
State Expands Enterprise Zones in Baltimore City, Cecil
The Maryland Department of Commerce approved the redesignation and expansion of Baltimore City's Enterprise Zone and expanded the Enterprise Zone in Cecil County. The Enterprise Zone program helps incentivize businesses…
MD State Department of Education Will Launch Maryland Leads Grant Program
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will launch a new grant initiative, Maryland Leads, designed to support Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in utilizing more than $150 million in federal…
American Planning Association Encourages Incorporation of Equity Goals into Comprehensive Plans
An important conversation about equity is happening at all levels. However, one place county governments may not have yet incorporated equity goals is in their comprehensive plans. In Maryland, comprehensive…
White House to Congress: Expand State, Local Authority to Regulate Drones
The Biden administration is calling on Congress to expand authority for federal, state, and local governments to take action to counter threats posed by the malicious and illicit use of…
Summer #MACoCon Solutions Showcase Features Industry Leaders and Best Practices
MACo’s Summer Conference Solutions Showcase will feature innovative and effective ways to address county governance challenges. Join us to hear from industry experts and thought leaders on how your county…
