Allison Valliant, Author at Conduit Street

Deadline Extended! Apply By April 15 for 2022 NACo Achievement Awards

Application Deadline Extended! Showcase your county’s most innovative efforts! Apply for a 2022 NACo Achievement Award. Since 1970, the NACo Achievement Awards have recognized outstanding county government programs and services. Through a non-competitive application process, noteworthy programs receive awards in 18 categories that cover a vast range of county responsibilities. By participating, your county can earn national recognition. Only county governments and state associations of counties are eligible to submit applications. There is no limit…

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April 4, 2022

Fun Fact

Fun Fact: The Maryland State House is 250!

This week, Governor Hogan issued a proclamation officially recognizing March 28, 2022, as the 250th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the Maryland State House. The State House is the oldest state capitol still in continuous legislative use and is the only state house ever to have served as the nation’s capital. The Continental Congress met in the Old Senate Chamber from November 26, 1783, to August 13, 1784. During that time, George…

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March 31, 2022

County News / NACo and Federal Issues

One Week Left! Apply Now for 2022 NACo Achievement Award

It’s time to showcase your county’s most innovative efforts! Apply for a 2022 NACo Achievement Award. Since 1970, the NACo Achievement Awards have recognized outstanding county government programs and services. Through a non-competitive application process, noteworthy programs receive awards in 18 categories that cover a vast range of county responsibilities. By participating, your county can earn national recognition. Only county governments and state associations of counties are eligible to submit applications. There is no limit to…

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March 24, 2022

Fun Fact / Tourism

Fun Fact: Maryland Day Is March 25!

The first settlers in the state of Maryland landed at St. Clement’s Island on March 25, 1634. The anniversary of the landing is marked by Maryland Day, which takes place each year on or near the date of the colonists’ arrival. To celebrate Maryland Day 2022, several museums and landmark sites around the state will offer free admission during the weekend of March 25-27. In St. Mary’s County, take a water taxi ride and visit…

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March 24, 2022

County News / NACo and Federal Issues

NACo Art Contest: I Love My County Because…

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has launched the 2022 "I Love My County Because" art contest as part of National County Government Month. The competition submission period closes May 1, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET. NACo is inviting children and young adults ages 18 and under to create artwork for the 2023 “Counties Matter” calendar. Through the art contest, NACo hopes to raise awareness about county programs and services that impact people’s lives every…

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March 21, 2022

County News / Fun Fact

Fun Fact: The Luck of the Irish in Texas, Maryland

The village of Texas, once located in Baltimore County, was settled in the mid-19th century by Irish and other immigrants who worked in the local limestone and marble quarries. In 1847, thousands of Irish immigrants arrived in Baltimore City looking to escape the Great Hunger, also known as the Potato Famine. At the same time, the completion of the Baltimore and Susquehanna railroad provided a more efficient means of transporting high quality limestone and marble…

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March 17, 2022

County News / NACo and Federal Issues

NACo 2022 Annual Conference – Register Today!

The National Association of Counties (NACo) 2022 Annual Conference is scheduled for July 21-24 in Adams County, Colorado. The NACo Annual Conference and Exposition is the largest meeting of county elected and appointed officials from across the country. Participants from counties of all sizes come together to shape NACo's federal policy agenda, share proven practices, and strengthen knowledge networks to help improve residents’ lives and the efficiency of county government. The 2022 conference will be…

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March 11, 2022

County News / Fun Fact

Fun Fact: The Ritchie Boys – Masters of Military Intelligence

The Ritchie Boys were a secret American intelligence unit who fought in World War II. They took their name from the place they trained. Camp Ritchie is in Washington County, MD. Most of the Ritchie Boys were German-born Jews who had fled their homeland at the start of the war (many leaving their entire family behind). After arriving in America, they joined the U.S. Army. Many of these German-speaking immigrants were used primarily for interrogation…

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March 10, 2022

County News / NACo and Federal Issues / Transportation and Public Works

NACo Webinar: Learn About the New Funding Matrix for Counties

Join the National Association of Counties (NACo) for a webinar "New NACo Resource for Understanding the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Funding Table of BIL Opportunities for County Governments" this Tuesday, March 15, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST. Join this webinar to learn more from NACo staff about a new funding matrix for counties that details all funding opportunities accessible by counties that are provided for in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Details include how counties can access…

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March 10, 2022

Fun Fact

Fun Fact: A Tuskegee Airman Lived in this County

Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee served as a fighter pilot and member of the 332nd Fighter Squadron, famously known as the “Tuskegee Airmen,” an all-Black unit in World War II. He was a Montgomery County resident for many years. Brig. Gen. McGee flew combat aircraft in three major wars beginning with his service during World War II. He completed 136 missions with the all-Black unit known as the Tuskegee Airman followed by combat missions in…

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March 3, 2022