Read more about the article Carroll County Public Schools Hold Second Mental Health Seminar
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Carroll County Public Schools Hold Second Mental Health Seminar

Carroll County Public Schools held their second 'Navigating Difficult Waters' event, which is aimed at educating the school community about mental health and wellness.  As covered by the Carrol County Times event attendees had the opportunity to listen to a variety of speakers and participate in breakout sessions in a virtual setting. The breakout session covered the differences between mental health and mental illness along with suicide prevention. 'Navigating Difficult Waters' was led by therapist…

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April 2, 2021
Read more about the article Baltimore Mayor Names Third Deputy, Focusing on Equity and Quality of Life
Faith Leach, chief of staff at JPMorgan Chase & Co Foundation, has been named Deputy Mayor for Equity, Health and Human Services for Baltimore City (Image: Baltimore City)
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Baltimore Mayor Names Third Deputy, Focusing on Equity and Quality of Life

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that he would be appointing Faith Leach as his third deputy mayor, charging her with the oversight of equity of quality of life issues in the City, among other critical responsibilities. Faith Leach, Baltimore City Deputy Mayor for Equity, Health and Human Services (Image: Baltimore City) As reported by the Baltimore Business Journal, Leach currently serves as the chief of staff at the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Foundation. As deputy…

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April 2, 2021
Read more about the article Climate Leadership Academy to Host Webinars with MEMA and MDH
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Climate Leadership Academy to Host Webinars with MEMA and MDH

The Maryland Climate Leadership Academy recently announced that they would be hosting webinars in partnership with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH).  On April 7th, 2021 at 12:00 noon, MEMA will host a webinar entitled "Emergency Management and Hazard Mitigation Planning Tools." In this webinar, they will discuss the role emergency management plays in climate resiliency and the shared risk and role of public and private entities. Read…

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April 2, 2021
Read more about the article Mayor Scott Committed to ‘Total Reimagining’ of Downtown Baltimore
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Mayor Scott Committed to ‘Total Reimagining’ of Downtown Baltimore

Mayor Brandon Scott cast his vision for reinventing Baltimore's downtown - it includes working with private and public partners to create a more vibrant and modern city in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As reported by the Baltimore Business Journal, Mayor Scott stressed the critical timing of invigorating downtown Baltimore, following the economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Scott spoke to T. Rowe Price and Bank of America, stressing to them the…

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April 2, 2021
Read more about the article Locals Say Grant Program Will Help Small Businesses Bounce Back
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Locals Say Grant Program Will Help Small Businesses Bounce Back

On March 16, MACo Policy Associate Drew Jabin testified before the Senate Finance Committee to support SB 740 - Economic Development - COVID-19 - Small Business Grant Program (COVID-19 Crisis Small Business Survival Program Act of 2021). This bill establishes a new grant program to support small businesses combat the economic hardships they face due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the MACo Testimony: Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, both the State and counties have recognized the…

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March 19, 2021
Read more about the article MACo Requests Amendment to Community College Workforce Training Bill
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MACo Requests Amendment to Community College Workforce Training Bill

On March 17, MACo Policy Associate Drew Jabin submitted testimony to the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee to support SB 894 Post Crisis Jobs Act of 2021 with amendments. This bill authorizes individuals to complete certain education requirements through a digital learning program and establishes grant programs with the purpose of improving workforce training. From the MACo Testimony: While well-intentioned, this bill also imposes a uniform mandate requiring that 75%…

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March 19, 2021
Read more about the article Counties Express Needs of Local Health Departments
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Counties Express Needs of Local Health Departments

On March 16th, 2021 MACo Executive Director Michael Sanderson testified before the House Appropriations Committee to support HB 1043 - Local Health Services - Funding and Infrastructure with amendments. This bill provides funding to support local health departments during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Sanderson urged the Committee to commit to health services, but indicated a preference for the more specific provisions in a bill heard by the Committee earlier in the session, HB 1123.…

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March 17, 2021
Read more about the article Counties Provide Perspectives on Kirwan Revisions
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Counties Provide Perspectives on Kirwan Revisions

On March 15th, 2021 MACo submitted a letter of information to the House Ways and Means Committee regarding HB 1372 Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Revisions. This bill updates the "Blueprint for Maryland's Future" legislation, HB 1300 of 2020.  Overall, counties believe the bill makes appropriate adjustments to ensure a reasonable implementation of the multi-year school plan, and addresses technical matters arising from both its delay in implementation and the immediate effects of enrollment count…

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March 16, 2021
Read more about the article U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Discusses the American Rescue Plan with MACo Members
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U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Discusses the American Rescue Plan with MACo Members

On March 12th, 2021 United States Senator Ben Cardin hosted a virtual town hall with MACo members to discuss the American Rescue Plan. Nearly 100 participants joined Senator Cardin this morning to discuss the recently passed American Rescue Plan and its impact on local governments. Senator Cardin praised counties' actions during the pandemic saying, "county leaders have done an incredible service to people of our state during these challenging days". Senator Cardin answered questions from…

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March 12, 2021
Read more about the article MACo: Workers’ Compensation Law Further Limits Local Funding
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MACo: Workers’ Compensation Law Further Limits Local Funding

On March 9, MACo Policy Associate Drew Jabin testified before the Senate Finance Committee in opposition to SB 860 - Workers' Compensation - COVID-19 Occupational Disease Presumption - Public School Employees. This bill expands presumptions for workers' compensation claims to include the effects caused by COVID-19 for public school employees, the cost of which falls on county schools and governments. From the MACo Testimony: SB 860 would add COVID-19 as a compensable occupational disease for…

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March 12, 2021
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