Read more about the article Janssen Evelyn Appointed Anne Arundel’s Police Accountability Board Executive Director
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Janssen Evelyn Appointed Anne Arundel’s Police Accountability Board Executive Director

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has appointed Janssen Evelyn as the first-ever Executive Director of Anne Arundel County's Police Accountability Board. Before joining Anne Arundel County, Mr. Evelyn worked as Of Counsel at Baker Donelson. He has prior county experience, having served as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer for Howard County and working in the Prince George's and Howard Counties' Office of Law. Mr. Evelyn holds a JD from Washington and Lee School of Law and…

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August 9, 2022
Read more about the article Maryland’s Medical Workforce Encountering Troublesome Shortages
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Maryland’s Medical Workforce Encountering Troublesome Shortages

On Monday, August 8th, the Maryland Hospital Association released its 2022 State of Maryland's Health Care Workforce Report, highlighting a growing shortage of nurses and other medical professionals across the state.  Maryland Matters summarized the report's findings in a recent article. In its summary, Maryland Matters notes, "Maryland is currently short 5,000 full-time registered nurses and 4,000 licensed practical nurses," and "the state could see shortages two or three times larger than current levels by 2035." Nurse…

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August 9, 2022
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HUD Offers Additional $113M to Build Renter Resiliency

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is enrolling low-income renters into its expanded Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program to promote household wealth, access to the banking industry, and improved credit scores. The $113M expansion of FSS is a product of HUD's current mission, as outlined in its planning document "Bridging the Wealth Gap: An Agenda for Economic Justice and Asset Building for Renter." FSS serves around 65,000 participants at over 700 Public Housing Authorities…

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August 9, 2022
Read more about the article Equity and Roads? Join the Diversity Caucus & Women of MACo Luncheon to See How These Issues Intersect
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Equity and Roads? Join the Diversity Caucus & Women of MACo Luncheon to See How These Issues Intersect

On Thursday afternoon of the 2022 MACo Summer Conference, join Delegate Robbyn Lewis and Thomas D. Peterson, President of the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS), during the Diversity Caucus & Women of MACo Luncheon for an essential discussion regarding equity and public infrastructure. MACo's luncheon speakers will highlight inequities resulting from historically poor public infrastructure investments and their impact on Maryland's communities. Moreover, they will detail their work remedying said impacts, noting the work that…

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August 9, 2022
Read more about the article Dorchester Contemplates Staffing of Police Oversight Boards
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Dorchester Contemplates Staffing of Police Oversight Boards

On Tuesday, August 2nd, the Dorchester County Council will seek out a staffing agency to fill out its police oversight committees and boards. Under the Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2022, each county in Maryland is required to establish an administrative charging committee (ACC), police accountability board (PAB), and trial board. ACCs receive complaints of police misconduct and determine levels of punishment, whereas PABs and trial boards hear appeals of any recommended punishment. Council Member…

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August 9, 2022
Read more about the article Destination Maryland – Tourism of Tomorrow
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Destination Maryland – Tourism of Tomorrow

Across the country, travel has resumed to nearly pre-pandemic levels thanks, in part, to the heroic efforts of local tourism officials. In Maryland, county tourism has rebounded through adapting operations, creatively marketing, and innovating with existing spaces. At the 2022 MACo Summer Conference, four tourism experts will join together to provide case studies reflecting the many efforts undertaken to keep Maryland's tourism industry afloat and thriving into the future. Title: Destination Maryland – Tourism of…

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August 9, 2022
Read more about the article Freedom Accountants: The Bottomline on “First Amendment Audits”
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Freedom Accountants: The Bottomline on “First Amendment Audits”

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees that the government will not infringe on an individual's right to free speech or assembly, with some limitations. Individuals across the country are now exercising and testing the limits of their First Amendment rights in government-operated facilities through what they describe as "audits," creating serious difficulties for county officials seeking to balance the law, safety, and a functioning workplace. During the 2022 MACo Summer Conference, two…

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August 8, 2022
Read more about the article Johns Hopkins Study: Health Officer Harassment Impedes Public Health
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Johns Hopkins Study: Health Officer Harassment Impedes Public Health

Findings from the "The Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Civic Life and Public Health Survey" suggest faith in public health officials and institutions is eroding, undermining ongoing COVID-19 response efforts. The survey results, released on July 29, noted a significant percentage of 1,086 adult respondents, 21%, believed that threatening public health officials for business closures to slow COVID-19 transmission was justified. Said responses were taken in July and August of 2021. They represent a significant spike…

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August 4, 2022
Read more about the article State Discusses Expanded Monkeypox Response
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State Discusses Expanded Monkeypox Response

Governor Larry Hogan's Administration and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) have updated the state's operational response to the monkeypox outbreak to make testing, vaccination, and public health resources more widely available for high-risk populations. As of Wednesday, August 3rd, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that Maryland has 149 lab-confirmed monkeypox cases, representing 2.4% of cases nationwide. Conduit Street previously provided a Monkeypox Primer detailing the disease's history, transmission, and symptoms. Under…

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August 3, 2022
Read more about the article Following Federal Approval, State Recommends Use of Novavax COVID Vaccine
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Following Federal Approval, State Recommends Use of Novavax COVID Vaccine

On July 27th, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) circulated a health provider bulletin detailing updates to Maryland’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan, including a recommendation to administer the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.  The Novavax product received emergency use authorization (EUA) through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 13th. According to the MDH bulletin, providers should provide a primary series of the Novavax vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older. Neither the FDA nor…

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August 2, 2022
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