Read more about the article Baltimore County Reissues COVID-19 Mask Mandate
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Baltimore County Reissues COVID-19 Mask Mandate

As Maryland and other states across the nation see an uptick in COVID-19 cases, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced today, Tuesday, July 21, that Health Officer Gregory Branch has issued a new public health order requiring the use of masks for everyone over the age of 2 in all indoor public spaces. Dr. Branch also encouraged the use of face coverings in outdoor public spaces where social distancing is not possible. The new mandate…

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July 21, 2020
Read more about the article Explore The Future of Telehealth on 7/31 #MACoSummerSeries
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Explore The Future of Telehealth on 7/31 #MACoSummerSeries

Don’t miss MACo’s Summer Series Solutions Showcase on technology deployment to protect your team from COVID-19! MACo’s Summer Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. Navigating our healthcare options in the current climate can be a particularly daunting challenge. Register for MACo’s Summer Series to attend a live session hosted by Cigna, a MACo Platinum Corporate Partner. Title: The Future of Telehealth Description: The benefits of virtual care during a…

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July 21, 2020
Read more about the article Is Your Communications System Ready for the Unexpected?
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Is Your Communications System Ready for the Unexpected?

It's hurricane season, and Motorola Solutions (a MACo Gold Corporate Partner) wants to make sure your communications systems are prepared to protect your community. To help, they've created a checklist you can use when preparing for the next natural disaster. From Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions has been working with local, state and federal governments for more than 90 years to provide the communication technologies people rely on before, during and after hurricanes. Below are tips…

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July 20, 2020
Read more about the article Sign Up for LGIT’s Law Enforcement Implicit Bias Training, August 13
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Sign Up for LGIT’s Law Enforcement Implicit Bias Training, August 13

MACo's Platinum Corporate Partner Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) is hosting a session on Law Enforcement Implicit Bias Training at their Hanover office on Thursday, August 13, 2020. From LGIT's website: This training is intended to bridge the gap between Officers / Deputies and the communities that they serve. This training will benefit any law enforcement official, civilian or sworn who has contact with the community they serve. Through this training Law Enforcement Personnel will…

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July 17, 2020
Read more about the article Technology Deployment to Combat COVID-19
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Technology Deployment to Combat COVID-19

Don’t miss MACo's Summer Series Solutions Showcase on technology deployment to protect your team from COVID-19! MACo’s Summer Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. One challenge we're all currently facing is how to safely reopen for business in the middle of the pandemic. Register for MACo’s Summer Series to attend a prerecorded session hosted by Motorola Solutions, a MACo Gold Corporate Partner. Title: Technology Deployment to Combat COVID-19 Description:…

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July 15, 2020
Read more about the article St. Mary’s Approves Farmers Market Nutrition Grant for Seniors
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St. Mary’s Approves Farmers Market Nutrition Grant for Seniors

A grant recently approved by St. Mary's County Commissioners will allow senior residents to purchase fresh produce from local farmers markets. From The Bay Net: The Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) gives recipients 60 years of age and older, who are residents of St. Mary’s County and who are at or below the established federal poverty limit, a booklet of checks to use at recognized farmers markets. The checks can be used between now…

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July 14, 2020
Read more about the article Environmental Social Governance and Its Impact on Local Counties’ Budgets
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Environmental Social Governance and Its Impact on Local Counties’ Budgets

Don’t miss this MACo Summer Series Solutions Showcase on environmental social governance! MACo’s Summer Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. One such challenge is environmental social governance. Register for MACo’s Summer Series to attend a session hosted by MD-DE-DC Beverage Association, a MACo Bronze Corporate Partner. Title: Environmental Social Governance (ESG): An Overview of Key Trends, How It’s Shifting into the Government, and Its Impact on Local Counties’ Budgets…

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July 10, 2020
Read more about the article Local Government Insurance Trust: Protecting Maryland’s Counties, Cities, and Towns
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Local Government Insurance Trust: Protecting Maryland’s Counties, Cities, and Towns

Don’t miss this MACo Summer Series Solutions Showcase! MACo’s Summer Series includes content directly aimed at solving common governance and administrative challenges. Join us Thursday, July 16, as we take a deep dive into the latest services and protections offered by our Platinum Corporate Partner, Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT). Title: Local Government Insurance Trust: Protecting Maryland’s Counties, Cities, and Towns Description: LGIT’s Executive Director Tim Ailsworth will give a live overview of insurance products and…

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July 10, 2020
Read more about the article LSSC Virtual Training on 7/15: Strengthening Local Democracy During COVID-19: New Resources to Advance Economic and Public Health Protection Policies
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LSSC Virtual Training on 7/15: Strengthening Local Democracy During COVID-19: New Resources to Advance Economic and Public Health Protection Policies

Local Solutions Support Center is hosting a webinar next Wednesday, July 15th, at 12:00 PM, for local leaders looking for the latest resources to help cities respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, and address the racial unrest and calls for police reform sweeping across the country.  Title: Strengthening Local Democracy During COVID-19: New Resources to Advance Economic and Public Health Protection Policies Description: As the COVID-10 pandemic spreads and states reopen, and as…

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July 9, 2020
Read more about the article State Department of Health Launches Text-Based Crisis Hotline, MD Mind Health
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State Department of Health Launches Text-Based Crisis Hotline, MD Mind Health

The Maryland Department of Health recently launched a new initiative to help residents struggling with mental health crises, MD Mind Health. The department announced the text-based helpline – developed in partnership with the state's crisis hotline, Maryland 211 – as a means to help individuals struggling with social distancing and isolation during the pandemic. From The Baltimore Sun: "...MD Mind Health, was spurred by crisis hotline texting increasing by 842% since March 2019, the department…

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July 9, 2020
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