Read more about the article Harford County Uses Humor to Promote 2020 Census
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Harford County Uses Humor to Promote 2020 Census

The 2020 Census is happening now, and Harford County has created a few short video ads to remind residents that everyone counts when it comes to improved funding for counties. From Harford County's YouTube page:   https://youtu.be/ojd7X8J02E0 https://youtu.be/cfSzw9kPGO4 A Spanish version of this video can be viewed here. Data from the decennial census is used to determine everything from the distribution of federal funds to states and local governments for social service programs, to government…

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May 27, 2020
Read more about the article Howard County Appoints New Fire Chief
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Howard County Appoints New Fire Chief

County Executive Calvin Ball announced William Anuszewski as Howard County's Department of Fire and Rescue Services Chief effective May 25, 2020. Anuszewski has been serving as Acting Chief since March. From Howard County's press release: “We have no doubt Chief Anuszewski will continue to lead Fire and Rescue Services with the steady wisdom and experience of his 30-year career,” said Ball. “He stepped into the role of Acting Chief just as this public health crisis…

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May 22, 2020
Read more about the article Hopkins Launches Free Online Contact Tracing Course
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Hopkins Launches Free Online Contact Tracing Course

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health recently launched a free online course to train contact tracers in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. From JHU's website: A long-used public health tool, contact tracing aims to break the chain of transmission of infectious diseases. The new Coursera class, "COVID-19 Contact Tracing," teaches the basics of interviewing people diagnosed with the virus, identifying their close contacts who might have been exposed, and providing…

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May 21, 2020
Read more about the article Carroll County Leads in Census Reporting
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Carroll County Leads in Census Reporting

Carroll County is currently in the lead for top response rate from Maryland counties with a 75.8 percent self-response rate. Maryland currently sits just behind Virginia for highest cumulative total self-response rate in the mid-Atlantic region. From Carroll County's press release: “The Census is very important to our Carroll County community and I am thrilled our residents are fantastic at completing the census questionnaire,” said Carroll County Census Coordinator Laura Russell. “There is still time…

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May 21, 2020
Read more about the article UnitedHealth Group Provides Over $1.5B of Support in COVID-19 Response
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UnitedHealth Group Provides Over $1.5B of Support in COVID-19 Response

MACo’s Corporate Partners are doing extraordinary work across the region and beyond to assist members and their communities during the coronavirus crisis. To show our gratitude, MACo is posting a series of blog articles to highlight their efforts. UnitedHealth Group has committed more than $1.5 billion of support for its customers in the face of COVID-19 challenges. This funding builds on the company's current efforts to expand healthcare coverage for members, and support and protect…

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May 21, 2020
Read more about the article Baltimore County to Ease Restrictions Beginning Friday
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Baltimore County to Ease Restrictions Beginning Friday

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced Thursday that he signed an executive order to lift some of the county's pandemic restrictions beginning on Friday at 9 a.m. This would allow for retail stores and barbershops to open at a limited capacity with certain restraints.  From Baltimore County's website: “With significant progress in expanding testing and PPE, I’m confident that Baltimore County is ready to take these next steps, and do so in a safe manner…

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May 21, 2020
Read more about the article NACo Cancels 2020 Annual Conference
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NACo Cancels 2020 Annual Conference

The National Association of Counties (NACo) released a statement earlier today to announce the cancellation of their 2020 Annual Conference and Exposition. They will have virtual meetings to address business matters that traditionally take place during the conference. From The National Association of Counties (NACo): The safety and well-being of conference participants is our top priority. In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and after much thoughtful discussion, including concerns about large gatherings, the National…

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May 19, 2020
Read more about the article UPDATED: Maryland’s Reopening Status, By County
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UPDATED: Maryland’s Reopening Status, By County

Update: As of Wednesday, May 27, Governor Hogan has determined that Maryland is ready to move forward with further Phase 1 reopening measures. Guidance still allows for local flexibility, but those in alignment with the State re-opening will move to open outdoor dining and social organizations, with safety measures in place. Updated reopening measures by county are listed below. Governor Hogan announced Wednesday, May 13, 2020, that the statewide stay-at-home order would be lifted on…

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May 15, 2020
Read more about the article Wicomico-Salisbury Complete Count Committee Seeking Virtual Art Contest Submissions
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Wicomico-Salisbury Complete Count Committee Seeking Virtual Art Contest Submissions

The Wicomico-Salisbury Complete Count Committee is hosting a virtual art contest to demonstrate through art why completing the census is so important. The Complete Count Committee is accepting submissions from artists in two categories: artists under the age of 18, who are asked to submit a painting or drawing depicting why the census is important, and artists 18 years of age or older, who are asked to submit a 30 second video of their experience…

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May 15, 2020
Read more about the article The Conduit Street Podcast is Seeking New Music! Submit Your Entry Today!
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The Conduit Street Podcast is Seeking New Music! Submit Your Entry Today!

Musically inclined? Know someone in a band? The Conduit Street Podcast is seeking new original intro music. Submit your clip today for a chance to be featured on our popular weekly podcast! Counties deliver education, public safety, land use, infrastructure and most front-line services to Maryland residents – this podcast from the Conduit Street Annapolis headquarters of MACo, the Maryland Association of Counties, touches on it all. The Conduit Street Podcast covers Maryland policy and…

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May 11, 2020
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