Read more about the article Kent County Commissioners Approve Letter of Intent for Construction of New Middle School
County Budgets / School Construction and Capital Budgets
Kent County Commissioners Approve Letter of Intent for Construction of New Middle School

On Tuesday, the Kent County Board of Commissioners approved a letter of intent for the construction of a new Kent County Middle School.  During a June 9, 2026 meeting of the Kent County Board of Commissioners, local leaders voted to provide a conditional letter of intent for the construction of a new Kent County Middle School. The letter does not obligate the county to fund the project but gets the discovery process underway at the…

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June 11, 2026
Read more about the article School Board Members Nationally Worry About Impact of Divisive Political Climate on Education
Education
School Board Members Nationally Worry About Impact of Divisive Political Climate on Education

A recent survey from Brookings shows growing concern among school board members nationwide that culture wars, divisive politics, and increased factionalism is leaving lasting scars on education and school systems across the country.  The Brookings survey of America’s school board members offers an important national temperature check because school boards sit at the intersection of education policy, community priorities, and local politics. While state and federal debates often dominate headlines, school boards are where many…

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June 11, 2026
Read more about the article Local Detention Centers Honor Employees and Officers of the Year
Public Safety and Corrections
Local Detention Centers Honor Employees and Officers of the Year

The Maryland Correctional Administrators Association (MCAA) honored Employees and Officers of the Year at the 2026 MCAA Conference, recognizing the vital work detention center staff do on behalf of communities and incarcerated individuals.   Maryland's local detention centers and correctional facilities recently recognized their Employees and Officers of the Year, honoring professionals whose dedication, leadership, and commitment help keep facilities safe while supporting positive outcomes for those in their care. The honorees represent county detention centers,…

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June 9, 2026
Read more about the article Youth Outreach Strengthens Community Policing in Anne Arundel
Public Safety and Corrections
Youth Outreach Strengthens Community Policing in Anne Arundel

Anne Arundel County Police participated in the Southgate Elementary School Career Day while promoting their upcoming Junior Officer Discovery Day that will take place on June 27 at Arundel Mills Mall. The Anne Arundel County Police Department joined Career Day at Southgate Elementary school to connect with residents and highlight their upcoming Junior Officer Discovery Day.  This is an event at Arundel Mills on June 27, where children ages 5 to 12 are invited to…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article $3.4M Approved for Counties by Board of Public Works
Board of Public Works
$3.4M Approved for Counties by Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works this week approved $3.4M in funds to be distributed to four counties for five projects, including a little over $1M for the expansion of the Calvert Marine Museum campus. On Wednesday, the Board of Public Works approved $3.4M for counties with funds coming from Program Open Space (POS), state agency grants, prior year capital budgets, and the Rural Legacy Fund. The largest distribution went to Calvert from POS with a…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article MD Education Oversight Boards Discuss School and Student Assessment
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MD Education Oversight Boards Discuss School and Student Assessment

Maryland State Board of Education and Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board hosts joint meeting to assess Blueprint implementation and progress measurements.  On May 28, a joint meeting was held between the Maryland State Board of Education (MSBE) and the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB). The discussion centered on the ongoing implementation and oversight of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future (Blueprint) - the state education reform plan. Following updates from State Superintendent Carey Wright and…

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June 3, 2026
Read more about the article Talbot County Funds $1.3M Increase for Education in FY27
County Budgets / Education
Talbot County Funds $1.3M Increase for Education in FY27

Talbot County Council approved a total FY27 schools appropriation of nearly $65M between operating and capital costs. In a vote on Tuesday the Talbot County Council finalized the FY27 budget with a $1.3M operating fund increase to the local school system and an additional $400K in discretionary funds for school security. These increases come despite continued declining enrollment across Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS), underscoring the county governments commitment to public school education. Additional allocations…

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May 28, 2026
Read more about the article Charles County Sends $15M More in Discretionary Funding to Local School Board
County Budgets / Education
Charles County Sends $15M More in Discretionary Funding to Local School Board

Charles County Government adopts FY27 budget for the local board of education including $256M in operating funds and $260M in capital outlay. The Charles County Government approved $255,783,400 in funding for the Charles County Board of Education as part of its FY27 budget, reflecting continued investment in the county’s public school system. This allocation comes from a total county budget of $644,157,500, meaning roughly 40% of all county spending is directed toward the Board of…

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May 28, 2026
Read more about the article County Attorneys Conference Highlights State Collaboration and Cyber Threat Preparedness
Government Liability and Courts
County Attorneys Conference Highlights State Collaboration and Cyber Threat Preparedness

Maryland county attorneys gathered in Easton, MD for MACo’s 2026 Attorneys Affiliate Conference to discuss emerging legal trends, cybersecurity, taxation, public safety partnerships, and the impacts of the 2026 legislative session. County attorneys from across Maryland gathered in Easton last week for the 2026 MACo Attorneys Affiliate Conference, a day-long program focused on the evolving legal, operational, and intergovernmental challenges facing local governments. Held at the Tidewater Inn, the conference brought together county attorneys and…

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May 27, 2026
Read more about the article $7M Approved for Counties by the Maryland Board of Public Works
Board of Public Works
$7M Approved for Counties by the Maryland Board of Public Works

Yesterday the Maryland Board of Public Works approved a little over $7M in distributions to seven counties covering thirteen different projects. The vast majority of distributions went to Montgomery County for infrastructure improvements.  During a regularly scheduled meeting of the Maryland Board of Public Works, state officials approved the distribution of funds from prior year capital budgets, Program Open Space (POS), state agency grants, and Rural Legacy Funds. Of the $7M in approvals Montgomery County…

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May 21, 2026
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