Read more about the article New State Public Safety Data Dashboards Released
Public Safety and Corrections
New State Public Safety Data Dashboards Released

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim released nine new public safety data dashboards. The new dashboards provide enhanced data transparency, reporting efficiency, and access to a wider range of state and local public safety information. “We are transitioning into the future and leveraging current technology to make transparency in governance more accessible, which is foundational to building a safer Maryland,” said Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Executive Director…

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November 2, 2022
Read more about the article Clean Energy Tax Credits: Opportunities for Counties
Energy / Environment / NACo and Federal Issues / Transportation and Public Works
Clean Energy Tax Credits: Opportunities for Counties

Join the National Assocation of Counties for a webinar: Clean Energy Tax Credits: Opportunities for Counties in the Inflation Reduction Act. On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The IRA aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. It does so by making significant investments in climate and environment programs and providing tax incentives to boost the development and deployment of clean energy.…

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November 2, 2022
Read more about the article Guzman Appointed St. Mary’s Communications Director
County News
Guzman Appointed St. Mary’s Communications Director

The Commissioners of St. Mary's County have appointed Jenna Guzman as Communications Director. "We look forward to Ms. Guzman joining the St. Mary's County team. Her qualifications are excellent, and we know she will be an asset to the office and to our county," said President Randy Guy. Ms. Guzman comes to St. Mary's County Government from the Health Department and brings more than a decade of communications experience, including strategic planning, communications development, and program…

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November 1, 2022
Read more about the article Reminder: Bay Bridge Run, Traffic Changes on Nov 13
News You Can Use / Transportation and Public Works
Reminder: Bay Bridge Run, Traffic Changes on Nov 13

The Bay Bridge Run will take place on Sunday, November 13. Eastbound span to close for the event. The participants will run or walk the 6.2 miles from Northrop Grumman on the western shore, across the eastbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, along Pier One Road and up Route 8 to the finish line in Chesapeake Bay Business Park. The eastbound span of the Bay Bridge will be closed at 12:00 am Sunday morning…

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November 1, 2022
Read more about the article $250K State Grant for Glen Burnie Town Center Revitalization
Business Affairs / County News / Economic Development
$250K State Grant for Glen Burnie Town Center Revitalization

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) has been awarded a $250,000 grant for the Glen Burnie Town Center. The $250,000 grant was awarded to AAEDC from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Community Legacy Program to implement a set of initiatives outlined in a recent comprehensive market analysis and planning study of the Glen Burnie Town Center (GBTC). According to a press release, "AAEDC will use the funds to implement three initiatives:…

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November 1, 2022
Read more about the article Baltimore City Clean Corps Invests in Neighborhoods
Coronavirus / County News / Transportation and Public Works
Baltimore City Clean Corps Invests in Neighborhoods

Baltimore City's new Clean Corps program seeks to address trash while also providing employment to those who need it most. In partnership with the Baltimore Department of Public Works, Clean Corps is a grant program that improves the City’s capacity to clean and maintain spaces in up to 15 historically disinvested neighborhoods from a targeted list of 33 neighborhoods throughout Baltimore. The program partners with nonprofits and community groups to hire residents to clean their…

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November 1, 2022
Read more about the article Carroll County’s Covington Named 2022 Engineer of the Year
County News
Carroll County’s Covington Named 2022 Engineer of the Year

Martin B. Covington, III, P.E. CFM, D.WRE was recognized this month as Engineer of the Year by the County Engineers Association of Maryland. Martin B. Covington, III, P.E. CFM, D.WRE, Stormwater Management Program Engineer for Carroll County Government’s Department of Land and Resource Management, was recognized this month as Engineer of the Year by the County Engineers Association of Maryland (CEAM).  The County Engineer of the Year Award is presented to a CEAM County Member for exemplary…

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October 31, 2022
Read more about the article Follow MACo For Your General Election Coverage
Elections
Follow MACo For Your General Election Coverage

Conduit Street is your source for the latest news, state and local results, and live coverage of Maryland’s 2022 General Election. Early voting is underway and runs through November 3. Election Day is November 8. Here is everything you need to know to cast a ballot. Bookmark this link, Elections Archives – Conduit Street, and follow MACo staff on Twitter for the latest news, state and local results, and live, breaking coverage: @MDCounties @MDsanderson_MACo @KKinnally_MACo @BriJanuary_MACo @ssample_MACo…

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October 31, 2022
Read more about the article $800M in Debt Relief for Distressed Farmers
Agriculture
$800M in Debt Relief for Distressed Farmers

In October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $800 million in debt relief to distressed USDA farm loan borrowers. These funds kick off a process to provide assistance to distressed farm loan borrowers using several complementary approaches, with the goal of keeping them farming, removing obstacles that currently prevent many of these borrowers from returning to farming, and improving the way that USDA approaches borrowing and servicing. Through this assistance, USDA is focused on…

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October 27, 2022
Read more about the article Washington County Recognizes 2022-2023 Farm of the Year
Agriculture / County News
Washington County Recognizes 2022-2023 Farm of the Year

The Washington County Department of Business Development has announced the 2022-2023 Farm of the Year, Baker Farms LLC of Boonsboro, Maryland. The Farm of the Year program recognizes a Washington County farm that showcases excellence in agriculture and promotes a greater understanding of the challenges faced by today’s farmers. Production, conservation, preservation, community involvement, and dedication to farming and agriculture are the gold standard for this award. Applications are accepted annually from August to September,…

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October 27, 2022
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