Read more about the article Mail-In Ballot Deadline Looms as Primary Election Nears
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Mail-In Ballot Deadline Looms as Primary Election Nears

Maryland voters who plan to cast ballots by mail in the June 23 gubernatorial primary should take note of several upcoming deadlines. Voters who want to receive a mail-in ballot by mail or fax must submit their request by Tuesday, June 16. Election officials must receive the request by that date. Voters who prefer to receive a mail-in ballot electronically have until Friday, June 19, to submit an online request. Maryland voters can request a…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article Federal Executive Order Expands Cybersecurity Efforts
Information Technology
Federal Executive Order Expands Cybersecurity Efforts

While primarily focused on federal agencies and technology developers, a new executive order contains provisions that could benefit local governments. Among them are expanded cybersecurity services and workforce initiatives. A new federal executive order directs federal agencies to strengthen cybersecurity defenses across critical infrastructure sectors, with particular attention to the opportunities and risks associated with advanced AI systems. As covered in an article from NACo, the order is primarily aimed at federal agencies and technology…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article Worcester County Budget Maintains Tax Rates, Boosts School, and Public Safety Funding
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Worcester County Budget Maintains Tax Rates, Boosts School, and Public Safety Funding

Worcester County has approved its Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, maintaining both its property tax and local income tax rates while increasing investments in education, public safety, employee compensation, and county reserves. The approved $300.2 million spending plan keeps the County's property tax rate at 81.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and maintains its local income tax rate at 2.25%, which County officials note remains among the lowest in Maryland. County leaders described the…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article New Innovation Hub Strengthens Charles County Defense Corridor
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New Innovation Hub Strengthens Charles County Defense Corridor

A new advanced manufacturing and defense technology project is taking shape in Charles County as partners broke ground on the Maryland Energetics Innovation Hub, a facility expected to support research, production, and workforce growth tied to the region's defense sector. The project is being developed through a partnership between the American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI), the Energetics Technology Center, and local and federal stakeholders. The initiative is backed by a $50 million award…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article New Research Links Baltimore City’s Violence Reduction Strategy To Declining Crime
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New Research Links Baltimore City’s Violence Reduction Strategy To Declining Crime

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania's Crime and Justice Policy Lab and the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) suggests that Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) played a significant role in the city's recent decline in violent crime. The research found that Baltimore's homicide rate between 2022 and 2025 fell substantially faster than comparable cities, with homicide levels approximately 25% below what researchers would have expected based on national trends and Baltimore's…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article State Sells $800M in Bonds for Schools and Infrastructure
Finance and Procurement / School Construction and Capital Budgets
State Sells $800M in Bonds for Schools and Infrastructure

Just days after receiving AAA ratings from Fitch, S&P, and KBRA, Maryland completed an $800 million general obligation bond sale, securing favorable borrowing rates for future capital projects. The Board of Public Works approved the sale on Wednesday as part of the State and Local Facilities Loan of 2026. The bonds will help finance school construction, higher ed facilities, environmental projects, public safety improvements, and other infrastructure investments across Maryland. The sale attracted seven bids…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article Fun Fact: This Garrett County Destination Once Hosted Albert Einstein
Environment / Fun Fact
Fun Fact: This Garrett County Destination Once Hosted Albert Einstein

In September 1946, one of the world's most famous minds sought the same mountain views, fresh air, and relaxation that attract visitors to Deep Creek Lake today. Albert Einstein, best known for developing the theory of relativity and the iconic equation E = mc², spent two weeks vacationing at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County. In search of rest, solitude, and relief from health concerns, the renowned scientist exchanged the spotlight for the beauty of…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article St. Mary’s County Releases 2026 Health Status Report
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St. Mary’s County Releases 2026 Health Status Report

A newly released health report from the St. Mary's County Health Department provides a comprehensive look at the factors shaping health outcomes across the county. The St. Mary's County Health Department has released its 2026 Health Status Report, providing an overview of community health trends and challenges across the county. The report compiles the latest available data on a wide range of health indicators, including population demographics, social drivers of health, behavioral health, maternal and…

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June 4, 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 Anne Arundel Lifts Sewer Moratorium After Capacity Agreement
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Anne Arundel Lifts Sewer Moratorium After Capacity Agreement

County Executive Steuart Pittman this week lifted the sewer capacity moratorium for the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area. The decision allows projects already in the development pipeline and ready to receive sewer allocations from the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW) to move forward. Three projects currently qualify for allocations. Anne Arundel County imposed the moratorium in March after peak wastewater flows exceeded limits established under agreements governing the shared regional sewer system.…

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June 4, 2026
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