Read more about the article Revenue Task Force Weighs School Funding Gaps, New Local Options
NACo compared the mix of county-generated revenues in Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia using 2022 Census finance data.
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Revenue Task Force Weighs School Funding Gaps, New Local Options

Maryland’s Task Force to Modernize County and Municipal Revenue Structures focused its October 2 meeting on rising school facility costs and several potential new revenue options for local governments. School construction and maintenance costs dominated the first part of the meeting. IAC outlined nearly $2 billion in annual unmet needs for school maintenance, operations, and capital renewal, along with a separate $1.3 billion gap in State school construction funding over the past two decades. The…

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October 5, 2026
Read more about the article Conduit Street Podcast: News or Noise? What Matters Now, What Comes Next
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Conduit Street Podcast: News or Noise? What Matters Now, What Comes Next

The Conduit Street Podcast monthly roundup of “News or Noise?” is back, as we dig into the headlines from recent weeks, looking for the real takeaways.   Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!

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October 2, 2026
Read more about the article Washington County Adds 167 Acres to More Than 44,000 Acres of Preserved Land
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Washington County Adds 167 Acres to More Than 44,000 Acres of Preserved Land

The latest agricultural easement builds on the County's broader strategy to permanently protect farmland and open space. Washington County has permanently preserved another 167.56 acres of agricultural land, bringing the total to more than 44,000 acres of permanently protected land across the county. The long-established dairy farm on Broadfording Road in Clear Spring was protected through an easement under the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF), funded by both Washington County and the state program.…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Fun Fact: This Queen Anne’s County Native Became One of Baseball’s Greatest Sluggers
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Fun Fact: This Queen Anne’s County Native Became One of Baseball’s Greatest Sluggers

Long before he became a baseball legend, Jimmie Foxx was a farm boy from Sudlersville in Queen Anne’s County. Born in 1907 to tenant farmers Dell and Mattie Foxx, Foxx grew up on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where he developed a love of baseball and a remarkable talent for it. He was also an accomplished track and soccer athlete at Sudlersville High School, even setting Maryland state records in the 80- and 220-yard dashes. At just…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Transit-Oriented Development Grant/Loan Applications Now Open
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Transit-Oriented Development Grant/Loan Applications Now Open

The Maryland Department of Transportation has opened applications for support for local development projects in areas around transit stations -- advancing development, housing, and commercial opportunities in these targeted zones. Local government and their development partners may apply. The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Capital Grant and Revolving Loan Fund (“TOD Fund”) provides financial assistance to local jurisdictions and development partners to promote the equitable and inclusive development of transit-oriented development at State-designated TOD sites. Starting in…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article MD Capital Debt Affordability Committee Recommendations Coming Soon
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MD Capital Debt Affordability Committee Recommendations Coming Soon

The Maryland Capital Debt Affordability Committee has begun their annual series of meetings to assess the condition of the state debt programs and make recommendations for FY28 standards.  The Maryland Capital Debt Affordability Committee (CDAC) held their first of three meetings last week to discuss the condition of state borrowing and debt in order to make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly regarding the amount of new state debt that may be prudently authorized…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Apply for the MD Firefighters Innovative Cancer Screening Program RFA
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Apply for the MD Firefighters Innovative Cancer Screening Program RFA

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is issuing Requests for Applications (RFA) for a grant program designed to help local fire departments and volunteer fire companies access innovative cancer screening technologies. Through the Maryland Volunteer and Professional Firefighters Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program, the Department's Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA) will provide grants to support the procurement and administration of cancer screening tests that are not commonly offered as part of routine physical examinations…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Frederick Launches Dashboards To Track Climate and Energy Progress
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Frederick Launches Dashboards To Track Climate and Energy Progress

New public dashboards allow residents to track local projects and progress toward goals outlined in Frederick's Community-Wide Climate and Energy Action Plan. Frederick County and the City of Frederick have launched new online dashboards giving residents a public view of progress on local climate and energy initiatives. The City and County developed their Community-Wide Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP) in 2025 with support from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The plan sets strategies…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Governor Launches New Permitting Team, Housing Initiatives
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Governor Launches New Permitting Team, Housing Initiatives

Governor Wes Moore signed two executive orders that could affect how counties handle permitting, development review, and housing production, including a new State-local permitting effort that will begin with Baltimore City, Montgomery County, Wicomico County, and the Town of Thurmont. The Permitting and Licensing Acceleration Team, or PLAT, will review State permitting, licensing, and certification processes and work with local governments on ways to reduce delays. The first round of work will focus on building…

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October 1, 2026
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Strengthens Emergency Response Partnership With Red Cross
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Anne Arundel Strengthens Emergency Response Partnership With Red Cross

Anne Arundel County and the American Red Cross have formalized an expanded partnership to strengthen coordination before, during, and after local emergencies. Anne Arundel County and the American Red Cross signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining how the organizations will coordinate on emergency preparedness, sheltering, mass care, disaster response, and recovery. The agreement expands collaboration among the County’s Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department, and Red Cross teams, with an emphasis on joint…

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October 1, 2026
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