Read more about the article Baltimore City Expands Community Action Lab to Southeast District
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Baltimore City Expands Community Action Lab to Southeast District

Following the successful launch of its Community Action Lab earlier this year, the City of Baltimore is expanding the program to a second police district, giving more residents the opportunity to help lead neighborhood revitalization and public safety efforts. Applications are now open for the second Community Action Lab cohort, which will serve residents, community partners, and small business owners in the Baltimore Police Department's Southeastern District. The 12-week paid leadership program equips participants with…

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July 16, 2026
Read more about the article MD Supreme Court Upholds Sanctions Against Maryland Department of Health
Courts / Health and Human Services / Public Safety and Corrections
MD Supreme Court Upholds Sanctions Against Maryland Department of Health

In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court of Maryland, upheld sanctions against the Maryland Department of Health, requiring payments to some local detention centers that incur the costs of the agencies non-compliance.  As previously covered on Conduit Street, the Supreme Court of Maryland accepted a petition to consider whether the Appellate Court of Maryland acted within its authority when it imposed sanctions against the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) for not complying with Maryland law. Yesterday,…

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July 16, 2026
Read more about the article Foodborne Illness Cases Rise Across the US
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Foodborne Illness Cases Rise Across the US

State and federal public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. According to a Johns Hopkins Medicine article, since May 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received 843 confirmed cases nationwide and is reviewing more than 1,500 additional suspected cases, with illnesses reported in more than 30 states. People become infected by consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite,…

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July 16, 2026
Read more about the article MDEM Outlines FEMA Grant Delays, New Requirements
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MDEM Outlines FEMA Grant Delays, New Requirements

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) has released new guidance detailing ongoing FEMA funding holds affecting portions of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program awards. The grants help counties and other jurisdictions fund emergency preparedness, planning, training, equipment, and other homeland security capabilities. For fiscal 2025, FEMA continues to hold projects funded through the National Priority Areas (NPA) and Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) allocations. MDEM advises recipients not to…

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July 16, 2026
Read more about the article Optimizing Pharmacy Benefits for Counties
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Optimizing Pharmacy Benefits for Counties

MACo’s 2026 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by MedImpact!  About MedImpact:  MedImpact was founded more than three decades ago by a pharmacist and independent drug store owner who saw firsthand how families struggled with the high cost of prescriptions, and how it impacted their lives, financial security, and health. So he started MedImpact to make prescription benefits understandable and accessible. While we have grown to be one of the leading PBMs in America,…

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July 16, 2026
Read more about the article MACo Hosts Meeting to Address Housing Needs in Rural Maryland
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MACo Hosts Meeting to Address Housing Needs in Rural Maryland

MACo hosted a meeting of the Rural Maryland Council's Housing Working Committee to discuss legislative ideas for the upcoming 2027 legislative session.  Earlier this week, MACo hosted the Rural Maryland Council’s Housing Working Committee for a discussion on potential legislation for the 2027 General Assembly session. Although housing policy has remained at the forefront in Annapolis, many of the solutions considered to date have focused primarily on urban and suburban communities, leaving rural jurisdictions with…

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July 16, 2026
Read more about the article Not Sure What To Attend at Summer #MACoCon? Check Out These Tracks
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Not Sure What To Attend at Summer #MACoCon? Check Out These Tracks

MACo’s Summer Conference, “Build What's Next,” is scheduled for August 12-15, 2026, in Ocean City, MD. With more than 70 hours of educational content, it might be hard to choose what to attend – check out our topic-focused tracks for help deciding! MACo’s Summer Conference has “something for everyone” – whether you’re interested in affordable housing, cybersecurity, or employee relations, we’ve got a session (or several!) for you. We’ve compiled several lists of topic-focused “tracks”…

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July 15, 2026
Read more about the article Where Do Things Stand With Maryland’s Pending Child Victims Act Cases?
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Where Do Things Stand With Maryland’s Pending Child Victims Act Cases?

As tens of thousands of Child Victims Act cases work their way through the courts, competing judicial decisions prompt additional considerations from higher courts and the Maryland General Assembly.  Passing the Child Victims Act The General Assembly enacted the Child Victims Act (CVA) of 2023 to significantly expand the ability of survivors of childhood sexual abuse to pursue civil claims. The law eliminated Maryland's civil statute of limitations for claims arising from child sexual abuse…

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July 15, 2026
Read more about the article What’s New at DHCD: Tools, Partnerships, and Opportunities for Counties 
Housing and Community Development / Summer Conference
What’s New at DHCD: Tools, Partnerships, and Opportunities for Counties 

MACo’s 2026 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)!  About Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD):  The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development transforms communities into places people want to call home. Through investments in community-led placemaking, housing and small business development, infrastructure and broadband deployment, we partner with local government, nonprofits, and private sector stakeholders to…

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July 15, 2026
Read more about the article 4 “Rs” to Get Revved Up for Summer #MACoCon
Summer Conference
4 “Rs” to Get Revved Up for Summer #MACoCon

MACo’s Summer Conference, “Build What's Next,” is coming up August 12-15, 2026, at the Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Here are 4 “Rs” to help you get ready… A big “thank you” to the IBEW Local 24 for their sponsorship of MACo’s exhibit hall! 1. Renew your view of Maryland – Plan to Visit the County Exhibits in Hall ABC Be sure to visit our county exhibitors in Hall ABC on the first floor of the Convention…

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July 15, 2026
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