Read more about the article Baltimore County Work Group Proposes Framework for Fair Election Fund
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Baltimore County Work Group Proposes Framework for Fair Election Fund

The Baltimore County Fair Election Fund Work Group's final report proposes a framework for the County's first public financing system for candidates for local offices. As previously reported on Conduit Street, Baltimore County voters in 2020 approved a Charter Amendment to make public funds available to County Executive and County Council candidates. Establishing a Fair Election Fund is a key priority for County Executive Johnny Olszewski, who called for a public financing option for local elections before…

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September 30, 2021
Read more about the article Calvert Earns National Parks and Recreation Accreditation
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Calvert Earns National Parks and Recreation Accreditation

Calvert County recently earned National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation. Calvert County's Department of Parks & Recreation recently received accreditation through the National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA) Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). This prestigious accreditation is granted to first in class parks departments nationally. "'Achieving CAPRA accreditation is proof of Calvert County’s commitment to providing world-class parks, facilities, and programs to our residents,' said Board of County Commissioners President Earl F.…

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September 30, 2021
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MACo Wants to Hear from You! Take Our Communications Audience Survey.

Take a moment to complete our Communications Audience Survey to let us know what information you need from MACo to feel informed on county news and policy. MACo shares information and updates on local and statewide policy and best practices, so letting us know what you need from us will help us direct our efforts toward the news that most affects your work. The survey only takes 5-10 minutes to complete. We appreciate your feedback!…

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September 30, 2021
Read more about the article MDOT Sec. Meets With Kent Officials
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MDOT Sec. Meets With Kent Officials

MDOT Sec. Gregory Slater met with Kent County officials to discuss MDOT's six-year capital budget.  Secretary Greg Slater, of the Maryland Department of Transportation, recently met with Kent County officials to discuss the Draft FY 2022 – FY 2027 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), which details the Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) six-year capital budget. This meeting was part of MDOT's annual tour where the Secretary speaks to officials from each of Maryland's 24 counties. "'As…

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September 30, 2021
Read more about the article Cecil Refinances Debt, Saves Millions
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Cecil Refinances Debt, Saves Millions

County Executive Danielle Hornberger this week announced that Cecil County successfully refinanced approximately $115 million in bonds at significantly lower interest rates, saving taxpayers up to $28.5 million in debt service payments. According to a County press release: The County’s General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds’ interest rate was reduced from 3.47% to 2.03% and the County’s General Obligation Consolidated Refunding Bonds’ interest rate was reduced from 3.47% to 2.11%. “I am happy to announce that…

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September 29, 2021
Read more about the article 17 Baltimore Co. Schools Receive Environmental Competition Grants
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17 Baltimore Co. Schools Receive Environmental Competition Grants

On Tuesday, Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) announced the results of the Team BCPS Clean Green 15 Litter Challenge and the distribution of $22,000 in grants awarded to 17 schools. After two years of cleanup projects, 17 public schools were winners in this program, which resulted in 406 litter clean-ups that collected 3,391 bags of trash around the County, for a total of 57,862 pounds of litter and debris. According to a County press release: 'Over…

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September 29, 2021
Read more about the article State Closes FY21 with $2.5B Fund Balance
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State Closes FY21 with $2.5B Fund Balance

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced that the State of Maryland closed its books on fiscal 2021 with an unassigned balance of the State’s General Fund of $2.5 billion, representing more than five percent of its $48 billion operating budget for fiscal 2021. The massive fund balance results from much larger-than-expected revenue growth, primarily driven by an influx of federal stimulus funding, as well as a significant uptick in personal and business income and consumer…

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September 29, 2021
Read more about the article Delmarva Nonprofit Awarded $1.5M Conservation Grant
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Delmarva Nonprofit Awarded $1.5M Conservation Grant

An Eastern Shore nonprofit was awarded $1.5M grant to help support Middle Chesapeake Sentinel Landscape Resilience project. The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) has recently been awarded a $1.5 million grant through the North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) to help support the first phase of their Middle Chesapeake Sentinel Landscape Resilience project. Phase one of this project is aimed at protecting, "land within highly resilient marsh migration areas of Dorchester County, will ultimately protect…

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September 29, 2021
Read more about the article Carroll Receives Maryland Sustainable Growth Award
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Carroll Receives Maryland Sustainable Growth Award

Carroll County Ag Land Preservation Program Receives Maryland Sustainable Growth Award Carroll County recently announced that their Carroll County Agricultural Land Preservation Program was the recipient of a 2021 Maryland Sustainable Growth Award (MSGA) for Preservation and Conservation. "The program preserves productive agricultural land area with high-quality soils for agriculture production.  It also creates conservation easements on properties, requiring 50-foot stream buffers which help support the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Total…

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September 29, 2021
Read more about the article Hogan Appoints Cheryl S. Landis to House of Delegates
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Hogan Appoints Cheryl S. Landis to House of Delegates

Today, Governor Larry Hogan appointed Cheryl S. Landis to the Maryland House of Delegates. The governor appointed Ms. Landis following a nomination by the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee. “I am confident that Ms. Landis will represent her constituency admirably in her new role as delegate,” said Governor Hogan. “I offer her my sincere congratulations and look forward to working with her in the upcoming legislative session.” According to Governor Hogan’s press release: Ms.…

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September 29, 2021
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