Read more about the article State Board of Ed Talks COVID Mitigation, Student Poverty, and the Blueprint
County News / Education / Feature
State Board of Ed Talks COVID Mitigation, Student Poverty, and the Blueprint

The State Board of Education met on September 28 at the Baltimore offices of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The monthly meeting had a full agenda, ranging from student COVID-19 mitigation and virtual learning to student poverty and the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. The State Board heard from a variety of leaders in education, with the first-half of the all-day meeting featuring staff presentations on pressing policy issues. Staff presentations included: Professional Standards…

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September 29, 2021
Read more about the article State Not Considering COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Schoolchildren
Coronavirus / County News / Education / Health and Human Services
State Not Considering COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Schoolchildren

On Monday, September 27th, the Maryland Senate's Vaccine Oversight Workgroup convened a meeting in which Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Secretary Dennis Schrader said a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schoolchildren is not under consideration. The declaration came during an exchange between Secretary Schrader and State Senator Clarence K. Lam (District 12, Baltimore and Howard Counties). In video of the meeting (beginning at 27:23), Senator Lam began his line of questioning by asking what measures MDH has taken…

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September 28, 2021
Read more about the article This Week: State to Unveil Latest Revenue Estimates
County News / News You Can Use / State Budget and Fiscal Issues / Taxes and Revenues
This Week: State to Unveil Latest Revenue Estimates

The Board of Revenue Estimates will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday afternoon to vote on revised general fund revenue estimates for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The forecasts for the current fiscal year and the one that begins in July 2022 will provide budget writers and policymakers with the latest revenue projections and economic trends, which provide a foundation for crafting the state budget. The three-member panel, which includes Comptroller Peter Franchot, State Treasurer…

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September 28, 2021
Read more about the article September 29 Child Tax Credit Navigator Training
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September 29 Child Tax Credit Navigator Training

Members of the National Association of Counties (NACo) are cordially invited to join an upcoming training hosted jointly by the White House, Department of the Treasury, and IGA Associations on Wednesday, September 29, from noon to 1 pm ET. The White House and Treasury are partnering with Federal agencies, national organizations, and community groups to train thousands of people across the country to serve as navigators who can walk families through the Code for America…

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September 28, 2021
Read more about the article Wicomico County Seat Considers Uber Tax
Economic Development / State Budget and Fiscal Issues / Taxes and Revenues / Transportation and Public Works
Wicomico County Seat Considers Uber Tax

Salisbury, the county seat of Wicomico County, is considering a 25 cent Uber tax to fund infrastructure.  In a move to raise revenue to help fund the city's transportation programs, Salisbury is considering applying a 25 cent tax on all Uber and Lyft rides within the city. "'It's essentially free money out there for us,' the City's Director of Infrastructure and Development, Pollack, said to the council. 'It's an untapped revenue source'" (Delmarva Now). One…

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September 28, 2021
Read more about the article Congress Scrambles to Avoid Looming Government Shutdown
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Congress Scrambles to Avoid Looming Government Shutdown

Federal lawmakers are scrambling to avert a partial federal government shutdown that could lead to furloughs for hundreds of thousands of federal workers amidst a public health crisis. On Monday, the United States Senate failed to pass a critical procedural vote to advance the House-passed short-term government spending bill as the deadline to avoid a federal government shutdown looms at the end of the week. Every year, Congress must pass, and the President must sign,…

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September 28, 2021
Read more about the article Rutherford Announces Pilot to Combat Increasing Overdose Deaths
Health and Human Services / Public Safety and Corrections
Rutherford Announces Pilot to Combat Increasing Overdose Deaths

Today, Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford announced the Rapid Analysis of Drugs pilot initiative involving the Maryland State Police (MSP), Maryland Department of Health (MDH), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The initiative will "test drugs and paraphernalia using a Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) Mass Spectrometer, which details the contents of drugs within minutes." “The Rapid Analysis of Drugs program provides Maryland with an opportunity to substantially increase its ability to monitor the…

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September 27, 2021
Read more about the article Montgomery ‘Eco Evenings’ to include County Executive Elrich and Community Leaders
County News / Environment
Montgomery ‘Eco Evenings’ to include County Executive Elrich and Community Leaders

On Wednesday, Sep. 29, Montgomery County's 'Eco Evenings' series will feature session with County Executive Elrich and community leaders. The latest session of Montgomery County's 'Eco Evenings' virtual town hall series is set to feature County Executive Marc Elrich and other community leaders. This session will be led by members of the “Student Advocates Protecting the Planet” (SAPPlings) program. "'I am very much looking forward to this engaging discussion with the young residents of Montgomery…

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September 27, 2021
Read more about the article Hogan Announces Office of Outdoor Recreation
Environment / Parks and Recreation / Tourism
Hogan Announces Office of Outdoor Recreation

Governor Hogan announces the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation and names J. Daryl Anthony to serve as executive director. In a press release last Friday, Governor Larry Hogan announced the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation, a brand new office within the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The governor named J. Daryl Anthony, a 35-year DNR veteran and former assistant secretary, as the office's new executive director "'One of our state’s…

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September 27, 2021
Read more about the article The Immediate First Step to Effective Cybersecurity is a Positive Mindset
Business Affairs / Information Technology
The Immediate First Step to Effective Cybersecurity is a Positive Mindset

Guest Author: Tim Rahschulte of the Professional Development Academy As a cybersecurity leader, your success is determined by your ability to improve the security of company assets and stakeholders. No doubt this is a challenging endeavor. The landscape is constantly changing, variables are increasingly complex, and threat actors need only to win one attack while you need to successfully defend against every single one. Your success will be dependent upon hardware, software, and people at…

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September 27, 2021
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