Read more about the article Procurement Made Easier: eMaryland Marketplace Helps Counties Simplify Process
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Procurement Made Easier: eMaryland Marketplace Helps Counties Simplify Process

The Maryland Department of General Services’ Office of State Procurement’s e-procurement system and specialized website feature state-of-the-art procurement technology and simplifies county procurement to save time and money. In 2019, the Department of General Services (DGS) partnered with Nitor, a procurement services firm focused on spend management, to implement the state’s new e-procurement system, eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). Now fully implemented, eMMA allows buyers to collaborate with vendors from the bidding and contracting process through…

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November 21, 2023
Read more about the article New FBI Headquarters: Prince George’s County Triumph
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New FBI Headquarters: Prince George’s County Triumph

The FBI’s long-awaited new headquarters will be built in Prince George’s County, a massive win for Maryland officials who have pursued the project for years while competing against a bid from Virginia. The site adjacent to the Greenbelt Metro Station was selected because it was the lowest cost to taxpayers, offered access to mass transit, and could promote equity, according to the U.S. General Services Administration, which will oversee the project. “GSA looks forward to…

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November 9, 2023
Read more about the article A Decade of Excellence: Celebrating 10 Years of the High-Performance Leadership Academy
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A Decade of Excellence: Celebrating 10 Years of the High-Performance Leadership Academy

Join the Professional Development Academy in celebration as they commemorate a decade of leadership transformation in 2024! This milestone marks a journey of transforming leaders and empowering county government professionals to bring positive change to communities. The NACo High-Performance Leadership Academy is an innovative, completely online 12-week program created to equip frontline county government professionals with practical leadership skills to deliver results for counties and communities. Why HPLA Stands Out: Developed in collaboration with Fortune 1000…

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November 9, 2023
Read more about the article FAMLI Division Seeks Input from Employers About Paid Leave Regulations
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FAMLI Division Seeks Input from Employers About Paid Leave Regulations

The Maryland Department of Labor seeks employer feedback about the state’s paid leave benefit. The Maryland Department of Labor’s FAMLI Division -- the State agency that implements and guides the statewide Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law -- is conducting a research study to better understand businesses' unique needs and the potential challenges the forthcoming paid leave system presents. As a first step, the FAMLI Division is asking employers to complete a brief interest…

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November 7, 2023
Read more about the article Montgomery County Executive and Council President Travel to Asia on Economic Mission
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Montgomery County Executive and Council President Travel to Asia on Economic Mission

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Evan Glass will be in India and Vietnam for an economic development trade mission over the next two weeks. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Evan Glass head to Asia this week for an economic development trade mission. They'll visit India and Vietnam over the next two weeks. India and Vietnam are "two important economic engines with established business and cultural ties to the…

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October 31, 2023
Read more about the article Feds Grant MD Community Colleges Funds for CDL Programs
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Feds Grant MD Community Colleges Funds for CDL Programs

Baltimore County and Prince George's community colleges receive tuition grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation for commercial driver’s license programs. On October 11, U. S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg awarded Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) federal grants for their respective commercial driver's license programs (CDL). The funds, which will serve as tuition grants for students enrolled in the CDL programs, are to prioritize…

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October 12, 2023
Read more about the article Governor Moore Announces $10M Build Our Future Innovation Infrastructure Pilot Program
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Governor Moore Announces $10M Build Our Future Innovation Infrastructure Pilot Program

Last week, Governor Wes Moore launched the Build Our Future grant program, a financial resource for innovation infrastructure projects to support eligible technology sectors. Funded at $10 million, the pilot program will provide matching grants of up to $2 million to projects that demonstrate a transformative impact in accelerating growth and innovation in the state's strategic industry sectors. "From cybersecurity and manufacturing to quantum and drug discovery, we believe the Build Our Future pilot program…

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October 10, 2023
Read more about the article Celebrating New Leadership: Caroline County Announces Key Appointments
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Celebrating New Leadership: Caroline County Announces Key Appointments

The Caroline County Commissioners congratulated two county employees recently hired to new positions. At their Sept. 26 meeting, Katheleen Freeman was announced as the new county administrator, and Daniel Fox assumed the newly created position of deputy county administrator. “I want to say thank you for the opportunity to serve,” Freeman said. Freeman, a Denton resident, has served as director of the Department of Planning and Codes for the past 15 years. She has worked…

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October 4, 2023
Read more about the article State Sets Contribution Rates for FAMLI Paid Leave Benefit
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State Sets Contribution Rates for FAMLI Paid Leave Benefit

The Department of Labor has set the FAMLI contribution rate at .9%. As part of its draft regulatory process for the state's new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) benefit program, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDL) has set contribution rates and has provided guidance on the split between employers and employees. MDL has set the initial contribution rate for the FAMLI State Plan as 0.90% of covered wages, to be equally divided between employees…

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October 3, 2023
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