Read more about the article Deep Dive: Cannabis and the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, Part Two
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Deep Dive: Cannabis and the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, Part Two

In July, 2026, the Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM), through its Office of Social Equity, released emergency regulations for the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF). The regulations establish additional requirements for counties administering and distributing CRRF funding. In part one of MACo's Cannabis and the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF) deep dive, the article explained what the Fund is and its history. Part one walked through the passage of the Cannabis…

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October 23, 2026
Read more about the article Carroll Maintains Triple AAA Bond Ratings for Ninth Consecutive Year
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Carroll Maintains Triple AAA Bond Ratings for Ninth Consecutive Year

Carroll County has maintained the highest possible credit ratings from all three major rating agencies for the ninth consecutive year, supporting favorable borrowing costs for county infrastructure and capital projects. Carroll County announced that Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody's have reaffirmed its AAA/AAA/Aaa bond ratings, respectively, marking the ninth consecutive year the County has received the highest possible ratings from all three agencies. The ratings reflect the County's financial position and creditworthiness, helping…

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October 22, 2026
Read more about the article Calvert County Parks & Recreation Earns National Reaccreditation
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Calvert County Parks & Recreation Earns National Reaccreditation

Calvert County's Department of Parks & Recreation has earned national reaccreditation after demonstrating compliance with 154 standards for park and recreation agency operations, management, and service delivery. The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation has earned reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), recognizing the department's continued adherence to national standards for parks and recreation services. CAPRA is the only national…

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October 22, 2026
Read more about the article Anne Arundel County Cuts Permit Review Times by Up to 50%
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Anne Arundel County Cuts Permit Review Times by Up to 50%

Anne Arundel County reports significant reductions in permit review times following improvements to its digital permitting system, with online applications now accounting for nearly 94% of submissions. Anne Arundel County has reduced permit review times by 34% to 50% across standard project categories over the past several years, according to an October 15 announcement from County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Department of Inspections and Permits. The improvements come as the County continues to modernize…

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October 22, 2026
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Early Voting Underway in Maryland

In-person early voting for Maryland’s 2026 Gubernatorial General Election begins today, Thursday, October 22, giving voters eight days to cast a ballot before Election Day. Early voting runs through Thursday, October 29, with voting centers open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm each day, including Saturday and Sunday. Voters can cast a ballot at any early voting center in the county where they live. Anyone in line by 8:00 pm will be allowed to vote.…

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October 22, 2026
Read more about the article State Revenue Gains Come With a Catch
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State Revenue Gains Come With a Catch

Maryland closed fiscal 2026 ahead of forecast, but much of the strength came from capital gains and other non-wage income rather than a stronger labor market. The latest numbers look better than the economy underneath them, with slower withholding growth and continued job losses raising questions about how much of that strength will hold. Maryland finished fiscal 2026 $563.5 million above the official revenue estimate. Bureau of Revenue Estimates Director Robert Rehrmann told the MACo…

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October 21, 2026
Read more about the article Prediction Markets, AI Agents, and Who Sets the Rules
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Prediction Markets, AI Agents, and Who Sets the Rules

From betting on election outcomes to AI agents acting on their own, emerging technologies are raising new questions about regulation, accountability, and the role of government. On this week's Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson welcome back Ben Yelin of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security and the University of Maryland Carey School of Law for a "tech talk" about the rapidly changing technology landscape. Tune in to the…

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October 16, 2026
Read more about the article Allegany Finalizes Agreement for 65-Home Redevelopment in Cumberland
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Allegany Finalizes Agreement for 65-Home Redevelopment in Cumberland

Allegany County has finalized a development agreement with D.R. Horton to transform the former Allegany High School property into a 65-home residential community, expanding local housing options and returning the site to productive use. The Village Crossing at Campobello project will include at least 44 attached homes and 21 detached homes, with anticipated prices ranging from about $180,000 to under $300,000. The agreement allows D.R. Horton to acquire residential lots in phases as the redevelopment…

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October 15, 2026
Read more about the article Montgomery Council Considers Three Targeted Tax Credits
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Montgomery Council Considers Three Targeted Tax Credits

The Montgomery County Council is considering three tax-credit proposals for families with children, homeowners, and public school employees. The County Council held public hearings on all three bills on October 13, with committee work sessions scheduled for October 29. Bill 46-26 would create a County grant supplementing Maryland’s child tax credit. Taxpayers with federal adjusted gross income of $15,000 or less could receive $500 per qualifying child, decreasing by $50 for each additional $1,000 in…

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October 15, 2026
Read more about the article Frederick County To Host First County-Based Farm2Food Accelerator
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Frederick County To Host First County-Based Farm2Food Accelerator

Frederick County will host the first county-based cohort of the NASDA Foundation's Farm2Food Accelerator in January 2027, offering farmers and food businesses training to develop and market products made with locally sourced agricultural ingredients. The Frederick County Office of Agriculture is bringing the 12-week program to the County to help agricultural businesses develop new products and expand their market opportunities. The initiative focuses on value-added agriculture, allowing farmers and food producers to generate additional revenue…

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October 15, 2026
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