Read more about the article New Innovation Hub Strengthens Charles County Defense Corridor
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New Innovation Hub Strengthens Charles County Defense Corridor

A new advanced manufacturing and defense technology project is taking shape in Charles County as partners broke ground on the Maryland Energetics Innovation Hub, a facility expected to support research, production, and workforce growth tied to the region's defense sector. The project is being developed through a partnership between the American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI), the Energetics Technology Center, and local and federal stakeholders. The initiative is backed by a $50 million award…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article New Research Links Baltimore City’s Violence Reduction Strategy To Declining Crime
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New Research Links Baltimore City’s Violence Reduction Strategy To Declining Crime

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania's Crime and Justice Policy Lab and the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) suggests that Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) played a significant role in the city's recent decline in violent crime. The research found that Baltimore's homicide rate between 2022 and 2025 fell substantially faster than comparable cities, with homicide levels approximately 25% below what researchers would have expected based on national trends and Baltimore's…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article St. Mary’s County Releases 2026 Health Status Report
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St. Mary’s County Releases 2026 Health Status Report

A newly released health report from the St. Mary's County Health Department provides a comprehensive look at the factors shaping health outcomes across the county. The St. Mary's County Health Department has released its 2026 Health Status Report, providing an overview of community health trends and challenges across the county. The report compiles the latest available data on a wide range of health indicators, including population demographics, social drivers of health, behavioral health, maternal and…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Lifts Sewer Moratorium After Capacity Agreement
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Anne Arundel Lifts Sewer Moratorium After Capacity Agreement

County Executive Steuart Pittman this week lifted the sewer capacity moratorium for the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area. The decision allows projects already in the development pipeline and ready to receive sewer allocations from the Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works (DPW) to move forward. Three projects currently qualify for allocations. Anne Arundel County imposed the moratorium in March after peak wastewater flows exceeded limits established under agreements governing the shared regional sewer system.…

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June 4, 2026
Read more about the article Deep Dive: Why Maryland’s Gas Tax Changes Every Year
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Deep Dive: Why Maryland’s Gas Tax Changes Every Year

Maryland drivers will pay slightly more in State gas taxes beginning July 1, but the annual adjustment reflects a much more considerable challenge facing Maryland’s transportation system. The Office of the Maryland Comptroller announced this week that the State gasoline tax will increase from 46.0 cents per gallon to 46.6 cents per gallon. The change amounts to six-tenths of one cent per gallon, or about six cents on a 10-gallon fill-up. While the increase itself…

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June 3, 2026
Read more about the article The Briefing Room Ep 4: The Data Center Dilemma
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The Briefing Room Ep 4: The Data Center Dilemma

In Episode 4 of The Briefing Room, we continue our five-part energy series with a closer look at one of the fastest-growing and most controversial issues facing state and local governments: data centers.   Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!  

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June 2, 2026
Read more about the article Prince George’s County Opens Free Grocery Store Inside Library
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Prince George’s County Opens Free Grocery Store Inside Library

Food access remains a challenge in many communities, particularly for older adults and residents living in areas with limited grocery options. A new initiative in Prince George’s County seeks to address both challenges through a free grocery store located inside a public library. In a recent WTOP article, Prince George’s County has launched an innovative new approach to addressing food insecurity by opening a free grocery store inside the Fairmount Heights Branch Library. The initiative,…

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June 1, 2026
Read more about the article Baltimore County GOP Selects Mangione for Vacant Council Seat
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Baltimore County GOP Selects Mangione for Vacant Council Seat

The Baltimore County Republican Central Committee on May 30 selected State Delegate Nino Mangione as its nominee to fill the vacant District 3 seat on the Baltimore County Council. Mangione emerged from a field of seven Republican candidates seeking the appointment. The committee held a public hearing before selecting a nominee to succeed longtime Council Member Wade Kach, who resigned effective May 7 due to health concerns. Kach represented northern Baltimore County on the County…

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June 1, 2026
Read more about the article May in Maryland: What’s News, What’s Noise?
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May in Maryland: What’s News, What’s Noise?

We're back with another special edition of the Conduit Street Podcast, with the MACo team taking up several issues from this month's headlines, and trying to sort out which are the real stories (news) and which are more smoke than fire (noise). Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe to the Conduit Street Blog and stay in the know!  

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May 29, 2026
Read more about the article Howard Launches Task Force on Disability Inclusion and Crisis Response
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Howard Launches Task Force on Disability Inclusion and Crisis Response

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced a new cross-agency task force to evaluate how local government responds to crises involving people with disabilities and neurodivergences. Established through Executive Order 2026-08, the Task Force on Disability Inclusion, Safety, and Crisis Response will review current policies, procedures, and coordination efforts related to behavioral health emergencies, emergency communications, and frontline response systems. The effort reflects growing nationwide conversations about how local governments train and equip emergency responders…

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May 28, 2026
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