Read more about the article Comptroller Franchot Announces Agency Leadership Appointments
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Comptroller Franchot Announces Agency Leadership Appointments

Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced the appointment of Emmanuel M. "Manny" Welsh as Chief of Staff, effective November 2, 2020. Mr. Welsh has been serving as Acting Chief of Staff since October 5, 2020. "Manny is a bright and dedicated public servant who is uniquely qualified to build upon the many successes of our nationally-recognized agency," Comptroller Franchot said. "Over the past few years, I've seen Manny gain the universal respect of his colleagues and…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article Howard County Executive Ball Delivers 2020 State of the County Speech
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Howard County Executive Ball Delivers 2020 State of the County Speech

Announces “HoCo RISE Collaborative” comprised of independent workgroups to assist Howard County’s recovery from COVID-19 Howard County Executive Calvin Ball yesterday delivered the inaugural Howard County “State of County” address virtually to Howard County residents. Under the theme, “We Rise Together,” Ball addressed the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and announced the next major step in the county’s recovery effort, “The HoCo RISE Collaborative” an effort, chaired by former Howard County Executive Ken Ulman,…

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October 29, 2020
Read more about the article MDH Awards $50 Million to Combat Substance Abuse
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MDH Awards $50 Million to Combat Substance Abuse

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) yesterday announced awards for more than $50 million in new grant funding to advance substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery support initiatives in communities statewide through the State Opioid Response (SOR) II grant. Made possible by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SOR II includes more than $12 million in funding for new grant recipients. “As we see opioid and other substance use-related deaths on the…

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October 29, 2020
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Howard Office of Purchasing to Be Renamed, Receives Achievement in Excellence Award

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today pre-filed legislation to rename the Office of Purchasing to Office of Procurement and Contract Administration. The new name is more modern and accurate and reflects the procurement leadership set forth by the office. For the 12th consecutive year, the Howard County Office of Purchasing was recognized by the National Procurement Institute with their coveted Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) award for 2020. Howard County was one of only…

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October 27, 2020
Read more about the article MSDE Approves Partial Waiver to Include Non-Immunized Kids in Enrollment Count
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MSDE Approves Partial Waiver to Include Non-Immunized Kids in Enrollment Count

In the Maryland State Board of Education meeting yesterday, the Board unanimously approved a partial waiver to remove the age-appropriate immunizations requirement for the September 30 enrollment count, which is used to calculate State aid under the foundation program. Normally, a student is required to both be a bona fide resident of Maryland and have age-appropriate immunizations in order to be counted in the September 30 enrollment count. Due to the pandemic, local school systems…

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October 27, 2020
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Prince George’s Relaunches Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today is relaunching the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which will offer relief to landlords on behalf of renters experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The relaunch of our Emergency Rental Assistance Program will support Prince Georgians who continue to experience financial difficulties due to the pandemic,” said Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. “We will continue to do everything we can…

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October 27, 2020
Read more about the article Montgomery County Council Member Craig Rice to Co-Chair NACo Broadband Task Force
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Montgomery County Council Member Craig Rice to Co-Chair NACo Broadband Task Force

National Association of Counties (NACo) President Gary Moore announced Montgomery County Council Member Craig Rice will co-chair the newly formed broadband task force to study the lack of reliable broadband with a particular focus on the challenges facing underserved communities. The task force, comprised of nearly three dozen county government officials from across the country, will examine public and private sector efforts to deploy broadband and create a basis for local governments to help bridge…

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October 27, 2020
Read more about the article State Superintendent Continues to Encourage In-Person Instruction
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State Superintendent Continues to Encourage In-Person Instruction

State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon continued to encourage local school systems to return to in-person instruction during the latest State Board of Education meeting. In the meeting, Salmon stated that "we must all unite in our efforts to maintain equitable learning opportunities and safely return students to their schools. Rather than focusing on obstacles that impede that goal, we must focus on solutions that will overcome them.  The necessary health guidance is available to…

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October 27, 2020
Read more about the article Anne Arundel Launches $10 Million Restaurant Grant Program
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Anne Arundel Launches $10 Million Restaurant Grant Program

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman today announced a new program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to the County's restaurants and foodservice businesses. The County is committing $5 million of its federal CARES Act funding to the grant program, which is designed to help restaurants and other businesses struggling due to COVID-related restrictions and waning consumer confidence. “From the beginning of this pandemic, our restaurants, and their hard-working employees have been left with…

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October 27, 2020
Read more about the article Montgomery Continues to Expand ‘Shared Streets’ Program
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Montgomery Continues to Expand ‘Shared Streets’ Program

Last week, Montgomery County added new areas to their 'Shared Streets' program that makes roadways more friendly to pedestrians and cyclists. The County announced that parts of Woodland Drive will be designated as “Temporary Neighborhood Greenways,” which means vehicle traffic will be limited to primarily local traffic. This strategy supports local businesses by making it easier for foot traffic to reach dining and shopping. With the new additions on Woodland Drive the program now has…

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October 27, 2020
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