Read more about the article Meet the New State Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance
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Meet the New State Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance

The Division of Family and Medical Leve Insurance will oversee the implementation and regulation of Maryland's new paid leave benefit program. Here, we spotlight the new Division and its leadership. The Maryland Department of Labor has created a new office to guide the implementation and regulation of the state's new paid leave benefits law and program. Called The Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI), the FAMLI Division is tasked with establishing and administering Maryland's…

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June 12, 2023
Read more about the article Howard Establishes First-Ever Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program for County Teachers
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Howard Establishes First-Ever Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program for County Teachers

Howard County will be the first in the state to offer student loan repayment assistance for county public school teachers in an effort to hire and retain educators. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball recently introduced new legislation to help Howard County public school teachers repay their student loans. The assistance program would be the first local one for teachers. The Howard County Council was quick to act and unanimously approved the initiative. The Student Loan…

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June 12, 2023
Read more about the article Due Soon: Public Comments on Paid Leave Private Plans “Discussion Document”
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Due Soon: Public Comments on Paid Leave Private Plans “Discussion Document”

The Maryland Department of Labor has released a "discussion document" outlining draft guidance and processes for employers to seek approval to use private plans to implement paid leave benefits. Oral comments will be considered on June 15, and written comments are due on June 20.  The Maryland Department of Labor's FAMLI Division -- tasked with implementing and guiding the statewide Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law -- has released a "discussion document" on private…

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June 9, 2023
Read more about the article Mayor Scott to Nominate Richard Worley as Next Baltimore City Police Commissioner
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Mayor Scott to Nominate Richard Worley as Next Baltimore City Police Commissioner

Today, June 8, 2023, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that he would nominate Richard Worley, current Deputy Commissioner of the Baltimore City Police Department’s (BPD) Operations Bureau, to serve as Baltimore City's next Police Commissioner.   “Deputy Commissioner Worley has proven his commitment to our city time and time again. As a fellow son of Baltimore and an experienced public servant, it is clear that he is the right person to lead this department into…

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June 8, 2023
Read more about the article Former Montgomery County Delegate, Kumar Barve, Sworn in as Member of Md. Public Service Commission
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Former Montgomery County Delegate, Kumar Barve, Sworn in as Member of Md. Public Service Commission

Former Montgomery County delegate Kumar Barve was sworn in Wednesday as the newest member of the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC). Barve, a Rockville resident, was appointed by Gov. Wes Moore to succeed Commissioner Patrice M. Bubar, who has served since May 18, 2022. Barve is expected to take his seat on the bench in the next week. Prior to his appointment, Barve had served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1991 until May…

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June 7, 2023
Read more about the article Understanding How the Feds Calculate the Unemployment Rate and What it Means
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Understanding How the Feds Calculate the Unemployment Rate and What it Means

This article is part of MACo’s Policy Deep Dive series, where expert policy analysts explore and explain the top county policy issues of the day. A new article is added each week – read all of MACo’s Policy Deep Dives. The United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases monthly data on jobs and unemployment. This information provides critical insight into the health and projected well-being of the national economy, American workers…

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June 7, 2023
Read more about the article MACo, County HR Leaders Participate in Paid Leave Stakeholder Meetings
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MACo, County HR Leaders Participate in Paid Leave Stakeholder Meetings

The Department of Labor is hosting a series of stakeholder engagement sessions on implementing Marlyand's paid family and medical leave law. County governments were well-represented at the first meeting. The Time to Care Act (TCA), passed by the Maryland legislature earlier this year, requires employers with at least 15 employees in the state to offer State-mandated paid family leave benefits beginning in 2025. All 24 of Maryland’s counties — as employers — fall under the TCA…

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June 6, 2023
Read more about the article City’s “Hire Up” Program Offering Youth Work Alternatives
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City’s “Hire Up” Program Offering Youth Work Alternatives

Baltimore City's "Hire Up" program to offer youth work opportunities is seeing success with City's "squeegee kids." Baltimore City is actively providing City youth with alternative opportunities for work and engagement after the City's growing "squeegee kid" culture posed risks for youth and communities. In November 2022, City and business leaders created the Squeegee Collaborative to discuss solutions. As a result, “no squeegee zones” were established, and the City prioritized connecting adolescents with wrap-around services and…

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June 6, 2023
Read more about the article Local Governments Consider Policies to Guide AI in the County/Municipal Workplace
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Local Governments Consider Policies to Guide AI in the County/Municipal Workplace

Local governments -- as employers and policymakers -- are considering the role of artificial intelligence and how it might shape the delivery of public services and the work of county/municipal staff. Artificial intelligence ("AI") is rapidly growing in virtually all aspects of 21st-century living, including goods production, transportation, education, and even constituent and public services. Counties and municipalities around the country are formulating AI policies to help deliver public services, respond to resident requests, and streamline work…

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June 5, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winners in Children & Youth and Human Services
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2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winners in Children & Youth and Human Services

Introducing Our Celebratory Blog Series: Showcasing the Remarkable Achievements of Maryland's Award-Winning Counties! Join us on an exciting journey as we embark on a special blog series dedicated to honoring the exceptional accomplishments of the counties that triumphed in the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Achievement Awards. Each week, we will shine a well-deserved spotlight on a few remarkable counties, delving into their accomplishments, innovative initiatives, and the profound impact they have had on…

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June 5, 2023
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