Read more about the article Rural Maryland Council Seeks Input on Community Needs and Priorities
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Rural Maryland Council Seeks Input on Community Needs and Priorities

The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) invites residents, business owners, community leaders, and other stakeholders to participate in a survey to help shape future investments and policy priorities for rural communities across the state. The survey, which takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, will help inform RMC's legislative advocacy efforts, program priorities, and future funding decisions. Feedback will also support planning for the Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund and two key grant programs: the Maryland Agricultural…

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June 11, 2026
Read more about the article Maryland Environmental Leader Kim Coble Announces Retirement
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Maryland Environmental Leader Kim Coble Announces Retirement

Kim Coble, a longtime advocate on environmental and climate policy issues in Maryland, has announced plans to retire as executive director of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) and Maryland LCV Education Fund. Coble has led the organization since 2019, overseeing a period of significant growth and helping shape several major environmental policy discussions in Annapolis. Prior to joining Maryland LCV, she served in leadership roles at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, where she…

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June 11, 2026
Read more about the article Free Technical Assistance for Water Infrastructure Projects Available for Counties
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Free Technical Assistance for Water Infrastructure Projects Available for Counties

Counties, municipalities, and water utilities seeking funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects may be eligible for free technical assistance through the Region 3 Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) program. Coordinated by the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center with funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the program helps communities identify, pursue, and manage funding for water infrastructure projects. Assistance is available throughout EPA Region 3, which includes Maryland, and is provided at…

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June 11, 2026
Read more about the article The Briefing Room Ep 5: The Annapolis Energy Agenda
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The Briefing Room Ep 5: The Annapolis Energy Agenda

In the final episode of The Briefing Room energy series, host Dom Butchko turns the conversation to Annapolis and the broader policy choices shaping Maryland’s energy future.   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 9, 2026
Read more about the article Defunct Maryland Coal Plant to Receive Major Federal Investment
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Defunct Maryland Coal Plant to Receive Major Federal Investment

As part of a broader push by federal leaders to encourage coal use, a defunct western Maryland plant is slated for major federal investment.  As energy continues to be a central issue for policymakers at all levels of government, strategies for addressing affordability, reliability, and generation needs are diverging significantly between the state and federal levels. Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced a $700 million investment in coal infrastructure nationwide. The largest share, approximately…

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June 9, 2026
Read more about the article Counties Face Major Cliff as Congress Debates Water Infrastructure Funding
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Counties Face Major Cliff as Congress Debates Water Infrastructure Funding

Counties could face a major water infrastructure funding cliff later this year if Congress does not renew several key federal funding programs set to expire on September 30. The programs, originally funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, support drinking water systems, wastewater infrastructure, PFAS remediation, lead service line replacement, and other critical projects. The National Association of Counties and a coalition of local government organizations are urging Congress to reauthorize the programs at…

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June 8, 2026
Read more about the article Fun Fact: This Garrett County Destination Once Hosted Albert Einstein
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Fun Fact: This Garrett County Destination Once Hosted Albert Einstein

In September 1946, one of the world's most famous minds sought the same mountain views, fresh air, and relaxation that attract visitors to Deep Creek Lake today. Albert Einstein, best known for developing the theory of relativity and the iconic equation E = mc², spent two weeks vacationing at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County. In search of rest, solitude, and relief from health concerns, the renowned scientist exchanged the spotlight for the beauty of…

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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 Data Center Growth Gets New Guardrails in Pennsylvania
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Data Center Growth Gets New Guardrails in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s new data center standards may offer Maryland a useful model for balancing multiple goals. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is adding new guardrails around data center development as states confront the fast-growing demand for AI infrastructure. The state's new standards aim to balance economic development with concerns over energy costs, grid reliability, water use, environmental impacts, workforce needs, and local community input. Developers seeking state support would be expected to show how their projects address…

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June 2, 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
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