Read more about the article HUD Unveils Resources to Retrofit and Weatherize Affordable Housing
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HUD Unveils Resources to Retrofit and Weatherize Affordable Housing

HUD recently released resources to help affordable housing communities retrofit & weatherize in the face of a rapidly changing climate.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released new guidance and resources to support the rapid retrofitting and weatherization of America’s affordable housing stock. The agency launched a new technical assistance guide to leverage federal funds to retrofit affordable homes and updated its funding navigator tool to showcase how communities can utilize federal…

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October 1, 2024
Read more about the article NACo EDGE Webinar: AI Leadership Academy Registration Open Now!
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NACo EDGE Webinar: AI Leadership Academy Registration Open Now!

NACo has a new online Leadership course offering! This fully online and facilitated program provides the comprehensive detail that leaders need to navigate the changes of government work relative to available technologies and the human needs of our society.  If you are like most government leaders today, you are looking for the best way to understand the power of AI, mitigate the risk of AI, and navigate the complexity of cascading change occurring because of…

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September 26, 2024
Read more about the article Join the Path to Latine Wealth and Economic Growth in Maryland
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Join the Path to Latine Wealth and Economic Growth in Maryland

On October 1st, Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU) will host the third event in its Pathways to Progress series: Advancing Latine Wealth Creation and Economic Growth in Maryland. This exciting half-day summit will take place at Prince George’s Community College from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and will bring together a dynamic group of leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community advocates. The Pathways to Progress series aims to shine a spotlight on the challenges faced by the…

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September 26, 2024
Read more about the article Check Out These EPA Grants For Recycling & Food Waste!
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Check Out These EPA Grants For Recycling & Food Waste!

EPA recently opened new recycling and food waste prevention funding opportunities worth approximately $117 million for local governments.  Earlier this week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three new funding opportunities, totaling approximately $117 million, to improve recycling infrastructure and consumer education and outreach on wasted food prevention and composting. Two are Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants – for communities and for Tribes and intertribal consortia - focused on improving solid waste…

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September 25, 2024
Read more about the article Calvert Ranked #1 Digital County for Second Year in a Row
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Calvert Ranked #1 Digital County for Second Year in a Row

Calvert County has been recognized as the No. 1 Digital County in the United States for populations up to 150,000 by the Center for Digital Government (CDG) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). This prestigious award marks the second consecutive year that Calvert County has earned this top ranking, reflecting its ongoing commitment to technological excellence and innovation in government services. "This award acknowledges the hard work and dedication throughout county government to enhance…

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September 19, 2024
Read more about the article MD Municipal League Adopts 2025 Legislative Priorities
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MD Municipal League Adopts 2025 Legislative Priorities

The Maryland Municipal League (MML), representing 160 local governments across Maryland, recently approved two legislative priorities for the 2025 Maryland legislative session: improving pedestrian safety and expanding local revenue options. Pedestrian Safety: Streamlining Speed Camera Citation Review One of the top initiatives seeks to enhance pedestrian safety by allowing trained municipal employees to review and certify speed camera citations. Under current law, only sworn law enforcement officers can sign off on speed camera violations, even…

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September 18, 2024
Read more about the article Enroll Today! NACo AI Leadership Academy
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Enroll Today! NACo AI Leadership Academy

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has announced a new professional development opportunity, the NACo Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership Academy, an innovative online program to equip frontline county government leaders with practical knowledge and tools. The six-week pilot course is designed to help county officials better understand and utilize AI to increase effectiveness and advance excellence in public service. “We are pleased to offer this new resource for counties,” said NACo Chief Information Officer Rita…

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September 13, 2024
Read more about the article MEDA + DHCD: See the Future of Maryland’s Main Streets at Their 2024 Conference
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MEDA + DHCD: See the Future of Maryland’s Main Streets at Their 2024 Conference

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) have announced the Main Street Maryland Conference on October 8, 2024, at The Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, Maryland. This event will spotlight the invaluable contributions of Maryland’s Main Streets and the distinct experiences they provide to communities statewide. "For more than 25 years, the Main Street Maryland designation has provided a proven blueprint for successful and…

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September 12, 2024
Read more about the article Overview of EPA’s 2 Year Eval. of Chesapeake Bay Cleanup
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Overview of EPA’s 2 Year Eval. of Chesapeake Bay Cleanup

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. In 2014, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia signed the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement of 2014, establishing 10 goals and 31 outcomes to restore the Bay, its tributaries, and the…

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August 28, 2024
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