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Diversity Caucus to Host Reception at MACo Winter Conference

The Maryland County Officials Diversity Caucus (Diversity Caucus), a chapter organization of MACo, will host a reception at the MACo Winter Conference. The reception will be held Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge Maryland. This year the reception will highlight the 2020 census and hard to count communities with remarks from Diversity Caucus Treasurer Prince George's Council Member Deni Taveras. It is…

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November 26, 2019
Read more about the article Institute Warns of Debt From School Construction “Supercharging”
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Institute Warns of Debt From School Construction “Supercharging”

As legislative leaders tout plans to commit long term bonds to fast track billions in school construction projects, some worry about affordability. After failure in the 2019 session due to fiscal concerns in the Senate, legislative leadership announced the 2020 return of the Build to Learn Act, a $2.2 billion school construction and renovation bill. The Maryland Stadium Authority would issue bonds to cover the school construction spending and would be paid back over 20…

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November 26, 2019
Read more about the article Reminder: Fats, Oils and Grease Go in the Trash!
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Reminder: Fats, Oils and Grease Go in the Trash!

American Water, a sponsor of MACo's Winter Conference, recently shared a post from their New Jersey affiliate on tips for proper disposal of cooking mediums to protect home plumbing and sewers.   From American Water's website: Next week, Thanksgiving will kick off the holiday season, bringing friends and loved ones together to celebrate, bond, and most of all eat. Many hours are spent cooking the perfect feast, but not much thought is given to cleaning…

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November 26, 2019
Read more about the article Maryland Counties Secure National Law Firm in Class-Action Suit Against Juul
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Maryland Counties Secure National Law Firm in Class-Action Suit Against Juul

Robbins, Geller, Rudman & Dowd LLP, one of the world's leading complex litigation firms, has been secured by Frederick and Montgomery counties in the growing class-action suit against electronic cigarette company Juul Labs Inc. and Altria Group, which is a 35 percent stakeholder in Juul and the parent company of Phillip Morris USA. The two Maryland counties join the state of California, and New York, which both filed suits against the company last week, according…

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November 26, 2019
Read more about the article Join Secretary Rona Kramer at Women of MACo Reception
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Join Secretary Rona Kramer at Women of MACo Reception

Maryland Department of Aging Secretary Rona Kramer will be the special guest speaker for #MACoCon's Women of MACo Reception on December 4. The Women of MACo chapter organization provides a forum for female elected and appointed officials and professionals to network and discuss topics related to being a female leader. All conference participants are invited to attend this reception and hear from Secretary Kramer. Secretary Kramer will be also discussing the Maryland Community for Life…

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November 25, 2019
Read more about the article Symposium Showcases Policy Making Through a Racial Equity Lens
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Symposium Showcases Policy Making Through a Racial Equity Lens

In collaboration with Associated Black Charities, the MD Center on Economic Policy, and Maryland Hunger Solutions, MACo hosted an eye-opening day-long symposium on policy making through a racial equity lens. Speakers and panelists included: A. Adar Ayira, Associated Black Charities Shelly Hettleman, Maryland House of Delegates Benjamin Orr, Maryland Center on Economic Policy Valeria, Wilson, Economic Policy Institute Michael Wilson, Maryland Hunger Solutions Aliza Wasserman, The National League of Cities Tiffany Ward, Montgomery County The event was…

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November 22, 2019
Read more about the article Send in Questions for #MACoCon Kirwan Panel
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Send in Questions for #MACoCon Kirwan Panel

The general session of #MACoCon will be answering your questions on school funding and the Kirwan Commission. Let MACo know if you have a topic you want directly addressed at the meeting (see instructions near the end of this post.) Breaking Down the Blueprint: School Funding in Focus Description: As the generational debate about school funding continues, join our panel for a hearty discussion on Kirwan – its goals, steps, accountability, and costs. Panelists will…

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November 21, 2019
Read more about the article Frederick Sues Vape Company Juul
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Frederick Sues Vape Company Juul

Frederick County is the latest in Maryland to join a class-action lawsuit against e-cigarette company Juul and its stakeholder Altria. State and local governments across the nation are suing the companies for marketing vapes to teens as well as advertising false or misleading health claims. Montgomery County joined the suit in October. From the Frederick News-Post: Frederick County joins states California, which filed against the company Monday, and New York, which filed its own lawsuit Wednesday, according…

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November 21, 2019
Read more about the article Learn to Save a Life with Overdose and CPR Training at #MACoCon
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Learn to Save a Life with Overdose and CPR Training at #MACoCon

Join in and learn how to save a life! MACo’s Winter Conference will offer an interactive training session on hands-only CPR and administering Naloxone. “Stayin’ Alive” - Learn to Save a Life with Naloxone Training for Opioid Overdoses and Hands-Only CPR Receive in-person, hands-on training and certification in recognizing and responding to opioid overdose with Naloxone. This prescription medication can safely and effectively reverse an opioid overdose. Participants will receive a certificate and a kit…

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November 20, 2019
Read more about the article 2020 General Assembly Forecast
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2020 General Assembly Forecast

Don't be the last to know what's in store for the 2020 legislative session. Get the insights straight from those in key leadership positions at the MACo Winter Conference! Title: 2020 General Assembly Forecast Description: What’s in store for the 2020 legislative session? From fiscal outlooks to pending policy changes, this is your sneak-peak at what’s next in Annapolis. Attendees will get key insight into need-to-know issues and more from legislative leadership and the Administration.…

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November 19, 2019
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