Read more about the article Montgomery County Government Receives ‘Gold Bell Seal’ Award for Being a National Leader in Workplace Mental Health
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Montgomery County Government Receives ‘Gold Bell Seal’ Award for Being a National Leader in Workplace Mental Health

Montgomery County Government has received a prestigious 2022-23 “Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health” award. The award recognizes the County's employee-centered programs and efforts aimed at promoting mental health in the workplace.  The Bell Seal National Certification program, led by Mental Health America (MHA), annually recognizes a small number of leading employers committed to creating mentally healthy work environments for employees. “We are honored to be recognized by Mental Health America for our efforts…

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July 19, 2023
Read more about the article Bridging the Gap: Reaching Your Residents
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Bridging the Gap: Reaching Your Residents

Whether providing safe and fun playgrounds or responding to emergency situations, counties serve diverse communities with a range of abilities and needs and must communicate effectively with all community members. Often, counties are sharing critical and time-sensitive information – the effectiveness of which has real-life consequences. In addition, technological innovations and strategic messaging allow governments to reach more people effectively. This panel will touch on state-of-the-art resources and best practices to reach ALL constituents, including…

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July 17, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winner in Information Technology (Part 3)
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2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winner in Information Technology (Part 3)

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 29, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Howard County’s 15 Wins in Information Technology (Part 1)
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2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Howard County’s 15 Wins in Information Technology (Part 1)

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 26, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winners in Civic Education – Public Information and Transportation
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2023 NACo Achievement Awards: Spotlight on Maryland County Winners in Civic Education – Public Information and Transportation

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 8, 2023
Read more about the article Powerful Progress: Unveiling Maryland’s Best Cities for Women to Launch Careers
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Powerful Progress: Unveiling Maryland’s Best Cities for Women to Launch Careers

In an article published by Augsburg University in Minneapolis, U.S. cities were ranked based on criteria that indicate the degree to which women are set up to succeed in their careers. In their analysis, two Maryland cities, Baltimore and Frederick made it on the top 15 list coming in at 6th and 9th respectively. Methodology: How the university ranked the cities After evaluating 399 U.S. principal cities of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) the university scored…

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June 1, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups
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2023 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups

Catch up on all of the latest outcomes of the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session with wrap-ups on important county-related bills in each policy area. In addition to the swearing-in of a new governor, comptroller, attorney general, and legislators alike, the 445th legislative session kicked off with more relaxed health and safety measures compared to the turbulence of the last few years. With the 2023 session in the books, it's time to take stock. As…

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April 14, 2023
Read more about the article 2023 End of Session Wrap-Up: Public Information and Ethics
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2023 End of Session Wrap-Up: Public Information and Ethics

The segment below provides a brief overview of MACo’s work in the area of public information and ethics in the 2023 General Assembly.  County governments gather and maintain public information as part of their various functions. Compliance with the Maryland Public Information Act and maintenance of a high level of ethics in all government practices are priorities throughout the administrative agencies and legislative bodies of Maryland’s county governments. Through its advocacy and professional education in…

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April 13, 2023
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