Read more about the article Optimizing Pharmacy Benefits for Counties
Health and Human Services / Summer Conference
Optimizing Pharmacy Benefits for Counties

MACo’s 2026 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by MedImpact!  About MedImpact:  MedImpact was founded more than three decades ago by a pharmacist and independent drug store owner who saw firsthand how families struggled with the high cost of prescriptions, and how it impacted their lives, financial security, and health. So he started MedImpact to make prescription benefits understandable and accessible. While we have grown to be one of the leading PBMs in America,…

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July 16, 2026
Read more about the article Not Sure What To Attend at Summer #MACoCon? Check Out These Tracks
County News / Summer Conference
Not Sure What To Attend at Summer #MACoCon? Check Out These Tracks

MACo’s Summer Conference, “Build What's Next,” is scheduled for August 12-15, 2026, in Ocean City, MD. With more than 70 hours of educational content, it might be hard to choose what to attend – check out our topic-focused tracks for help deciding! MACo’s Summer Conference has “something for everyone” – whether you’re interested in affordable housing, cybersecurity, or employee relations, we’ve got a session (or several!) for you. We’ve compiled several lists of topic-focused “tracks”…

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July 15, 2026
Read more about the article What’s New at DHCD: Tools, Partnerships, and Opportunities for Counties 
Housing and Community Development / Summer Conference
What’s New at DHCD: Tools, Partnerships, and Opportunities for Counties 

MACo’s 2026 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)!  About Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD):  The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development transforms communities into places people want to call home. Through investments in community-led placemaking, housing and small business development, infrastructure and broadband deployment, we partner with local government, nonprofits, and private sector stakeholders to…

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July 15, 2026
Read more about the article 4 “Rs” to Get Revved Up for Summer #MACoCon
Summer Conference
4 “Rs” to Get Revved Up for Summer #MACoCon

MACo’s Summer Conference, “Build What's Next,” is coming up August 12-15, 2026, at the Convention Center in Ocean City, MD. Here are 4 “Rs” to help you get ready… A big “thank you” to the IBEW Local 24 for their sponsorship of MACo’s exhibit hall! 1. Renew your view of Maryland – Plan to Visit the County Exhibits in Hall ABC Be sure to visit our county exhibitors in Hall ABC on the first floor of the Convention…

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July 15, 2026
Read more about the article #MACoCon Solutions Showcase Features Leaders in Cyber Security, Surplus Auctions, Benefits Management, AND MORE!
County News / Summer Conference
#MACoCon Solutions Showcase Features Leaders in Cyber Security, Surplus Auctions, Benefits Management, AND MORE!

MACo’s Summer Conference Solutions Showcase will feature innovative and effective ways to address county governance challenges. Join us to hear from industry experts and thought leaders on topics like AI in cloud computing, digital connectivity, benefits management, and more! The Solutions Showcase schedule is listed below… Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Prevention Matters: How Maryland’s Shock Trauma Center Is Leading the Charge Against Preventable Injuries Hosted by University of Maryland Medical System This session will highlight the…

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July 15, 2026
Read more about the article Check Out These Taste of MD Reception Samples at Summer #MACoCon
Summer Conference / Tourism
Check Out These Taste of MD Reception Samples at Summer #MACoCon

Attend the Taste of Maryland Reception on Thursday of MACo’s Summer Conference to sample everything Maryland has to offer! MACo’s Taste of Maryland Reception will be held on Thursday, August 13, from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm in Exhibit Hall C (ticket required). Join us to experience tasting samples from unique and exciting venues across Maryland. Learn more about tourism destinations and agritourism ventures. Sample items like eastern shore oysters, western Maryland cheese, central Maryland beer, and…

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July 14, 2026
Read more about the article New Technologies Offer Counties New Tools for Safer, Smarter Detention Centers
Information Technology / Public Safety and Corrections / Summer Conference
New Technologies Offer Counties New Tools for Safer, Smarter Detention Centers

As local detention centers continue to modernize operations, artificial intelligence is emerging as a new tool with potential applications beyond traditional technology. A recent Urban Institute report highlights how AI systems are beginning to assist correctional facilities with administrative tasks, movement tracking, documentation requirements, and more—functions that consume significant staff time in facilities already facing workforce shortages. By automating routine processes, these tools can allow correctional officers and detention staff to spend more time on…

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July 14, 2026
Read more about the article Bipartisan Bill Would Study AI’s Impact on Older Adults
Health and Human Services / Information Technology / Summer Conference
Bipartisan Bill Would Study AI’s Impact on Older Adults

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into daily life, a bipartisan group of US senators is seeking to better understand how these technologies are affecting older Americans. In a recent press release, US Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) have introduced the Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act, legislation that would direct federal research into how AI tools, including chatbots and voice assistants, are shaping the lives of older adults. The…

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July 14, 2026
Read more about the article Montgomery Taps Reserves as Weather Response Costs Exceed $50M
County Budgets / Emergency Management / Summer Conference
Montgomery Taps Reserves as Weather Response Costs Exceed $50M

Montgomery County has spent more than $51 million responding to snowstorms and severe weather during the past fiscal year, illustrating a growing fiscal challenge facing counties across Maryland as emergency response and recovery costs continue to climb. Last month, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $44.4 million supplemental appropriation from the County's General Fund Undesignated Reserves to cover snow removal and storm cleanup costs that exceeded the fiscal 2026 budget. The supplemental includes approximately…

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July 14, 2026
Read more about the article Social Security: The Choice of a Lifetime 
Summer Conference
Social Security: The Choice of a Lifetime 

MACo’s 2026 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Nationwide Retirement Solutions!  About Nationwide Retirement Solutions:  Nationwide Retirement Services provides retirement planning solutions, including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans, for employees, employers, and organizations to help prepare for financial security in retirement. Nationwide Retirement Services, also known as Nationwide Retirement Plans, offers a range of tax-deferred retirement plans designed to help individuals save for retirement while benefiting from potential tax advantages. These services…

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July 14, 2026
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