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
Read more about the article What’s Next for County Budgets? Find Out at #MACoCon
County Budgets / Summer Conference
What’s Next for County Budgets? Find Out at #MACoCon

At the 2026 MACo Summer Conference, county leaders will examine one of local government's most pressing challenges: balancing growing fiscal demands with limited revenue flexibility. County governments continue to navigate rising education and infrastructure costs, State cost shifts, inflation, and economic uncertainty while delivering the essential services residents rely on every day. As these pressures mount, local leaders are increasingly focused on sustaining core services, maintaining long-term financial stability, and preparing for future economic challenges.…

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July 13, 2026
Read more about the article I, Teacher…Education in the Virtual Age at #MACoCon
Education / Summer Conference
I, Teacher…Education in the Virtual Age at #MACoCon

The future of education will be driven by advancements in and applications of innovative new technologies. At #MACoCon local leaders will come together to discuss the benefits and potential costs of integrating those resources.  As counties continue to invest in the future of public education, understanding the rapidly evolving role of technology in classrooms is essential. This session will provide county leaders, education stakeholders, and policymakers with valuable insight into how artificial intelligence, digital learning…

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July 13, 2026
Read more about the article Put Your Organization Front & Center – Give Remarks at a Session or Meeting at #MACoCon
Summer Conference
Put Your Organization Front & Center – Give Remarks at a Session or Meeting at #MACoCon

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with Maryland's county leaders? Consider sponsoring one of MACo's educational sessions or affiliate meetings at the 2026 Summer Conference. Educational session and affiliate meeting sponsorships include a speaking engagement for the sponsor's representative - 2 minutes of remarks at the beginning of the session or meeting. These sponsorships offer a unique opportunity to introduce your organization to an engaged audience of county officials, agency leaders, and state decision-makers…

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July 13, 2026
Read more about the article Green Banks Unlock New Investment for Local Infrastructure #MACoCon
Energy / Environment / Housing and Community Development / Summer Conference / Transportation and Public Works
Green Banks Unlock New Investment for Local Infrastructure #MACoCon

Green banks could help counties bundle resilience projects, attract institutional investment, and expand funding for critical local infrastructure. Counties, particular smaller and more rural jurisdictions, often struggle to finance resilience, energy, and green infrastructure projects because smaller individual projects are generally too fragmented to attract pension funds, insurance companies, and other large institutional investors. Although these investors control significant amounts of capital and seek stable, long-term returns, they typically lack an efficient way to evaluate…

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July 13, 2026
Read more about the article The Electric Slide – AI, Data Centers, and Counties #MACoCon
Energy / Environment / Planning and Zoning / Summer Conference / Transportation and Public Works
The Electric Slide – AI, Data Centers, and Counties #MACoCon

Explore how AI and data center growth is reshaping energy demand, infrastructure, affordability, land use, and economic development for Maryland counties. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and data centers presents important opportunities and challenges for counties. These facilities can support economic development and expand the local tax base, but they also create significant demands on critical infrastructure. Counties must balance competing considerations to ensure development occurs responsibly and that surrounding communities share in the…

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July 13, 2026
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