Cost Control + Access:  How CloseKnit Primary Care Supports Your Workforce 

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 CloseKnit!  About CloseKnit:  Managing your health isn’t easy, and real life doesn’t slow down to make it simpler. Between everything you juggle every day, care should fit into your life, not compete with it. Our focus is on making your care more convenient, connected, and seamless, while never losing sight of what it’s all for: helping you live the fullest, longest life…

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Beyond Compliance: What’s Next for Digital Accessibility? Find Out at #MACoCon

As local governments continue to adapt to evolving digital accessibility requirements, ensuring websites, documents, social media, and other online content are accessible is no longer just a best practice; it's a legal responsibility. With the compliance deadline for the U.S. Department of Justice's updated ADA Title II rule now in effect, counties are shifting from planning to implementation, making accessibility an increasingly important part of day-to-day communications and digital services. The session, "You’re Digitally ADA…

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Exhibitor Prize Drawings at the MACo Summer Conference

The Exhibit Hall (and now Bayfront) at the MACo Summer Conference is always a hub of energy, where attendees connect with vendors, explore new solutions, and, in some cases, win exciting prizes. This year, many of our exhibitors are offering raffle giveaways at their booths, ranging from useful tech tools to unique gift bundles. Attendees are encouraged to visit exhibitors, learn about their products and services, and enter drawings for a chance to win. A few…

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From Complaint to Compliance: How Prince George’s County’s Strike Force is Transforming Neighborhood Quality of Life 

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 Prince George's County Strike Force!  About Prince George's County Strike Force:  Project Elevate is an initiative launched on June 23, 2025, by County Executive Aisha N. Braveboy in response to the need for revitalization and beautification efforts throughout Prince George’s County. This initiative relies heavily on the support of our County agencies, particularly the Department of Public Works…

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Immigration Policy Shifts Across All Levels of Government at #MACoCon

Immigration polices at the local, state, and federal level have been evolving rapidly with residents and government officials seeking clarity on protocols in Maryland.  County officials are increasingly navigating the local impacts of a rapidly changing immigration landscape, even as many of the key policy decisions are being made at the federal and state levels. This session will provide a timely, nonpartisan overview of the latest developments and help officials understand how federal enforcement actions,…

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Can’t Miss at #MACoCon: Protecting County Infrastructure in the Digital Age

At the 2026 MACo Summer Conference, attendees will examine one of local government's fastest-growing responsibilities: protecting the technology that keeps essential public services running. Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. Counties depend on connected systems to operate public safety, emergency communications, utilities, financial systems, public works, and countless other services residents rely on every day. Protecting County Infrastructure in the Digital Age A cyberattack can do more than disrupt email or computer networks.…

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The European Union AI Act Transparency Rules Take Effect

The European Union has entered a new phase of AI regulation, with transparency requirements for chatbots, AI-generated content, and deepfakes now officially in effect. As covered in an article from the EdTech Innovation Hub, the European Union has begun enforcing new transparency requirements under the AI Act. Effective August 2, Article 50 requires organizations that develop or use certain AI systems to clearly disclose when people interact with AI or consume AI-generated content. The rules…

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NACo EDGE:  The County Advantage

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 the National Association of Counties (NACo) Public Promise Procurement Program!  About NACo's Public Promise Procurement Program:  As the #1 advocate for county governments, your employees & your taxpayers, the public sector professionals of NACo EDGE are here to help you do more with your resources. As a purchasing cooperative expressly for public entities, Public Promise Procurement understands the nuances of…

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Bay Goals, Stormwater Realities: What Counties Need to Know

Hear how the state and counties are partnering improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.  The health of the Chesapeake Bay is essential to Maryland’s environment, economy, and quality of life. Clean water supports wildlife, recreation, tourism, agriculture, and communities across the state. Preserving this natural resource requires continued investment in stormwater management, wastewater systems, and aging infrastructure. Counties will play a central role in continuing to advance this work, tailoring restoration efforts to meet…

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Women of MACo To Welcome Delegate Heather Bagnall as Featured Speaker

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and Delegate Heather Bagnall to Speak at Women of MACo Luncheon A hallmark of the annual MACo Summer Conference is the opportunity to hear from leaders at every level of government on the issues shaping Maryland's counties. This year's Women of MACo Luncheon will feature two distinguished guest speakers: Congresswoman April McClain Delaney, who represents Maryland's 6th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives, and Delegate Heather Bagnall, Chair of…

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