Read more about the article Maryland’s Low Unemployment: Good for Workers, Bad for Employers
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Maryland’s Low Unemployment: Good for Workers, Bad for Employers

For the third month in a row, Maryland has had the lowest unemployment rate in the country. As Marylanders find work, there aren't enough job seekers to fill vacancies in some field. Maryland's unemployment rate fell to 1.7 percent in October, less than half of the national average of 3.9 percent. North Dakota had the next lowest rate at 1.9 percent. Additionally, the Baltimore metro area recorded the "lowest jobless rate of any large metro area…

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November 27, 2023
Read more about the article MACo Announces Winners of the Legislative Recognition Award
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MACo Announces Winners of the Legislative Recognition Award

MACo has announced the winners of the Legislative Recognition Award. The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Board of Directors recently voted to present the MACo Recognition Award to four (4) individuals for supporting issues important to counties. With these awards, MACo recognizes policymakers who have advocated for counties on specific issues and county staff who have gone above and beyond to assist Maryland’s counties. AWARD WINNERS Delegate Regina T. Boyce: Delegate Boyce has been tireless…

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November 27, 2023
Read more about the article 2 Ways to Close Out Your Time at #MACoCon
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2 Ways to Close Out Your Time at #MACoCon

MACo’s Winter Conference (December 6-8) will be packed with information about how to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead for Maryland. We’re pushing the content right up until the last minute…see why Friday is just as “can’t miss” as Wednesday… Here are two ways to end your Friday that will leave you thinking about the next steps for your county: 1. 2024 General Assembly Forecast The 2024 legislative session is right around the corner,…

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November 22, 2023
Read more about the article Let’s Talk AI – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
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Let’s Talk AI – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the world and how we live, work, and communicate. For county governments, AI can mean streamlined processes, enhanced service delivery, improved public safety and security, fraud detection and prevention, data analytics, and regulatory compliance. Most importantly, this rapidly evolving technology can revolutionize resident engagement and input. However, implementing and regulating AI comes with challenges, including privacy concerns, security, oversight, equity, accessibility, etc. So, as local governments explore AI’s…

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November 21, 2023
Read more about the article Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Enhance Coordination Ahead of Emergencies
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Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Enhance Coordination Ahead of Emergencies

Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a State of Preparedness to promote the safety and well-being of Maryland residents and visitors. This initiative aims to enhance the State's ability to respond swiftly and effectively to potential hazards and threats before a disaster occurs. Under the new executive order, the governor may declare a State of Preparedness when there is a heightened risk of disruption to Marylanders' lives. The order directs the Department of…

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November 21, 2023
Read more about the article Community Solar in Maryland: Clean Energy Projects That Preserve Open Space 
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Community Solar in Maryland: Clean Energy Projects That Preserve Open Space 

MACo’s 2023 Winter Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Solar Landscape!  About Solar Landscape: Solar Landscape energizes communities with affordable solar energy, green jobs, and the power to fight climate change. Founded in 2012, Solar Landscape has installed over 500,000 solar panels on commercial, industrial and municipal rooftops. The power we generate serves local communities – both…

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November 21, 2023
Read more about the article Public Service Apprenticeships Grow Around the Country
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Public Service Apprenticeships Grow Around the Country

Public service shortages and increased apprenticeship resources have increased local government participation. The United States has a strong tradition of apprenticeships in the trades and service industries. Still, it has lagged behind its European counterparts in applying the workforce development strategy to the public sector. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has changed the American approach to apprenticeships as the public sector struggles to hire and retain talented workers. Increased federal resources, combined with the public sector…

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November 21, 2023
Read more about the article Cards on the Table: Bringing Data Centers to Maryland
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Cards on the Table: Bringing Data Centers to Maryland

MACo’s Winter Conference, “Eye of the Storm,” will take place on Dec 6-8, 2023, at the Hyatt in Cambridge. Sessions will cover the hot topics of the day - including a panel on data centers and what bringing them to Maryland could mean for county governments and local economies. Maryland is strongly positioned to be a winner in the next cycle of technology-driven growth in the Eastern United States, because of its many strengths -…

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November 21, 2023
Read more about the article MACo 2023 County Innovation Award Winners Champion Public Safety & Diversity
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MACo 2023 County Innovation Award Winners Champion Public Safety & Diversity

MACo has announced the recipients of the prestigious County Innovation Award. The County Innovation Award was established to recognize superb and leading-edge county programs that improve the overall quality of life and service delivery for a county’s residents. The Honorable Ingrid Turner, Prince George’s County Circuit Court Associate Judge, MACo Past President, and former Prince George’s County Council Member, instituted this award during her term as MACo President in 2012. The award is now a…

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November 21, 2023
Read more about the article Lunch and Learn about Cannabis with the Large County Coalition at #MACoCon
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Lunch and Learn about Cannabis with the Large County Coalition at #MACoCon

The Large County Coalition's luncheon at the MACo Winter Conference will focus on cannabis. Maryland is now several months into implementing the legalization of adult-use cannabis products. In October, collective adult-use and medical cannabis purchases reached nearly $90 million, just short of the $91 million total for September — which was more than double the $42.7 million total for June, before the launch of adult-use retail sales, according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). While…

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November 21, 2023
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