Read more about the article Check Out the Growing List of Generous Winter #MACoCon Sponsors
Winter Conference
Check Out the Growing List of Generous Winter #MACoCon Sponsors

MACo’s Winter Conference – coming up December 10 – 12, 2025, would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Check them out and learn how they can partner with you and your county to provide cost-saving products and services. Learn more about all of our sponsors and see how they are making this Winter Conference the best one yet. Check out our Solutions Showcases as well! Aetna Ameresco American Fidelity AT&T/FirstNet Autumn Lake…

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November 17, 2025
Read more about the article Supreme Court Case Could Change Maryland’s Mail-In Ballot Rules
County News / Elections / Winter Conference
Supreme Court Case Could Change Maryland’s Mail-In Ballot Rules

The Supreme Court of the United States will hear a case that could impact how states handle mail-in ballots, including those in Maryland. The dispute originated in Mississippi, where state law allows election officials to count ballots cast by Election Day and received within five business days. A federal trial judge upheld that rule. The Fifth Circuit struck it down. Now the Court will decide which interpretation prevails. The core question is simple: Does federal…

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November 17, 2025
Read more about the article Winter #MACoCon Solutions Showcase Features Industry Leaders and Best Practices
County News / Winter Conference
Winter #MACoCon Solutions Showcase Features Industry Leaders and Best Practices

MACo’s Winter 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 how your county and organization might be able to streamline, save money, and achieve your goals! The Solutions Showcase schedule is listed below… WEDNESDAY, December 10, 2025 Prioritizing Your Emotional Well-Being − Building Resilience Hosted by: Cigna Health Building resilience helps you leverage healthy coping skills when experiencing…

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November 17, 2025
Read more about the article The Data Gap in Women’s Health: Why Benefits Miss the Mark 
Winter Conference
The Data Gap in Women’s Health: Why Benefits Miss the Mark 

MACo’s 2025 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 Progyny!    About Progyny: Progyny provides cohesive care that starts at preconception, continues through fertility and pregnancy, and extends to menopause and midlife.    SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION:  Title: The Data Gap in Women’s Health: Why Benefits Miss the Mark  Description: Despite growing investment in women’s health benefits, programs…

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November 17, 2025
Read more about the article Winter #MACoCon Countdown: 4 Weeks, 4 Essentials
Winter Conference
Winter #MACoCon Countdown: 4 Weeks, 4 Essentials

MACo’s Winter Conference is only four (4) weeks away – December 10-12, 2025. Here are a few essentials you don’t want to miss… 1. REGISTER! If you haven’t registered yet, do it soon! You don’t want to miss this. Our current low rates are available through November 21. 2. Review the Schedule Check out all the details on the sessions being offered…including hot topics like housing, energy, county budgets, and more!  3. Join MACo’s Book Club (FREE books still available)! We're…

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November 12, 2025
Read more about the article EPA Delays Rulemaking for Solar Waste
Energy / Winter Conference
EPA Delays Rulemaking for Solar Waste

EPA has delayed its rulemaking process for producing guidance on how to handle solar panels after decommissioning.  As the nation’s solar capacity continues to expand, federal regulators have yet to finalize a cohesive framework for managing end-of-life solar panels—leaving states, local governments, and the private sector to navigate a growing policy gap. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has discussed placing photovoltaic (PV) modules under a more flexible “universal waste” designation, which would simplify transport and…

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November 11, 2025
Read more about the article Housing at the Crossroads: Local Challenges in a Changing Landscape
Housing and Community Development / Planning and Zoning / Winter Conference
Housing at the Crossroads: Local Challenges in a Changing Landscape

Housing has become a core issue in Annapolis. 2026 is set to be a year of action, with legislators and stakeholders set to debate an array of solutions.   Housing policy is taking on new urgency in Annapolis, as state leaders, local officials, and advocates grapple with rising costs, limited supply, and growing pressure to accommodate Maryland’s workforce and vulnerable residents. Lawmakers are signaling that housing is no longer a niche issue, but a core component…

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November 11, 2025
Read more about the article The Blueprint Beat Goes On…at #MACoCon
County Budgets / Education / Winter Conference
The Blueprint Beat Goes On…at #MACoCon

Education reform has been underway in Maryland for almost four years with the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. The mandated policies and programs have taken shape around the state with each jurisdiction encountering a unique set of challenges and measures of success. A panel of local government and school officials will come together to talk through recent issues and experiences as they continue to move forward with implementation. Title: The Blueprint Beat Goes…

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November 10, 2025
Read more about the article AI in Government: From Promise to Practice
Information Technology / Winter Conference
AI in Government: From Promise to Practice

At this year’s MACo Winter Conference, county leaders will examine what responsible adoption looks like when AI moves from promise to practice. County departments already test AI tools to streamline service delivery. Some now pilot chat-based resident support, automate permit intake, and expand data-driven reviews for fraud detection. Others deploy machine learning to enhance cybersecurity monitoring as threat patterns become increasingly complex. While these efforts create opportunities for faster service, stronger analysis, and more efficient…

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November 10, 2025
Read more about the article Montgomery Pre-Release Center Is “A Beacon of Light” for Returning Citizens
Public Safety and Corrections / Winter Conference
Montgomery Pre-Release Center Is “A Beacon of Light” for Returning Citizens

Established in 1972, the Montgomery County Pre-Release Center has been helping returning citizens rebuild their lives for over 50 years.  Detention centers and public safety officials often end up in the spotlight when something tragic has taken place. It is rare to see media highlighting the life-changing restorative work detention center staff are doing everyday in the community. A recent WTOP article focused on exactly that, featuring the work of the Montgomery County Pre-Release Center…

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November 10, 2025
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