What’s Next for County Employers?
The Maryland Association of County Human Resources Officers gather for a debrief of the 2019 General Assembly Session, to advance best practices in workers' compensation, and improve comparative salary and…
August 11 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know
The Board of Public Works (BPW) — a three-member panel including Governor Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot, and State Treasurer Nancy Kopp — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for…
Justice Department Directed to Sue Opioid Companies
President Trump has directed Attorney General Sessions to sue opioid companies for their contribution to the epidemic sweeping the nation. The Wall Street Journal reports: In a cabinet meeting Thursday at…
Local Media File Amicus Brief Challenging Baltimore’s Police Misconduct Non-Disclosure Agreements
A Baltimore Brew article (2018-06-01) reported that the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 19 news organizations, including the Washington Post, Baltimore Sun, and the Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia Press Association, have filed an amicus brief…
State Proposes Volkswagen Remediation Spending Plan, $12M for Counties
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has a plan to spend an additional $76 million on specific projects to reduce diesel emissions from the transportation sector - and it…
December 1 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know
The Board of Public Works (BPW) — a three-member panel including Governor Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot, and State Treasurer Nancy Kopp — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for…
June 17th Board of Public Works Meeting: What You Need to Know
The Board of Public Works (BPW) considered and approved the following requests in the meeting held on June 17, 2020. This is not a comprehensive list of all considerations and…
Howard Budget Prioritizes Schools, Public Safety, Transportation
The Howard County Council today unanimously approved the County's FY 20 operating and capital budgets. The $1.2 billion operating budget represents a 2% increase over the current year's budget. The…
