This article is part of MACo’s Policy Deep Dive series, where expert policy analysts explore and explain the top county policy issues of the day. Read all of MACo’s Policy Deep…
This week, the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) presented its annual fiscal briefing to the General Assembly’s budget committees. The briefing outlined the governor’s proposed fiscal 2027 operating and capital…
This week, Governor Wes Moore introduced a $70.8 billion fiscal 2027 spending plan that, according to the administration, expands funding for housing, education, and public safety while closing a projected…
A panel of experts offered insights and best practices for navigating fiscal uncertainty. Inflation is exceptionally high, driving up costs for capital projects and routine service delivery. The tight labor…
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott recently signed a bill requiring city pension funds to divest from fossil fuels within five years. In a move to help fight climate change, Baltimore…
The board tasked with Blueprint implementation and accountability approved final implementation plans for all 24 counties. At its July 27 meeting, the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) approved the…
On January 31, 2023, Associate Policy Director Brianna January testified before the House Appropriations Committee in opposition to HB 0065 - Education - Public Libraries - Collective Bargaining. In establishing…
House Bill 65 was passed out of the chamber and is now up for consideration in the Senate. MACo is seeking clarifying amendments. MACo opposes HB 65 - Education -…
