The recent state decision not to spend $80 million that the Maryland General Assembly had fenced off for specific budget areas may have an impact on counties' credit, reports The Baltimore Sun.…
In his announcement releasing his fiscal 2018 budget, Governor Larry Hogan touted that it "responsibly holds the line on spending, provides record investment in education, and allocates $1 billion in…
MACo Executive Director Michael Sanderson, testified in support of HB 934, Teachers' Retirement and Pension System - Employer Contribution for Local Employees, to the House Appropriations Committee on March 1,…
Anne Arundel County Council members on Monday voted down a change to the Rural Conservation Act that would have incorporated the Mayo peninsula into the bill's proposed conservation area. Mayo…
A budget analysis by the Maryland Department of Legislative Services reveals a $30 million difference between the actual costs of teacher pensions in FY 2017 and a previous estimate. The local share…
Maryland officials will participate in federal advocacy through National Association of Counties committees. Several Maryland elected and appointed officials have been appointed to National Association of Counties (NACo) Committees by incoming NACo President Bryan Desloge. Two Marylanders were appointed Vice-Chairs of…
A legislative request offered by the Board of Trustees of the State Retirement and Pension System would alter rates for county governments who are members of the state pension system. The Maryland State…
Today voters will be presented with a number of ballot questions concerning local budgeting processes. A sampling of some of those questions is below. To see all ballot questions proposed…
