January 31, 2014

Senator James N. Robey, Courtesy of Maryland General Assembly

Senator Jim Robey Honored for Public Service by MACo & Maryland Senate

On behalf of MACo, the Maryland Senate issued a resolution Wednesday praising Senator Jim Robey for his dedication to the people of Maryland and awarding him MACo's Marilyn J. Praisner Public Service Award.

The late Marilyn Praisner served on the Montgomery County Council and School Board; she also served as MACo President. Praisner was a champion for children's issues and worked diligently on behalf of her county and the state of Maryland. The Praisner Public Service Award reflects the outstanding commitment shown by elected officials in their service to local government, their constituents, and the state of Maryland.
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Prevailing Wage Workgroup to Continue Meeting, Review Legislation Introduced

Anne Arundel County Lawmakers Introduce Education Funding Bill

Editorial Underlines Wicomico's Cost-Effective Pre-K

State Policy Changes Boost Teacher Pension Costs

Pre-K Education Features in State of the Union

Transportation Analysis: "State Only" Funds Boom, Shared Funds Stagnate

Ways and Means Committee Holds Local Aid Briefing, Discusses MACo Priorities

Tax-Exempt Properties Hurt County Revenues

Counties Experience Limited Revenue Growth

Committee Evaluates One Maryland and Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Programs

Governor, Lt. Governor Ask Sustainable Growth Commission for Infill & Redevelopment Policy

Department of Agriculture to Do Economic Analysis on Proposed Phosphorus Regulations

House Committee Hears MACo Initiative Legislation on Septic System Hookups

PlanMaryland, MdProperty View Discussed at MDP's Senate Budget Hearing

This Week's MACo Testimony - Week of January 27, 2014

Some State of the Union Subjects Strike Close to Home

Bills Introduced to Regulate "Cash-for-Phones" Machines

Branson Named to Montgomery County District 5 Council Seat

Charles Commissioner President Kelly to Run for Delegate

Local Government Reports Now Available on DLS Website

Strong Support for MACo Public Safety Radio Bill

DLS Releases Report Measuring Tax Capacity and Effort of Local Jurisdictions

MACo Fiscal 2014 Budget & Tax Rate Survey Now Available

Dates to Remember:

February 4, 3pm - Capital Fiscal Briefing - Subcommittee on Capital Budget

February 6 - Hearing: HB 240 - Environment - Solid Waste Management Practices - Maryland Recycling & Landfill Diversion Task Force

February 7, 1pm - Capital Fiscal Briefing

MACo Summer Conference -

August 13-16, 2014

Corporate Partner Profile: CivicPlus

10 Ways Local Government Can Use Social Media - from CivicPlus

For local government, having an active social media presence with relevant content posted regularly can help boost your fans and followers. But sometimes finding content and keeping social media channels active can be a challenge. If you manage a local government Facebook, Twitter or other social media account and are looking for some content ideas, this article is for you. (Read more from MACo's Gold Partner)

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