February 28, 2014

Numerous County Officials to Run for
State Positions

As the deadline for filing for candidacy passed on February 25, a substantial number of county elected officials have filed to run for Maryland state legislature in the 2014 elections. Read more for the list of those currently elected to county roles, who will be seeking state offices.
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Fiscal Staff Recommends Education Cutbacks

Legislators Consider When to Use Student Assessments in Teacher Evaluations

Harford Community College Officials Voice Concern Over Collective Bargaining Bill

Wicomico County Seeks 90 Percent Graduation Rate by 2020

Baltimore County Magnet Schools Receive National Recognition

Prevailing Wage Task Force Holds Final Meeting, Lacks Consensus

County Income Tax Showing Weakness

Opinion Piece Raises Local Transportation Funding Challenges, Approaches

DLS Recommends Restoration of Cumulative Growth for Local Health Departments

NACo Report Highlights County Transportation Funding Challenges

Conversations Continue on Phosphorus Study

Charles County Workgroup Grapples with Tier Map, TDR Reform

Public Open House on Chesapeake Bay Draft Watershed Agreement - March 4

Supreme Court Questions EPA's Approach to Greenhouse Gas Regulation

People Habitat Essay Collection Discusses Livable Cities Without Planning Jargon

This Week's MACo Testimony - Week of February 24, 2014

House Hears Bail Reform, Voices Concerns

MACo Opposes Tort Claims Notice Bills

Court of Appeals: Ground-Rent Law Unconstitutional

Dog Liability Bill Reluctantly Voted Out of Committee

Several State Legislators Will Seek County Roles

Washington County Commissioners Support State Loan for Mack/Volvo Expansion

Harford Council Member Lisanti to Run for Delegate

St. Mary's Commissioner Jarboe to Run for State Senate

Montgomery County to Hold Public H2O Summit - March 22

Take Hold of County Energy Costs - March 18 Seminar

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Commits $1.3M to Four Initiatives in Maryland & DC

Register for NACo's Annual Conference - July 11-14, 2014 - New Orleans, Louisiana

Call for Presenters at 2nd Annual Green School Summit

Baltimore County's New Phone System Saves Thousands

Dates to Remember:

March 4 Hearing: HB 1067 - Transportation - Motor Fuel Tax and Highway User Revenue - Increased Local Share

March 4 Hearing: HB 1119 - Board of Electricians - Licensing and Regulation of Electricians - Phase Out of Local Licenses

March 6 Hearing: HB 1145 - Maintenance of Effort - Qualifying Nonrecurring Costs - Methods of Approval

MACo Summer Conference -

August 13-16, 2014

Corporate Partner Profile: Local Government Insurance Trust

Local Government Insurance Trust to Hold Informative Workshops Across Maryland

Starting in March, the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT), a MACo Gold Partner, will host five informative workshops across the state of Maryland, updating its members on FY2015 rates, coverage changes and other LGIT services. (Read more)

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