April 11, 2014

2014 Session: Some County Wins,
Some Issues On Hold

The 2014 session yielded some county victories, some county issues that will live on for future consideration, and several matters that will await an important implementation phase ahead. MACo has assembled summaries of these major county issues with a series of "hot issue" links and topic wrap-up articles, to help serve the needs of the county community.
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2014 End-of-Session Resources

Hot Issues: Budget Summary ● County Effects of Budget ● Bail Reform
Pothole Funding ● RISE Zones ● Minimum Wage ● Speed Cameras

MACo Initiatives: Police Radio System ● BRF for Failing Septics ● Nonrecurring Costs

Education - School Funding, Nonrecurring Costs, Pre-K Funding, and more

Environment - BRF Funding for Failing Septics, Stormwater Fees, and more

Public Safety & Corrections- Bail Reform, Police Radio Systems, LEOBR, and more

Business Affairs - Cash-for-Phones Machines, Electrician Licensing, and more

Other Subject Areas: Elections ● Employee Benefits & Relations
Finance & Procurement ● Government Liability & Courts ● Health & Human Services
Housing & Community Development ● Libraries & Community Colleges
Parks & Recreation ● Public Information & Ethics ● School Construction
Income Tax ● Property Tax ● Transportation Funding ● Transportation & Public Works

Senate Passes Minimum Wage Legislation

House Narrows "Half Harmless" Education Funding Bill to Small Counties

Wage & Labor Issues Generate Session Focus

Prince George's High Schools Awarded $7 Million in Federal Grants

WYPR Profiles "Education Battles"

Expert Offers Education Policy Critique

Analysis Shows Poor Students Less Likely to Have Effective Teachers

Final Fiscal 2015 Budget Actions Adopted - Local Government Summary

Final Budget Documents & County Budget Information Available on MACo Website

U.S. Solicitor General Backs Maryland In Local Income Tax Case

Frederick County Moves Forward with Balanced Budget, No Cuts in Services or Staffing

QA's Bonds: Rate Down as Outlook Soars

Washington County Receives Highest Bond Rating in History

POS, Ag Preservation Cuts Rejected in Final State Budget Plan

NACo Webinar: Sustainable Waste Management Strategies for Counties - May 15

Maryland League of Conservation Voters Releases 2014 Session Wrap Up

NACo Considers EPA Proposed Clean Water Act Regs

Kent County Recycling Rates Up

RISE Zones Pass, Counties Retain Oversight

'Sine Die' for Maryland Senator Jim Robey

2014 Session Overviews

Fiscal 2015 Operating & Capital Budget Conference Committee Reports Now Available

Maryland Improves Slightly in Government Spending Transparency

Western Maryland Scores Some Late Session Legislative Wins

Eastern Shore Lawmakers Assess Legislative Session

Carroll Commissioners Adopt Nonsectarian Prayers

Montgomery County Council Debuts Show on Radio America

Charter Government Conversation in Carroll

MACo's New Twitter Handle: @MDCounties

MDOT Accepting Applications for Bikeways Program

Western Maryland Local Government Exchange Scheduled for May 9

Maryland Scores High in Election Performance

Setting New Precedent? Private Insurance Coverage Required for Pretrial Inmates in Oregon

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MACo Summer Conference - August 13-16, 2014
Early Registration Brochure
Online Registration
Reduced Hotel Rates List
Sponsorship Brochure
NEW Mobile App Sponsorships
Exhibitor Brochure
Golf Tournament Registration Form

Corporate Partner Profile: Waste Management

School Recycling & Waste Disposal with Waste Management

The Right Environmental Curriculum for Your School or District

At Waste Management, a MACo Gold Partner, they believe in helping school boards, administrators and council members realize greater economic and environmental benefit from their waste programs. As your partner, they'll work with you to create waste diversion and recycling programs that optimize your budget and create a positive impact in your school or district. In many cases, the programs they recommend can become rich learning experiences for students, parents, teachers, even maintenance and kitchen staff. (Read more)

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