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April 18, 2014

Statewide Interoperability Director Ray Lehr presents a radio to Governor O'Malley. Photo courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor.

Governor Signs MACo's Public Safety Radio Bill Into Law

The Governor signed MACo's 2014 legislative initiative into law during the April 14 bill signings. HB 308 / SB 338 will create a joint governance body for the Statewide Public Safety Radio System, MD FiRST. The governance body will include five representatives of local governments that use the MD FiRST system. (Read more)

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

Boards of Education Release Legislative Session Summary

Extra for Education in Baltimore County Budget

Baltimore City School Board Seeks to Responsibly Manage School Budget

Delegate Discusses State Budget's Effect on Counties

Wicomico County's Proposed Budget Spurs Economic Development, Funds Road Projects, Protects Bond Rating

Charles County Commissioners Face Budget Balancing Challenges

Task Force to Study Bay Acidification

"Beyond Terrapin Run" Seminar

Analysis Questions Success of Light Rail Investments

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

2014 "90 Day Report" Now Available on General Assembly Website

Radio Show Covers Common Core Bills in General Assembly

Governor Considers Executive Order for Risk Assessment Tool Pilot Program

Cecil County Executive Moore Selected for National Leadership Program

Baltimore Overhauls Grants Management

Baltimore Mobility Program: A Better Model for Housing Vouchers?

California Court Holds Electronic Communications on Private Devices Not Subject to Public Records Act

April is Financial Education Month

Second Annual Green School Summit

Date to Remember:

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: PNC Bank

PNC Bank Launches New iPad App

PNC Bank, N.A., a MACo Bronze Partner, announced the launch of its PINACLE� Mobile App for iPad. PNC's corporate and commercial customers now have an additional tool to access their online accounts and to gain insight into their day-to-day business activities. The app is currently available free from the Apple Store.

The app allows customers to:

View balances and transaction details
Approve payments
Manage user access
Personalize their mobile banking experience

(Read more)

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