April 25, 2014

MACo: Bring Counties to the Table on Bail Funding

In the aftermath of the DeWolfe v. Richmond decisions and subsequent failed attempts during the 2014 General Assembly session to institute significant bail reform, MACo is reaching out to the Maryland Judiciary to ensure that counties are engaged and not overlooked as the Judiciary moves forward to implement the required changes to bail funding and review process. (Read more)

High Court Rules Montgomery County Council Not Bound By Labor Contract Negotiations

State Superintendent of Schools Speaks at Common Core Briefing

Article Assesses the Costs of Common Core

Two Maryland Schools Receive National "Green Ribbons"

Studying Starting and Ending Times in Maryland Schools

Congressional Budget Office Reports Downturn in Unfunded Federal Mandates

Queen Anne's Proposed Budget Reflects Limited Growth, Continued Uncertainty

Howard County's Proposed Budget Focuses on Education, Mental Health, & Public Safety

Harford County's Proposed Budget: Steep Decrease in Capital Spending with Slight Increase for Education

Kent County Budget Requests Exceed Projected Revenues

NACo Urges Counties to Submit Comments on Proposed Clean Water Act Rule

Baltimore, Other Cities File Brief in Support of EPA & Bay TMDL

Planning Secretary Calls for Redevelopment Strategy, End to Greenfield Development

Phil Hager Becomes MACo Planner Affiliate President

Cities' Land Footprint Outpaces Population

Study: Lawn Care Runoff Needs Local Solutions

Register Now for MACo's Summer Conference - August 13-16, 2014

Don't Miss Out on Exhibiting at MACo's Upcoming Summer Conference

MACo Seeking Legislative Initiative Proposals for 2015 General Assembly Session

Submit Innovative Posters for NACo's Annual Conference - Applications Due May 16

NACo Webinar: Sustainable Waste Management Strategies for Counties

Counties to Receive $10 Million for Pothole Repairs in Fiscal 2014

Carroll County Exits Bi-County Waste-to-Energy Partnership

County Health Rankings Expose Rural Maryland Health Disparities

Leading By Example: Congratulations to Maryland's First Smart Energy Communities

Guide Your Way Through Calvert County with Interactive Mobile-Friendly Maps

Court of Appeals to Hear Additional Oral Arguments on Bail Reform on May 6

Federal "Smart Pretrial" Grants Process Underway

Grant Applications Now Being Accepted for Transportation Alternatives Program

eMDE's New, Fresh Look

Resources Offered to Evaluate Municipal Finance Options

Proposed FEMA Floodplain Map Includes 61 Percent of Somerset County

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