December 12, 2014


		HOGAN TO DECLARE HEROIN "EMERGENCY," RUTHERFORD TO LEAD EFFORTS Governor-elect Larry Hogan has been clear that his incoming administration will take the booming opioid and drug problem very seriously, saying he plans to declare a heroin "emergency" upon taking office. Citing the fact that the issue covers more than one state agency or subject area, he has announced that incoming Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford will play a leadership role in their efforts to combat these problems. (Read more)

MOE "Escalator" Could Affect 9 Counties in FY16 Report Recommends Making State Pension Membership Optional for Elected and Appointed Officials A Legislative Update from Maryland's Boards of Education Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford, Frederick and Washington County Schools Earn Maryland Blue Ribbon	Mandated Funding Makes Tax Reform Difficult Survey Indicates Continued Slow Growth Across the States Casino Revenue Shortfall and Police Overtime Create Baltimore City Budget Deficit Governor-Elect Hogan Discusses Fiscal Outlook, Fiscal Team Given 10 Days to Develop Plan Congress Avoids Shutdown and House Passes $1.1T Spending Bill	Hogan Pledges Phosphorus Regulation His "First Fight" Exelon Withdrawal of Water Quality Application Pushes MDE Conowingo Decision to 2016 Congressional Deal Could Alter Pending "Waters of the US" Rule Frederick News-Post Editorial Favors Repeal or Modification of Stormwater Fee Legislation
Heroin Overdose "Antidote" Will Soon Be at a Pharmacy Near You NACo and CSG Announce Initiative to Reduce the Number of People with Mental Disorders in Jails Vertical Farming Technology Poised to Bring Agriculture & New Commercial Opportunities to Urban Areas Baltimore City Mayor Names New Health Commissioner	MACo January 2015 Winter Conference Session - Making Public Infrastructure the People's Priority NACo Report Highlights County Role in Driving Economic Development Montgomery and Prince George's Planning Chairs Push for Purple Line Researchers Urge Best Management Practices to Reduce Salt Usage	County Officials Video Winter Conference State Budget 2014 Elections Opioid Crisis Wynne Case EPA Water Regulations Property Assessments Federal Spending Deal
Only One Week Left for MACo Winter Conference Regular Registration Rates - Register TODAY! 4 MACo Winter Conference Activities You Should Pre-Register to Attend Academy Courses at MACo's Winter Conference Offer a Firm Foundation for Local Government Officials Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available for MACo's Winter Conference	Governor-Elect Hogan Discusses Common Issues with County Executives Rural Counties Coalition Elects Doug Howard as New Chairman Andrew Hollis Returns As Talbot County Manager Montgomery Recreation Department Receives NACo Achievement Award for "Teen Works" Program Maryland Board of Public Works - 12/17 Agenda & Summary	Stay Connected with KCI Technologies, Inc. at MACo's Winter Conference Visit Urban Grid Solar at #MACoCon to Talk About Predictable Energy Savings for Your County or Business The PFM Group Can Help You Meet Your Financial Challenges, Learn More at #MACoCon Learn More About Smart Energy Choices with the Maryland Energy Administration at #MACoCon

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MACo Winter Conference - January 7-9, 2015

MACo Summer Conference - August 13-16, 2015

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Aetna

AETNA PROVIDES $40,000 GRANT FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM NONPROFIT

The Aetna Foundation has recently awarded a $40,000 grant to a nonprofit in Prince George's County that provides after-school programs. Aetna is a MACo Bronze Partner. (Read more)

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