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December 23, 2020

A Look Back at 2020

Last week, we looked ahead to 2021 with the installation of MACo's Board of Directors. This week, we'd like to take a look back at 2020 and review some of MACo's top blog coverage and county news. It has been a challenging and unprecedented year, but MACo thanks our county elected officials and employees for their work on the frontlines to keep Marylanders safe, healthy, and working. Thank you and have a safe and happy holiday season!

MACo COVID-19 County Coverage

MACo COVID-19 Resource Page

NACo Fed Spending Deal Coverage

Just a few of MACo's top posts from 2020...

Missing Weekly Unemployment Claims Can Now Be Filed Online   Delegate Floats Idea: School Taxes in Maryland? Maryland Receives USDA Approval to Feed Students During Pandemic Feds Offer Detailed Guidance on CARES Funds MACo Compiles List of Local Resources During COVID-19 Response

Governor’s 2021 Budget Proposal – What It Means for Counties  Natasha Mehu to Lead Baltimore City’s Annapolis Offices Preview the 2021 Session “Big Picture”  The 2021 County Government Salary Survey Is Here! Maryland Judiciary Case Search Now Includes Appellate Court Records

MACo Announces 2021 Legislative Initiatives Conduit Street Podcast: The State of Policing Breaking Down the Kirwan Blueprint Bill Maryland Launches Statewide Text-to-911 Service 2020 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups Conduit Street Podcast: Holding Elections Amid a Pandemic

BREAKING NEWS:

Longtime MD Senate President Mike Miller Resigns Seat, Citing Health 

News from this week...

Congress Strikes Deal on $900B COVID-19 Relief Package, Will Extend CRF Spending Deadline Hogan Responds to $900B COVID-19 Relief Package: “Certainly Better Than Nothing” Anne Arundel Announces New CARES Act Funding for School System Howard Announces $6.5M in Funding for Pandemic Aid Harford Grants Additional $2.1M for Public School COVID-19 Expenses Baltimore County Offers Free Internet Access for Low-Income Residents Mayor Scott Announces COVID-19 Emergency Food Strategy

Baltimore Mayor Appoints City’s First Chief Equity Officer: Dana P. Moore Baltimore County Caps Food App Delivery Fees Howard County Corrections Director Jack Kavanagh Retires After 18 Years of Service Hance Chosen to Lead Calvert Commissioners Mayor Scott Appoints Jim Shea as City Solicitor  Mayor Scott Establishes New Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement

MD General Assembly Posts Pre-Filed Bill List Maryland Judiciary to Remain in Phase II for Spring Maryland Declines to Join Regional Transportation and Climate Initiative Mayor Scott to Internet: “Ask Me Anything!” Coverage You Can’t Miss – Get County News and Updates in Your Inbox Fun Fact: What Maryland Community Has a Light Display That Attracts Visitors From All Over the World?

Listen to the Conduit Street Podcast’s full 2020 year of coverage of Maryland policy and politics

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