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December 3, 2021

House Committees to Meet Virtually for 2022 Session: Here’s What You Need to Know

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The House of Delegates Office Building will be open to the public during the 2022 legislative session, but committees will meet virtually. There will not be any receptions or large gatherings in the House Office Building during the 2022 legislative session. In addition, committees will not schedule committee dinners during the 2022 session. House committees will work virtually for the 2022 legislative session. The framework for House Standing Committees is based on current public health metrics and is subject to change.

Special Session: Here’s How to Sign Up to Testify on Congressional Redistricting Governor Hogan Statement on COVID-19 Omicron Variant New Tax Guidance for ARPA Premium Pay, Direct Cash Assistance New From DLS: County-by-County Guide to Local Taxing Authority Feds Strike Deal to Avert Government Shutdown HGO Chair Pendergrass Not Seeking Reelection

Queen Anne’s Earns Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting Howard Exec Ball Appoints New Police Chief Moody’s, S&P Affirm Wicomico’s Strong Credit Ratings Allegany Bolsters Community Development, Adds FedEx Ground Facility Carroll Earns Three AAA Bond Ratings  Harford Covers First Responders’ Student Debt

State Board of Education Asks MSDE to Create Emergency Regs with Off Ramps for Masking in Schools School Construction Work Group Makes Major Decisions on Funding and Assessments, but Work Remains Frederick Students Must Present Vax or Testing Records to Participate in Extracurriculars  Howard Community College and MD Dept. of Labor Partner on $250K Apprenticeship Program

Biden Administration Pushes Out ARPA Funds for Rural Health Trone’s Bill Tackles First Responders’ Mental Health St. Mary’s Health Department Named ‘Community Star’ On National Rural Health Day "Dementia Friendly Baltimore County" Initiative Launches

Baltimore City to Invest $35M into Fiber Broadband Charles Pilot Program Extends Broadband to Residents With Long Driveways Baltimore County Releases Draft Transit Development Plan  State Program to Push Economic Development And Heritage Tourism

MACo's COVID-19 Resources Page Maryland's GoVAX Updates

MACo Updates Safety Statement for 2021 Winter Conference MD Sports Wagering On Track for December Launch  Register Today: ARPA Usage Series with Esri and NACo Fun Fact: This County is Celebrating its Sesquicentennial Anniversary

State Dedicates More Than $9M to Revitalize Historic Buildings Baltimore City Mayor Unveils Plan for Squeegee Youth  Anne Arundel Gives $460K+ in Grants to Small Businesses to Increase Online Presence State Offers $10 Rideshare Credit Now Through Jan 1.

Harford Graduates Seven in Master Watershed Stewards Academy New App in Baltimore City Cuts Food Waste Butterfly-Friendly Solar Portfolio Brought to MD Dec. 1 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know

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December Grab Bag On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss the latest news and notes from Annapolis. This week, a breakdown of MACo's Legislative Initiative to clarify and update election laws with an emphasis on fairness, transparency, and accountability, a preview of next week's special session of the Maryland General Assembly, and more! The Conduit Street Podcast is available on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more. Listen to Previous Episodes

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