11+ hour, 2+ min ago  (206+ words) As cyber threats grow, states are continuing to explore ways to better support local governments. A recent example comes from Florida, where state lawmakers have advanced legislation to formalize a statewide cybersecurity assistance program for local jurisdictions. As covered in…...

13+ hour, 2+ min ago  (117+ words) The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) has opened its Fiscal Year 2027 grant cycle, offering funding opportunities to support economic development and long-term sustainability in rural communities across the state. The application process includes two phases, beginning with a Letter of Intent…...

13+ hour, 59+ min ago  (360+ words) County leaders are in Washington this week pushing for changes to federal disaster policy as storms, flooding, and extreme weather keep hitting local governments first and hardest. The National Association of Counties (NACo) brought county officials together for a leadership…...

16+ hour, 29+ min ago  (157+ words) Maryland Association of Counties The Retirement System serving Park and Planning officials in the two DC-adjacent counties has Trustee vacancies, and is seeking interested parties to apply to serve County project map, image courtesy of Prince George's County Planning The…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (277+ words) Maryland Association of Counties Amidst a nationwide shortage of public safety officials, Prince George's adopts new hiring strategy to modernize and streamline recruitment of quality candidates into the county police department. Following a recent hiring blitz, the Prince George's County…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (508+ words) The US Department of Justice announced a significant shift in federal cannabis policy, moving to loosen restrictions on certain cannabis products while advancing a broader effort to reclassify the drug under federal law. The action does not legalize cannabis nationwide....

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (51+ words) Maryland Association of Counties During a meeting yesterday the Board of Public Works approved $9. 1 M in funds for county government projects from Program Open Space (POS), state agency loans, and capital budget allocations. See all county allocations and projects below....

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (205+ words) Baltimore City is adding a new layer of transparency to how opioid settlement funds are being used, launching a public dashboard alongside its first annual report on the Opioid Restitution Fund. The tools offer a clearer look at how funding…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (218+ words) Maryland Association of Counties Anne Arundel County has once again earned a Triple-A bond rating from all three major credit rating agencies, marking the fourth consecutive year the county has received the highest possible designation The ratings were reaffirmed by…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (101+ words) Maryland Association of Counties MACo's 2026 Summer Conference, "Build What's Next," will be held on August 12-15 in Ocean City, MD Attendee registration is now open! MACo's Summer Conference brings together approximately 3, 000 leaders from all levels of government and the private sector…...