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Fun Fact: This Maryland County Has a Festive Spring PEEP®show Every Year!
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (304+ words) The Carroll County Arts Council will be hosting the 19th Annual PEEP'show this year, a sweet fundraising event featuring marshmallow masterpieces. Each participant crafts a piece of art, such as sculptures, dioramas, mosaics, or even videos." The only requirement " to be…...
Fun Fact: Did You Know That Women Lit the Way for 86 Years in This Maryland County?
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (296+ words) Among the many historic lighthouses on the Chesapeake coastline, the Turkey Point Lighthouse has a lengthy background of women keeping the light burning." Of the lighthouse's 114 years of service, 86 were led by women. " Located in Elk Neck, in Cecil County,…...
Harford Tackles What’s Next for County Agriculture
1+ week, 1+ day ago (386+ words) Agriculture is constantly changing and Harford County's upcoming Agriculture Symposium promises a snapshot of the issues shaping county agriculture right now. Set for May 9, the county's 2026 symposium titled "Rooted in Change," will bring together farmers, agricultural professionals, and community members…...
AI Chatbot Regulations Pause, Setting Stage for Future Policy Discussions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) This session, the General Assembly considered legislation aimed at regulating generative AI chatbots, including HB 1250/SB 827. The proposal sought to establish a broad framework for chatbot oversight, including data privacy protections, transparency requirements, and ongoing reporting obligations. Although the bills…...
New Traffic Safety Enforcement Tools Get Stuck in Committee Ahead of Crossover
1+ week, 1+ day ago (281+ words) Multiple traffic safety enforcement bills were introduced during the 2026 legislative session with a handful of them getting stuck in committee ahead of the deadline to cross over to the opposite chamber. Two of these bills were attempting to improve traffic…...
Strengthening Enforcement for Repeat Traffic Safety Violations
3+ week, 1+ day ago (200+ words) Strengthening Enforcement for Repeat Traffic Safety Violations'MDcounties.org On March 5, Associate Policy Director Sarah Sample submitted written testimony to the Environment and Transportation Committee in support of HB 1408 " Motor Vehicles " Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems " Impoundment. This bill authorizes a law…...
Autonomous Vehicles Raise Important Questions for Local Infrastructure
3+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) On March 4, Director of Intergovernmental Relations Dominic Butchko submitted a letter of information to the Judicial Proceedings Committee on SB 909 " Vehicle Laws " Fully Autonomous Vehicles." This bill would establish a framework to allow fully autonomous vehicles to operate in Maryland....
MACo Raises Governance, Funding Considerations on Regional Transit Reform
4+ week, 1+ day ago (185+ words) On February 26, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally submitted a letter of information to the Environment and Transportation Committee on HB 916 " Transportation " Regional Transportation Authorities." In its letter of information, MACo urges careful consideration of its fiscal and governance implications for county…...
Mattress Recycling Innovation Must Come With Practical Safeguards for Local Operations
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (169+ words) On February 24, Director of Intergovernmental Relations Dominic Butchko testified before the Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee in support of SB 603 " Mattress Stewardship Program " Establishment with amendments." This bill would establish the Mattress Stewardship Program within the state of Maryland....
Charles County Releases Residential Development Guide
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (164+ words) Charles County Releases Residential Development Guide'Maryland Association of Counties Charles County Government's Department of Planning and Growth Management has released an Overview of the Development Process: Common Ownership Communities, Homeowners' Associations, and Resident Guidance Document The new guide is designed…...