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August 21, 2017 | Staff Writer

Hogan Signs Executive Order to Create New State Development Plan

Governor Larry Hogan signed an executive order which directs state officials to create a new State Development Plan (SDP) that promotes growth initiatives while being more responsive to the needs of local jurisdictions. The governor announced the signing of the order during the annual Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference in Ocean City, according […]

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December 7, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Council President Nancy Floreen Discusses Budget Situation, Marijuana, Radon and More at Briefing (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen held her first weekly briefing with reporters on Dec. 7 at the Council Office Building in Rockville. Floreen discussed a variety of topics including: falling revenue projections, school funding, marijuana dispensaries, vaping and electronic cigarettes, the proposed Bus Rapid Transit system, radon testing and more. You can watch the […]

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August 16, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Ike Leggett Receives Key to Ocean City (PHOTO)

Ocean City Mayor Richard Meehan presented Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett with the “key to the city” at last week’s summer conference of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO), which was held in Ocean City. The honor was bestowed to Leggett in recognition of his role as President of MACO. You can find out more […]

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August 12, 2015 | Sonya Burke

MACO Summer Conference Kicks Off Today in Ocean City

The Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) kicks off its summer conference in Ocean City today. The conference runs through Saturday. According to a news release, MACo’s summer conference is an annual event where county elected officials, county staff, state and federal officials, and business representatives convene to study best practices in local governance and explore […]

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January 18, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 18, in Montgomery County

We are off to a rainy start this Sunday. Here are five more things to know today, Jan. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. You can help thousands of our neighbors in need by making a donation, today, while you grocery shop. All 27 Giant Food stores in Montgomery County are participating in the Martin Luther […]

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January 17, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Leggett Named MACO President (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has a new title. Leggett was recently named president of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO). Michael Bruen has more from MACO’s annual meeting on the eastern shore. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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August 24, 2014 | Sonya Burke

photo of 2014 MACO Conference in Ocean City

MACO Conference (Video)

Each year, elected officials and representatives from each of Maryland’s 23 counties gather in Ocean City for the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference. That convention just wrapped up and CCM’s Susan Kenedy talked with Councilmember Phil Andrews about the hot button issues that were in the spotlight.   Visit our PEG partner County Cable […]

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October 7, 2013 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Council picture

County Council Meets on Oct. 8

Starting at noon on October 8, the County Council will meet informally with the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) President Rick Politt and Executive Director Michael Sandersons as Montgomery County joins with other counties across the state in preparing for the upcoming 2014 session of the Maryland General Assembly. Councilmembers will express their priorities as […]

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