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March 26 - Deadline to Apply for MEA Renewable Energy Grants
The Maryland Energy Administration has received significant funding through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) to promote clean, affordable, and reliable energy. As part of this initiative, MEA has set aside a significant portion of this funding to promote the installation of renewable energy systems on public buildings in Maryland through Project Sunburst.
The five regional trainings for “How to Deal with Angry People” for local government officials are selling out quickly. Already the Easton location has sold out and there is a waiting list. Click here for more details and to register.
Budget & Tax Rates Book Out
MACo has just released its' FY 2010 Budgets, Tax Rates & Selected Statistics survey. The data contained in this publication largely reflects the input received by MACo from county budget and finance officers, through a fall 2009 survey. Throughout the document, data is presented for years up to and including FY 2010.
March 8 . . . The Senate has passed SB 476, a bill that would waive the multi-million dollar State penalty imposed on two counties for failing to meet its maintenance of effort (MOE) requirement for education. The bill now moves to the House for consideration. This action was the first step taken by the legislature in considering the burdens of counties to fund obligations. . . Read More
Local Government Insurance Trust First MACo Partner
MACo is proud to announce that LGIT is the first to sign on as a MACo Corporate Partner in its new Corporate Partner Program introduced this year.
And, we are pleased to announce that United Healthcare Insurance Company has joined LGIT as a Gold Partner in the program as well.
The Corporate Partner program is designed to provide companies and organizations that wish to increase their level of support for the organization in return for special benefits throughout the year.
A substantial discount, good through June 1, 2010, is extended to applicants. Additionally, if Gold Partners apply before April 1, they are guaranteed a priority exhibit booth location for the Summer Conference in Exhibit Hall A/B.
There are three Partner levels, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, and each have valuable benefits for increased exposure to county government decision makers. For details, contact Ellen Clarke.
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