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This week on the @Conduit_St_Pod: a breakdown of Maryland’s #budget and BRFA — and what it all means for counties.
From pension cost shifts to 911 funding, emergency management, and more, @KKinnally_MACo and @msanderson_MACo unpack the biggest county concerns as session heads into its final stretch. #MDGA26 #CountyNews #Podcast #Politics #LocalGov
🎧 Listen: ow.ly/1UMR50YzQOc
📅 November 15 is a key deadline for Maryland counties considering private FAMLI coverage.
On this week's @Conduit_St_Pod MACo's @DomButchko_MACo and @Kanderson_MACo unpack new insurance options, implementation timelines, and what counties need to know.
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#FAMLI #Podcast #HumanResources #LocalGov
Deep Dive: #Cannabis and the Community #Reinvestment and Repair Fund, Part Two #MDCounties #CRRF conduitstreet.mdcounties.org…
Final day.
Nominations for MACo’s County Champion Awards close today.
Help recognize extraordinary public service and innovative county programs making meaningful contributions across Maryland.
🔗 Submit your nomination: ow.ly/pBhS50ZRzlp
County IT Leaders Gather for MACo’s Second Annual IT Conference #MDCounties #IT #Tech #AI conduitstreet.mdcounties.org…
💰 @CarrollCoMD has maintained its highest possible bond ratings for the ninth consecutive year! conduitstreet.mdcounties.org…
🌳 #CalvertCounty Parks & Recreation has earned national reaccreditation! conduitstreet.mdcounties.org…
How do decisions made in Washington shape technology priorities for Maryland counties?
In our final #ITConference session, @NACoCounties’ John Matelski and Seamus Dowdall examine federal technology policies, emerging trends, and what they mean for county services, cybersecurity, and local decision-making.
And federal technology trends have impacts well beyond county IT departments.
Data center development raises questions about land use, energy, water, infrastructure costs, and local authority.
For Maryland counties, balancing economic opportunities with community needs is increasingly important. #ITConference
So what can Maryland counties do now?
NACo recommends tracking federal policy changes, identifying funding dependencies, strengthening cybersecurity and AI safeguards, and engaging in advocacy.
The goal: Protect local flexibility while ensuring counties can deliver reliable services. #ITConference
How vulnerable are county government networks to cyber threats?
Dr. Charles Harry of @UMDPublicPolicy takes a nationwide look at county-level cybersecurity risks, examining exposed infrastructure, vulnerabilities, and what the findings mean for protecting local government systems. #ITConference
Of course, exposure is only part of the picture. What about vulnerabilities?
Researchers identified 11,371 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), with significant differences in severity across counties.
The takeaway: Counties need to understand not just what’s exposed, but which risks demand attention. #ITConference
And identifying vulnerabilities is only half the battle. Are they being addressed?
Researchers examined 10 vulnerabilities on CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list. Nine showed no significant decline in detections over time.
A reminder that identifying risks must be followed by action. #ITConference
History and Halloween collide at the Lord Baltimore Hotel—but don’t be surprised if you run into a few guests who never checked out. 👻🕸️๋࣭ ⭑ @MayorBMScott #HappyHaunts #Ghoulish conduitstreet.mdcounties.org…
