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Baltimore County releases public code enforcement data dashboard

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday released a new data dashboard displaying detailed information about code enforcement complaints, violations, and enforcement actions in Baltimore County. This new dashboard expands Olszewski’s unprecedented efforts to provide more information to the public and increase government transparency. “Code enforcement is a critical tool to help ensure vibrant neighborhoods, and this new tool […]

MDOT MVA offices to close in early December for Customer Connect upgrade

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration has announced that all branch offices, beginning at close of business on Thursday, December 2 through 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 6, will be closed as the agency deploys the final phase of its IT modernization project known as Customer Connect. The eStore, appointment scheduler, and 24-hour self-service kiosks also will […]

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Governor Hogan announces new Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Data Officer for State of Maryland

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced two major appointments to further the State of Maryland’s commitment to cybersecurity and data privacy. Laura Gomez-Martin will serve as the state’s first Chief Privacy Officer, while Patrick McLoughlin will serve as the state’s first Chief Data Officer. These appointments are the result of executive orders that Governor Hogan signed earlier this year […]

Maryland State Board of Education, Maryland State Department of Education seeking public input on school masking requirement

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Board of Education will host a special virtual meeting to collect feedback on the state’s emergency school masking requirement. The virtual meeting will be take place on Tuesday, November 16 at 1 p.m. via WebEx. Last spring, the State Board passed a resolution calling for the return of in-person learning for the SY 2021-2022. The State […]

Power outage near Dunfield, Belmont communities leaves almost 2,500 without power

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—A Wednesday afternoon power outage has left several residents and businesses without power near the Dunfield and Belmont communities. The outage was reported at just before 3:30 p.m. Initial reports indicate that nearly 2,500 residents are currently without power. BGE estimates that power should be restored by around 5:30 p.m. There has been no word on what caused the outage. […]

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Olszewski presents American Rescue Plan Act spending proposal for Baltimore County, to hold public input meetings

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON. MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced spending proposals for Baltimore County’s $160.7 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan, which advance a broad range of innovative, equity-focused efforts in addition to ongoing pandemic response needs. Officials will utilize approximately $80 million in funds to support Baltimore County’s ongoing public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Baltimore County […]

Attorney General’s office warns of direct deposit, payroll phishing scam

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division is warning Maryland residents of an attempted phishing scam involving direct deposit and payroll. Officials say a local payroll manager was contacted via email by someone impersonating an actual employee and asking for their bank account information for direct deposit to be changed. In fact, the scammer used a fake email to contact […]

Nottingham-based Sontiq appoints head of public sector sales team

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Sontiq, a Nottingham-based identity security company, on Monday announced the addition of Walter Hoffman as vice president of public sector sales. An experienced public sector sales executive, Hoffman will help expand Sontiq’s work with government, education, and other public sector entities around personal identity protection, breach readiness, and breach response. During his 30-year career, Hoffman increased government market share […]

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