Sarah Sample

Associate Policy Director - Maryland Association of Counties (@mdcounties) 🐢⚽️🎣👨‍🌾🥖

[Sarah Sample @ssample_MACo]

Grateful for the vision, focus, and perseverance of Chair Bartlett (@DelBartlett32), Senator Love (@SaraLove4MD), and Chair Smith (@Willcsmithjr) in getting these housing changes for incarcerated juveniles passed during the 2026 #MDGA.

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New MD law sets 2029 deadline for prohibition on housing juveniles in county adult detention facilities, bringing significant relief from operations and liability challenges for local governments.  https://t.co/m3KiT193R4

[Sarah Sample @ssample_MACo]

A massive “Thank you!” to Senator Mary Beth Carozza (@MBCarozzaSenate) and Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes (@DelegateSheree) for their focus and persistence to get local corrections officers included in an existing scholarship program for public safety officials! ❤️📚✏️

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With bi-partisan support, a bill expanding existing public safety scholarships to include correctional officers will take effect this summer. Application process begins January 2027.  https://t.co/ITUPlYU6BF

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Executive Director Cleveland Horton of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) rounds out the panel covering initiatives to protect all Marylanders at the MCCR.

[Sarah Sample @ssample_MACo]

Kicking off another incredibly experienced panel of professionals working to protect marginalized communities being impacted by federal actions.

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

Federal policy changes often land first at the county level. In “Federal Policy and Marginalized Communities: County Strategies for Support and Equity,” we'll examine how shifts in housing, immigration, healthcare, and civil rights shape local action. #MACoCon

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George Escobar, Executive Director of CASA, discusses challenges facing immigrant communities across Maryland.

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Worcester County Administrative Officer Weston Young closes out the session, sharing county perspective and frustration with audience members.

[Sarah Sample @ssample_MACo]

An all-star panel of legal experts and county leaders is kicking off to discuss wrongful convictions and the new cost burden shifted from the state to county governments. #MACoCon

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A new state policy now requires counties to cover half the costs of wrongful conviction compensation, without having prosecuted the cases. "Problematic Policy: Passing the Buck on Wrongful Convictions," will unpack the financial and legal implications for #LocalGov #MACoCon

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Judge Hampton-EL discusses her role as the Deputy Director of Operations for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings.

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Local leaders starting bright and early with Ted Zaleski, Director of Management and Budget for Carroll County! #MACoCon

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New to county budgets? The Academy for Excellence’s “County Financial Management” session at #MACoCon offers practical guidance on fiscal integrity & reporting.

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Suggested changes to education reform have started rolling in, likely to see a handful more in the coming months.

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MD State Department of Education made multiple legislative requests to the Blueprint Accountability and Implementation Board to aid in the recruitment of teachers and clarify access to post college and career readiness pathways. https://t.co/wPviioHMWn

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Public school enrollment in Maryland is not anticipated to rebound to pre-pandemic levels any time soon according to new report.

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Following a recent report on projected school enrollment, state officials say even a decade of optimistic growth will not bring school systems back in line with pre-COVID enrollment or Blueprint estimates. https://t.co/uRXTjEQhWi

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Local law enforcement across Maryland continue to bolster community policing strategies and engagements.

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From National Night Out celebrations to expanding community outreach year-round through safety initiatives, county police and sheriffs are enhancing community-policing efforts statewide. https://t.co/WXkslqyWkI

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The Prince George’s County Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of 45 recruits from the Prince George's County Police Department’s Police Training Academy on Friday.
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