Catawba County adopts ordinance to rezone 717 parcels after county boundary re-establishment

Catawba County, North Carolina

On March 17, 2025 the Catawba County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑01 to apply Catawba County zoning to 717 parcels (about 1,314 acres) made part of Catawba County by a February 2, 2025 North Carolina Geodetic Survey boundary re‑establishment.

Source: March 17, 2024, Board of Commissioners Minutes 00:00

Commissioners approve audit contract, award Hickory EMS base bid and adopt Unifour hazard mitigation plan

Catawba County, North Carolina

In a March 17 consent package, the Catawba County Board approved an audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates (not to exceed $128,750), awarded the Hickory EMS base construction contract to Wilkie Construction ($3,429,830 with alternates), and adopted the 2024 Unifour Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2025‑09).

Source: March 17, 2024, Board of Commissioners Minutes 00:00

Maryland bill allows licensed bow hunters to openly carry handguns in two counties

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House Bill 1480 permits handgun carry for bow hunters during deer season in Maryland.

Source: House Bill 1480 00:00

Howard County mandates clear lease agreements for tenants under Columbia Association covenants

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Landlords must provide detailed annual charge information and governing documents to tenants.

Source: House Bill 1452 00:00

Maryland delegates propose bill to regulate out-of-state vehicle registrations in Baltimore County

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House Bill 1495 allows Baltimore County to tow improperly registered out-of-state vehicles.

Source: House Bill 1495 00:00

Supervisors weigh labor offers as sheriff, ambulance and other staffing drive budget pressure

Madison County, Iowa

Union negotiations and staffing proposals for deputies and ambulance crews are shaping the FY‑25 budget; supervisors discussed placeholder raises, potential hybrid offers and the budgetary impact of overtime and shift changes.

Source: Madison County Budget Meeting - Madison County Supervisors Feb 7, 2024 08:53

Madison County sets property tax hearing for April 1 at 6 p.m.

Madison County, Iowa

Supervisors set the property tax hearing for April 1 at 6:00 p.m., discussed postcard mailing deadlines and planned a budget hearing later in April to allow for required publication and public participation.

Source: Madison County Budget Meeting - Madison County Supervisors Feb 7, 2024 00:00

Madison County updates budget after unexpected $235,060 in investment interest

Madison County, Iowa

County staff reestimated investment interest revenue after the treasurer’s office reported roughly $235,060 year‑to‑date; the change improves the projected FY‑24/FY‑25 fund balances and reduces pressure on some proposed cuts.

Source: Madison County Budget Meeting - Madison County Supervisors Feb 7, 2024 02:02

Madison County supervisors weigh cuts, contracting or elimination of local public health and home‑health services

Madison County, Iowa

Board members discussed constituent reports that public health would be eliminated, whether county services duplicate private providers, the phase‑out of a homemaker/home‑health grant by 2027, and options to contract services or repurpose facilities.

Source: Madison County Budget Meeting - Madison County Supervisors Feb 7, 2024 02:14