The Week Ahead

Wednesday is Independence Day, so there isn't much going on this week. Last week we blogged about Maryland Nonprofits new partnership with the University of Baltimore, the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act, and the start of Maryland's new fiscal year.

Sunday, July 1st

• Maryland's fiscal year begins. As Neil blogged last week, this is a time for celebration, before returning to the hard work of managing the budget.

Tuesday, July 3rd

• This week is so slow that I'm going to highlight the meeting of the Maryland Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Authority. The Authority hears complaints and assesses civil penalties related to damage to underground facilities, such as natural gas, telephone, cable, water and sewer lines. Of course, this week our attention is focused more on above-ground utilities, specifically those knocked out in last Friday's storm. The Authority also oversees public education and outreach programs, and the development of safety procedures. 9am in the lower level conference room at One Call Center, 7223 Parkway Drive, Hanover.

Friday, July 6th

• Bureau of Labor Statistics will release national employment data for June. The U.S. unemployment rate edged up slightly in May, to 8.2 percent.

Stay cool and hydrated!