The Week Ahead

Happy Monday! Last week I blogged about the need for an internet sales tax and the national employment figures for May.


Tuesday, June 5th

• Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics holds a work session. This is the committee that makes decisions on such issues as whether or not regular session legislator fundraising prohibitions apply during special sessions (they do). 1pm in room 206 of the Legislative Services Building, Annapolis.
• State Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders meets to discuss the Carroll County Health Department and newborn screening. 6pm in room L-1 at 201 W. Preston Street (State Center), Baltimore.
• Maryland's Economic Development Commission holds a board meeting. 10am in the 17th Floor Conference Room at the World Trade Center, Baltimore.
• The Urban Institute holds its monthly lunch forum at noon.  June's topic is "State Leaders Reimagine Reform: Improving Access to Health and Human Services."  You can attend in person or watch the live webcast. 
• The Maryland Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a day-long briefing to collect information about why there are racial disparities and their impact on Maryland's prison population. Members of the public are invited to attend, or you can submit comments to the commission at ero@usccr.gov. 9:30am in the Joint Hearing Room, Legislative Services Building, Annapolis.

Wednesday, June 6th

• Board of Public Works holds a regular meeting. The 255 page agenda and its 21 page summary is now available. 10am in the Governor's Reception Room on the second floor of the State House. The pre-meeting will be held at 9:45 A.M. in Room 217.
• Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) holds its monthly meeting. The HSCRC-created in 1971-is one way that Maryland strives to contain health care costs while enhancing access to care. 10am in room 100 at 4160 Patterson Ave, Baltimore.
• Vehicle Theft Prevention Council meets to discuss and vote on grant applications for FY 2013. 11am in the 9th Floor Conference Room of  Baltimore County Police Headquarters, 700 East Joppa Road, Towson.

Thursday, June 7th

• Our partners at Maryland Nonprofits are holding a training called "Superstar Supervisory Skills for Nonprofit Managers."  This is an all day training and lunch is provided if you register by June 4th.  The cost is $200, or $100 if you or your organization are a Maryland Nonprofits member. 10am in Suite 303, 8720 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring.

Friday, June 8th

• Health Quality and Cost Council meets for updates from its work-groups.  The Council was created by Governor O'Malley to coordinate resources; promote effective, appropriate, and efficient policies; and reduce disparities in healthcare outcomes. 9:30am in the Main Seminar Room of the UMBC Technology Center, 1450 South Rolling Road, Baltimore.
• Board of Social Work Examiners holds a public hearing which may include discussing and voting on proposed regulations.  A portion of the meeting may be held in closed session. 11am in room 109 of the Metro Building, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore.