Politics - Nottingham MD

Governor Moore announces $69 million in federal funding to support homeless services

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Maryland nearly $69 million for homeless services through its Continuum of Care program as part of a historic $3.16 billion nationwide allocation. The state’s 10 Continuum of Care organizations will receive $68,928,914 to support housing and services for Marylanders experiencing homelessness—representing an […]

Maryland’s Main Street communities to receive $2.25 million in revitalization grants

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has announced a grant program that will aim to revitalize Main Street communities across Maryland. The program is part of a larger effort to combat blight and crime in designated areas. The funding is part of $2.25 million in grant money that will be distributed between local governments, nonprofits, and community development corporations. The money can be […]

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Baltimore County unveils strategic plan to improve services and inclusion for immigrant community

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County New Americans Task Force has released a new strategic plan outlining recommendations to improve services and increase inclusion for the county’s immigrant community. The plan, titled “Welcoming and Belonging Strategic Plan,” was developed through a collaboration between the task force, county government, and Welcoming America, an organization that supports immigrants across the country. “Diversity is our […]

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New housing laws in Maryland aim to boost construction, tackle affordability

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week signed legislation aimed at expanding housing construction, which is expected to help reduce instability in the state’s housing market and make it more affordable. “We made the choice to put housing front-and-center this year because we know this issue can’t wait. Building a stronger housing market can’t wait. Tackling a housing shortage of 96,000 […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Three Weeks Away From The Primary – What You Need To Know

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is a 2024 election update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. The primary elections are less than three weeks away! You may have even received your mail-in ballot already. Here is some useful information to make sure you vote in this primary. First and foremost, you must be registered to vote. To ensure you can fully vote […]

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Weis Markets to install AEDs in stores, employees receive Stop the Bleed training

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Weis Markets locations are taking customer safety very seriously. The regional supermarket chain will soon have an automated external defibrillator (AED) available in each of its Maryland stores. Maryland House Bill 288 – The Joe Sheya Act requires each owner and operator of a “grocery store” or a specified restaurant, beginning January 1, 2025, to place an AED in […]

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Maryland launches two new relief programs to aid businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of two additional economic relief programs to assist businesses impacted by the Key Bridge collapse. The $15 million Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program provides grants to businesses that have experienced a loss of revenue or increased costs due to the disruption of their shipments at the Port of Baltimore. […]

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Maryland launches new outdoor learning partnership to help students learn about environmental stewardship

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order (PDF) to establish the Maryland Outdoor Learning Partnership. The new partnership will be dedicated to providing Maryland students with opportunities to learn about the environment, climate, and natural world outside of the classroom. The Maryland Department of the Environment will create the new partnership to help students learn about environmental stewardship. […]

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