The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki have been extremely concerned about a bill that has been reintroduced this session in the General Assembly. The bill would allow unlimited speed cameras to be placed across Baltimore County. HB58, Baltimore County—Speed Monitoring Systems—Residential Districts, authorizes the use of speed monitoring […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced the Maryland Department of Transportation has requested an initial emergency relief funding of $60 million from the federal government to pay for initial mobilization, operations, and debris recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. “President Biden and all our federal partners have given Maryland tremendous support as we […]
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Andy Harris (R-MD) on Wednesday called on federal and state officials to expedite the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge by reducing the environmental and regulatory burdens that can stand in the way of rapid reconstruction efforts. Echoing the similar pleas of Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki, Congressman Harris referenced the I-35W bridge collapse over the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered that the Maryland flag be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims who lost their lives in Tuesday’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The order states that the flags will remain at half-staff until further notice. “Our entire state is grateful for the tireless work of our first responders and everyone who has […]
UPDATE: Rep. Andy Harris has also joined the call for an expedited rebuild of the Key Bridge. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are calling for federal and local officials to rebuild the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in record time. The Delegates are asking federal, state, and local authorities to replicate the recovery and rebuild […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that he will recommend the appointment of Carney resident Daniel Dean to the vacant Fifth District seat on the Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The LPC reviews nominations for structures to be placed on the county inventory of historic landmarks, and advises residents, businesses, and other stakeholders on preservation laws. […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks and several local community groups have announced a series of litter clean-up events throughout northeastern Baltimore County in the coming weeks. Students seeking service hours or those looking to make a difference in the community are encouraged to attend. Friday, March 29, 2024 10 a.m. 4300 Fitch Avenue (21236) MD Waterways Foundation Saturday, April 20, 2024 […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The state of Maryland is launching the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact as part of a broader plan to increase innovation, talent, and resources across sectors of the state’s economy. The council, established by executive order (PDF) in May 2023, will be responsible for identifying and strengthening cross-sector partnerships, and will work with philanthropic and social sector leaders […]