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Governor Moore’s supplemental budget proposes $300 million increase for Developmental Disabilities Administration

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday released a supplemental budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, outlining adjustments to the previously proposed budget. The supplemental budget focuses on providing additional funding for critical programs, implementing cost-saving measures, and aligning with evolving economic conditions. One of the most significant changes is a nearly $300 million increase in funding for the Developmental Disabilities […]

Maryland appoints Kelly O. Hayes as interim U.S. Attorney

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced that Kelly O. Hayes was appointed and sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney on Monday, March 3, 2025. Before this appointment, Hayes was the Chief of the Southern Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland, since 2021. In 2013, Hayes became an Assistant United States Attorney for the District […]

Governor Moore announces additional support for Maryland’s federal workforce

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced several additional actions his administration is taking to support federal workers impacted by recent layoffs and funding changes. Governor Moore announced expanded resource webpages, job fairs, and directives to facilitate public servant transitions to new careers in Maryland after convening a roundtable with federal workers, business and union leaders, and cabinet officials. “We […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Honoring Our Heroes – The Honeygo Regional Veterans Memorial

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki Earlier this year, we took an important step to support a project that stands as a testament to the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of the brave men and women who have served this great nation. We introduced a bond initiative to help fund the Honeygo Regional Veterans […]

Marylanders with disabilities to hold action night in Annapolis to protest budget cuts

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Marylanders with disabilities will hold an action night in Annapolis on Monday to protest Governor Wes Moore’s proposed budget cuts. The “These Are Our Lives” action night is organized and led by people with disabilities who will draw from their own lived experiences. On Monday night, March 3rd, people with developmental disabilities will come together to share their personal […]

Maryland AG Brown joins coalition against organized retail crime

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories urging Congress to pass legislation addressing the rise of organized retail crime. The coalition highlighted the significant financial losses and impact on consumers and businesses caused by this growing problem. Organized retail crime, which includes cargo theft and other forms of coordinated criminal activity […]

Baltimore County Delegate sponsors bill that would install speed monitoring devices in vehicles of serial offenders in Maryland

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new bill under consideration in Maryland aims to curb dangerous driving by requiring repeat reckless driving offenders to install Intelligent Speed Assistance devices in their vehicles. House Bill 1139, sponsored by Baltimore County Delegate Nick Allen, was the subject of testimony last week by Montgomery County Police Sgt. Patrick Kepp, who shared his experience as a victim of […]

Councilman Marks, Waterways Foundation to sponsor road cleanups in Nottingham area

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks and the Maryland Waterways Foundation will sponsor two community cleanups in March to remove garbage from areas that have accumulated litter over the winter. The cleanups will occur on Saturday, March 29, 2025 two locations. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at the Honeygo Square Shopping Center (Philadelphia and New Forge Roads) to clean […]

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