ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Tuesday lauded the Trump administration for its decision to halt an offshore wind project off the state’s coast, calling the move a victory for the economy and a rejection of what they called a “failed energy experiment.” The caucus praised President Donald J. Trump and the Department of Justice for withdrawing federal approval for […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Maryland Rep. Andy Harris on Wednesday announced plans to make $6 million in grants available to help seafood processors expand their capacity to process invasive, wild-caught catfish. The funding, available through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, is aimed at independent businesses that can build or modernize processing facilities, adopt new technology and […]
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced this week that it is rescinding all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), an action that will de-designate over 3.5 million acres of federal waters previously targeted for offshore wind development. The decision was made in accordance with a Secretarial Order […]
The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As your District 7A Delegates, we’re guided by a vision that lifts every corner of our community—better roads, stronger neighborhoods, and safer communities. Three efforts are at the heart of our work: a traffic light at Oak Crest Village, an eastbound ramp from Route 7 to Route […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Thursday unveiled its new “Lower Electric Bills Now” energy platform, aimed at reversing state policies that have led to skyrocketing utility costs for Maryland families. The Caucus, joined by Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), called on the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore to take immediate action to restore energy independence, eliminate unfair […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Seven of Maryland’s House of Delegates members on Tuesday launched the Maryland Freedom Caucus as the thirteenth group of legislators to join this national movement. “Thirteen is a poignant number in Maryland, being one of the original thirteen colonies that banded together to fight for their independence from an oppressive, authoritarian government,” Maryland Freedom Caucus said in a press […]
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 […]
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 […]