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The Arc Maryland, Maryland Association of Community Services blast Governor Moore’s State of the State following budget cuts for Marylanders with developmental disabilities

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Members of Maryland’s developmental disabilities community say they remain deeply disappointed in Governor Wes Moore’s budget decisions that cut $200 million in general funds, resulting in a massive $457 million (state and federal) cut for FY26. This represents a 22% reduction in funding for critical developmental disabilities services and supports for Marylanders with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral […]

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KEY BRIDGE REBUILD: Governor Moore unveils design for new Francis Scott Key Bridge

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday revealed the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, which will span the Patapsco River, nearly a year after the original bridge collapsed into the water following a ship collision that killed six construction workers. The new bridge, presented at a ceremony in Baltimore, will be a cable-stayed structure, connecting Curtis Bay […]

Baltimore County launches pilot program to increase recycling in multi-family housing communities

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) has launched a pilot program to improve recycling and reduce contamination in multi-family housing communities. The program aims to address challenges faced by residents in these communities, such as limited space for storing recyclables and lack of convenient drop-off points. The initiative began with 410 units at the Twin […]

Councilman Marks nominates Tonya Henderson to veterans’ commission

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday announced the appointment of Tonya Henderson of Perry Hall to the Baltimore County Commission on Veterans’ Affairs. Henderson is First Junior Vice President for the Paul L. Thompson Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1. She is also the Chapter Service Officer. She is completing her doctorate in management and also volunteers with the […]

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition to host emergency rally to protect developmental disability services in Maryland

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition, which includes The Arc Maryland, Disability Rights Maryland, Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS), Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, and People on the Go Maryland, will hold a crucial rally in Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on Monday night to highlight the impact of the proposed $457 million budget cut to developmental disabilities services. Organizers say […]

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Governor Moore discusses education reform in Baltimore County

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

REISTERSTOWN, MD—Reisterstown Elementary School served as the backdrop for a roundtable discussion on education reform and teacher recruitment with Governor Wes Moore, early-career educators, and local school officials on January 30, 2025. The event focused on the Moore-Miller administration’s strategies to improve classroom outcomes and attract and retain teachers. A key component of the discussion was the Excellence in Maryland […]

Maryland Senators eye new speed cameras on I-695, I-83 in Baltimore County

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County could soon be home to a new set of speed cameras along I-695 and I-83, if a bill introduced by five state senators is passed into law. The bill, SB0338, proposes installing up to 14 speed cameras along the two highways in an effort to curb excessive speeding and improve road safety. The bipartisan bill, sponsored by […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore County takes bold step toward addressing deer overpopulation

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. The 2025 legislative session kicked off this month in Annapolis, and we’ve certainly seen fireworks! We proudly launched the Maryland Freedom Caucus with five other fellow House Delegates. This organized group of patriots will work together to fight for fiscal responsibility and conservative principles. Delegate Ryan Nawrocki […]

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