Johnny Olszewski Archives - Page 26 of 93

Olszewski announces new partnership with national nonprofit PCs for People to help close digital divide

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced a new partnership with the national nonprofit organization PCs for People in which Baltimore County will donate surplus computer equipment to provide individuals and families in need with high quality devices at no- or low-cost. “Attainable equipment and access to the internet is a necessity for every household in Baltimore County, and […]

Baltimore County Johnny Olszewski Crab Bot Announcement 20230307

Baltimore County expands crab pot debris removal, begins oyster shell recycling [VIDEO]

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ESSEX, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski visited the Essex waterfront on Tuesday morning to spotlight the second year of a program to remove derelict crab pots and fishing gear from the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, and announced a collection site for oyster shell recycling. In conjunction with Maryland non-profit Oyster Recovery Partnership, the County program has mapped thousands of […]

Baltimore County awarded over $2 million to grow emerging offshore wind workforce

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced that Baltimore County was awarded over $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge funding through the Maryland Department of Labor to connect residents to regional training programs and apprenticeships for career paths in offshore wind industry. “The legacy of Sparrows Point is one built on good jobs for families, […]

Baltimore County retains coveted ‘Triple-A’ bond rating

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County has maintained triple-A bond ratings from all three major rating agencies, allowing the County to continue issuing bonds at the lowest possible interest rate and saving millions of dollars for County taxpayers. Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings have each reaffirmed the County’s triple-A rating, making […]

Governor Wes Moore Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Fair Wage Act

Governor Moore hosts community roundtable, testifies in support of Fair Wage Act

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week hosted a community round table at the State House and testified in the Maryland House Economic Matters Committee Hearing in support of the Fair Wage Act, presented as HB 549. The legislation accelerates the planned increase to a $15 minimum wage, fully implementing the increase for all covered employers as of October 1, 2023. […]

Olszewski to testify in favor of bill that would raise Maryland’s minimum wage to $15 per hour

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will testify before the Economic Matters Committee on Monday and share support for the Fair Wage Act of 2023 (HB-549). This legislation would accelerate the state’s $15-per-hour minimum wage, fully implementing that wage for all covered employers as of October 1 instead of 2026 as currently required. In addition, the Fair Wage Act would […]

Town Hall Microphone Meeting Public Speaking

Olszewski announces updated schedule for 2023 Baltimore County budget town hall meetings

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced an updated schedule for the remaining 2023 Budget Town Hall Meeting series. The Olszewski administration launched its signature series of town hall meetings, hosting one for each Council district, to provide forums for constituents to share their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY24 budget. The updated schedule of the 2023 […]

Comptroller Lierman encourages Marylanders to take advantage of Shop Maryland Energy Weekend, enjoy exemption of the state sales tax on qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Comptroller Brooke Lierman is reminding Marylanders that, for those looking to replace an appliance, there’s no better time than Shop Maryland Energy Weekend. Shop Maryland Energy Weekend takes place February 18 through 20, and Maryland residents can take advantage of great deals, including exemption of the state’s sales tax on qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances. During Presidents’ Day weekend, the […]

Tag: Johnny Olszewski