Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced the appointment of Linda Norman to the Maryland Senate. The governor made the appointment following recommendations from the Harford County and Cecil County Republican Central Committees. Linda Norman will replace her late husband, former Senator H. Wayne Norman Jr., in the Senate. “While we are still shocked and saddened by the news of Senator […]
On Friday, Governor Larry Hogan reappointed Baltimore County Fifth District Councilman David Marks to the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission. Created in 1984, the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays reviews development proposed near wetlands and the shorelines of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Much of the commission’s work involves evaluating local government plans. “I […]
Governor Larry Hogan on Friday evening signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency beginning Friday, March 2, 2018 in the wake of damaging winds resulting in power outages, downed trees, and dangerous travel conditions across the state due to Friday’s storm. The executive order will allow the state to efficiently coordinate support and provide additional assistance to local […]
The storm system that will affect the entire state of Maryland beginning Thursday evening is expected to bring extreme wind and rain across Maryland. The most dangerous conditions are forecast to begin by 6 a.m. Friday morning, with gusty winds continuing throughout the weekend. “I urge all Marylanders to take this severe weather very seriously and prepare now,” said Governor […]
Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced a series of new initiatives to bolster school safety, including new funding, an executive order, and emergency legislation. He also voiced his support for existing legislative proposals to enhance safety in Maryland schools; increase coordination among schools, state agencies, and law enforcement; and keep firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill and […]
On Wednesday, Ryan Nawrocki officially filed to run for Baltimore County’s Sixth Council District seat which is located in eastern Baltimore County. Nawrocki has been endorsed by Gov. Bob Ehrlich, Congressman Andy Harris, former Baltimore County Executive Roger Hayden and former Baltimore County Councilman Wayne Skinner in his run for this seat. “I’m running for County Council because eastern Baltimore […]
Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced the Board of Public Works’ approval of a new Text to 9-1-1 technology for Maryland, helping to update 1960s-era emergency systems with life-saving technology. This new Internet-based infrastructure will allow citizens to send a Short Message Service (SMS) text message to 9-1-1. The Federal Communications Commission estimates that more than 70 percent of all […]
The Maryland Transportation Authority will be holding two public meetings to provide information on the upcoming Interstate 95 Express Toll Lanes northbound extension project. No formal presentation will be given, and the same information will be provided at each meeting. Local residents are invited to attend either meeting. The meetings will be held on the following dates in the following […]