Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced legislation to create a “lockbox” for education funding to ensure that all revenues from Maryland casinos go directly to funding K-12 education and improvements to the state’s public school facilities. The governor was joined by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, a longtime advocate for reforming the funding system. “Ensuring that this money is required to […]
On Monday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan held a cabinet meeting at the Community College of Baltimore County’s Essex campus. The governor, along with Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, also honored many prominent community volunteers and organizations at today’s meeting. Among those presented with citations were Angel Park’s Kelli Szczybor, the Back River Restoration Committee, White Marsh resident Robert Romadka Sr. (a […]
Governor Larry Hogan and Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford are coming to town. Maryland’s governor will hold a regional cabinet meeting in Essex on Monday, February 12, 2018. Governor Hogan will also tour Baltimore County to visit with local elected officials, tour local businesses, and meet with constituents. The governor’s public schedule is as follows: Monday, February 12, 2018 8:45 AM: […]
A local business organization has surpassed a big milestone. On Wednesday evening, the Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 70th anniversary. A dinner and awards ceremony was held at Martin’s East in Middle River. In attendance were local politicians and dignitaries, including Councilwoman Cathy Bevins and keynote speaker Governor Larry Hogan. Among the local organizations recognized for their service […]
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company got a boost in their fundraising efforts this week. On Wednesday, WMVFC Captain Rick Blubaugh and President Kevin Palmer attended the State of Maryland Board of Public Works meeting to testify on behalf of a state bond bill that would provide funding toward the construction of their new fire station. The board, which consist […]
UPDATE: Two public meetings will be held to discuss the upcoming I-95 Express Toll Lanes extension project. Original story below. —— Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced $461 million in new traffic relief initiatives for the Baltimore region, including adding lanes to 27 miles of highway to alleviate congestion on the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and Interstate 95. The Maryland Department […]
Baltimore County Public Schools’ 173 schools, centers, and programs will open their doors to students on Tuesday, September 5. During the first week of school, BCPS Interim Superintendent Verletta White plans to visit 14 schools to welcome students, teachers, and administrators to the 2017 – 2018 school year. During her first day visits to Woodbridge and Arbutus elementary schools, the […]
Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half-staff on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, from sunrise to sunset. The flags are being lowered in memory of Army Sergeant Eric M. Houck, of Perry Hall, Maryland. Sgt. Houck died on June 10, 2017 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Two other […]