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Governor Hogan submits $1.08 billion supplemental budget focused on rental assistance, higher education, transportation

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday submitted a $1.08 billion supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2022 that expands critical rental assistance programs, restores key funding for transportation infrastructure projects, and increases funding for minority-serving colleges and universities. Rental Assistance Based on the recommendations of a bipartisan advisory group, the supplemental budget allocates federal emergency rental assistance of $258 million, including: […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols as St. Patrick’s Day approaches

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted across the state and with St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Wednesday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and to avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. With an increase in impaired drivers expected throughout the state over the next two weekends, state police will be […]

MDTA warns of spam text messages being sent to residents

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning of spam/scam text messages being sent to residents. The spam SMS messages read, “Maryland-MDot Urgent” addressing “MDot customer” with a link. MDTA officials say anyone who receives such a text should ignore it. Theses messages are spam and have been reported to the Maryland Department of Transportation’s IT Department. Anyone who receives this […]

Maryland State Highway Administration deploys 2,700 pieces of equipment to handle nor’easter

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will remain in emergency operations mode as crews continue to respond to winter weather that has blanketed the state with snowfall and freezing rain. The National Weather Service expects freezing rain, snow, and high winds to impact most of the state. Snow, switching over to ice and rain, is expected Sunday […]

Snow Emergency Plan in effect for Baltimore County, Governor Hogan provides update on statewide response to heavy snowfall

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: An additional 2 – 3″ of snow are expected to fall in the Baltimore area on Monday and into Tuesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—As the snow continues to fall in Maryland, the Snow Emergency Plan is now in effect for Baltimore County as of 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Maryland State Police declare snow emergencies with input […]

Olszewski makes key personnel announcements

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week made the following personnel announcements: Nominated C. Pete Gutwald to serve as Director of the Department of Permits Approvals and Inspections, effective January 15, 2021 Nominated Steve Lafferty to serve as Director of the Department of Planning effective January 15, 2021, and Named Jennifer M. Lynch, PhD. as Baltimore County’s Director of […]

Baltimore County crews, plows ready for potential winter weather

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday affirmed the County’s readiness to respond to winter storms as the region prepares for the season’s first snow event forecast for Wednesday. “Our Department of Public Works stands ready to respond whenever winter weather hits to keep our residents safe,” Olszewski said. “Our crews are well-trained and our equipment is in great […]

Governor Hogan announces statewide efforts to prepare for heavy snowfall, adverse conditions