There’s one week to go before the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) begins cashless toll collection at the Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40) in Harford and Cecil counties. Prior to the morning rush hour on Wednesday, October 16, all-electronic toll collection will begin at the Hatem Bridge via E-ZPass® and Video Tolling. Under all-electronic […]
Healthcare for Open Air Burn Pit Exposure Act
On July 30, 2019, Representative Raul Ruiz (CA), introduced H.R. 4137-the Jennifer Kepner Healthcare for Open Air Burn Pit Exposure Act. If a veteran is not eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care based on service-connected disabilities, current statutes allow veterans treatment for diseases related to specific toxic exposures. However, exposure to burn […]
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision Northbound Route 4
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 at approximately 9:04 a.m., deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the area of northbound MD Route 4 just south of MD Route 765 (HG Trueman Road north entrance) in Lusby, MD for a report of a single vehicle collision. Upon arrival, […]
MDTA Minimizing Traffic Backups on Bridge During Construction
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is taking a number of steps to minimize traffic backups during the $27 million Bay Bridge rehabilitation project to replace the deck surface of the westbound span right lane. The first step is to implement cashless tolling at the Bay Bridge from noon to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays […]
GOCCP Hosts First Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network
Fall Conference Today, the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention hosted members of law enforcement as a part of its first Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) conference. More than 100 police officers and prosecutors from around Maryland engaged in a full day of networking and discussion of best practices for data sharing and collaboration, […]
Three Sites are Being Considered for Bay Crossing
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced Open Houses for the Bay Crossing Study. Four preliminary alternatives, which include three preliminary corridors and a no-build alternative have been proposed. Data indicates these three preliminary corridor alternatives are the only corridors to sufficiently meet the purpose and need in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). […]
Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act
On June 27, 2019, Senator Jerry Moran (KS) introduced S. 2022-the Paul Benne Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act of 2019. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities live independently in a barrier-free environment. However, the maximum grant amount adjusts annually, and the grant benefit cannot […]
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel Overnight Lane Closures
For the Week of October 6, 2019 During tunnel closures at the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel, drivers may experience 15-20 minute delays while two-way operations (during which one lane of southbound and northbound traffic is directed into the tunnel that remains open) are implemented. Closure times are dependent on traffic volumes. The Northbound Tunnel is scheduled […]
DNR Secretary’s Message: October 2019
Taking The Lead on Protecting Our Natural Resources Col. Adrian Baker and Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio at Col. Baker’s swearing-in ceremony I recently had the honor of swearing in Colonel G. Adrian Baker as the new Superintendent of the Maryland Natural Resources Police. Colonel Baker has an impressive track record and a wealth of relevant experience […]
Monarchs and Milkweed at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary
Monarch Butterfly Festival in Prince George’s County The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary to celebrate the fall migration of the monarch butterfly on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults and kids of all ages are encouraged to take part in a variety of activities, including tagging […]