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Governor Hogan Announces Legislative Actions

2021-04-08 Leave a Comment

Governor Larry Hogan announced actions on legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2021 legislative session. The governor has vetoed SB494 – Juveniles Convicted as Adults – Sentencing – Limitations and Reductions. Read the veto message: “Our administration has consistently demonstrated a historic commitment to criminal justice reform. In 2016, we passed and enacted […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: bills, Gov Hogan, legislation, veto

Del Kathy Szeliga: 12 Days Left

2021-04-01 Leave a Comment

Life Should Mean Life! Justice for killers… NOT their victims! House Bill 409 (SB 494), which works to end life without parole for those convicted of first-degree murder as juveniles, is moving its way through the General Assembly and will be on the Governor’s desk soon. Amendments have been offered to exclude cop-killers (like Amy […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: bills, Del Kathy Szeliga

Combatting Violent Crime – NEW Legislation

2021-03-04

Yesterday, Members of the Joint Republican Caucus of the Maryland General Assembly announced a package of bills to target the ongoing crisis of violent crime in our state. “The 2021 Legislative Session was, at its onset, supposed to be limited to the major issues and problems the state faces”, said House Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga. […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: bills, house, Senate, violent crime

Calvert County COVID_19 Water Billing Changes

2020-04-29

  Dear Valued Customers, We, the staff of Calvert County Department of Public Works, Water and Sewerage Division, understand your concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please be assured that your tap water and sewer service is not something you need to be concerned with. It is safe to drink and use the public water as […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: bills, Calvert County, COVID-19, sewer, water

Thank You – You Made The Difference!

2020-03-11

Just yesterday, the largest tax increase Maryland has ever seen was defeated. A subcommittee in the House of Delegates unanimously voted to reject this bill late last night. Citizens like you who signed the petition emailing your legislators to oppose this tax hike made this happen (read about our efforts here). Our legislators took note […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: bills, Kirwan, taxes

START THE CLOCK: Governor Hogan’s Violent Crime Bills

2020-01-23

Officially Introduced In General Assembly Tougher Sentences for Violent Offenders, Tougher Penalties for Witness Intimidation, More Transparency to Hold Judges Accountable for Sentencing Decisions Governor Larry Hogan’s legislative initiatives to address violent crime were introduced in the General Assembly this evening. His crime package, which he first announced last month at a press conference in […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: bills, Gov Hogan

North Beach Water Disconnect Notification for Unpaid Accounts

2019-12-06

If you have paid your water bill or have made previous arrangements disregard this notice. Water disconnect notices have been sent out to unpaid accounts. Accounts must be paid in full by 3pm on December 16, 2019 to avoid being disconnected. If your water is turned off, you will need to pay your account IN […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: bills, NB, water cutoff

Hogan Signs Bills to Add Marylanders to Health Insurance Rolls

2019-05-22

Raise Tobacco Age to 21 Also Signs Legislation Introducing Tough Penalties for Violent Crimes Against Pregnant Women Governor Larry Hogan today signed a number of critical health care and crime prevention measures, including legislation that will add more Marylanders to the health insurance rolls, and raise the minimum age tobacco can be sold to 21 […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: bills, Gov Hogan

Firefighter Benefits Among 174 Bills Hogan Signs

2019-05-05

Legislation Also Targets Corruption and Doubles Funding for Clean Cars Governor Larry Hogan today signed 174 bills into law, including critical legislation to improve cancer coverage benefits for firefighters, make much-needed reforms to the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, and double funding to expand the use of clean cars in Maryland. The governor […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: bills, Gov Hogan, signing

AG Frosh Advises Federal Workers to Use Resources

2019-01-26

Consumer Protection Division Advisory for Unpaid Furloughed Federal Workers Facing Financial Hardship The Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division advises federal workers affected by the Trump administration’s partial shutdown to use these consumer-related resources to maintain financial fitness through these tough times.  Federal workers who are not receiving their paychecks and are […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: AG Frosh, bills, government shutdown, mortgage, rent

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