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Bipartisan Agreement For American Rescue Plan Funding

2021-04-03 Leave a Comment

Governor Larry Hogan, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones today announced a bipartisan budget agreement to allocate the $3.9 billion in federal funding that the State of Maryland expects to receive through the American Rescue Plan Act. The major components of the bipartisan agreement to provide targeted relief are: $1.1 billion […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: budget, General Assembly, Gov Hogan

AG Brian E. Frosh Supports General Assembly Justice Reforms

2021-02-09

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh released the following statement in support of criminal justice reforms being considered by the Maryland General Assembly: “Black Americans have died at the hands of police for centuries in circumstances that are outrageous, driven by racism (conscious or unconscious) and simply tragic.  But George Floyd’s brutal killing stands out […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: AG Frosh, General Assembly, justice reforms

CCPS Students Chosen as Pages for the General Assembly

2020-12-10

Two seniors from Calvert County Public Schools have been selected as student pages for the 2021 Maryland General Assembly (MGA) in Annapolis. Chloe Niedzielski of Huntingtown High School and Makayla Seay of Calvert High School will represent Calvert County during the legislative session. Lucy Ramos of Northern High School was selected as the alternate. The […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: General Assembly, meetings, Pages, virtual

Del Kathy Szeliga: Wrap Up of Legislative Session 2020

2020-04-12

  We are all hunkered down fighting an invisible enemy, the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ve heard at length about this deadly global pandemic and we are all praying for an end to this sooner rather than later. Hopefully, you and your family are well. One of my closest family members was hospitalized with COVID-19 for 11 […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Del Kathy Szeliga, General Assembly, legislature

Governor Hogan Appoints Lisa Belcastro to General Assembly

2020-04-10

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he has appointed Lisa Belcastro to the Maryland General Assembly. The governor has appointed Ms. Belcastro following the recommendation of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee. “I am confident Ms. Belcastro will serve the citizens of Baltimore County admirably in her new role,” said Governor Hogan. “I offer her […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: General Assembly, Gov Hogan, Lisa Belcastro

Gov Hogan Appoints Two to Maryland General Assembly

2020-02-03

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he has appointed Delegate Shelly L. Hettleman to the Maryland Senate and Sheila S. Ruth to the Maryland House of Delegates. The governor appointed Delegate Hettleman and Ms. Ruth following the recommendations of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee. “I am confident that Delegate Hettleman and Ms. Ruth will […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: General Assembly, Gov Hogan, Sheila S. Ruth, Shelly L. Hettleman

General Assembly Changes & Leadership Announcements

2020-01-05

In recent weeks, there have been many announced changes to the make-up and leadership of the General Assembly. We are looking forward to engaging with House Speaker Adrienne Jones, Senate President-designee Bill Ferguson and all the members of the General Assembly, as we work collaboratively toward policy solutions for Marylanders. Below, please find an overview […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: General Assembly, leadership

CCPS Students Chosen as Pages for the General Assembly

2019-11-09

Two seniors from Calvert County Public Schools have been selected as student pages for the 2020 Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis. Lauren Collis of Calvert High School and Devin Tran of Northern High School will represent Calvert County during the legislative session. Emily Shrieves of Calvert High School was selected as the alternate. Dr. Daniel […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: CCPS, General Assembly, Pages

Hoyer on Opening Day of Maryland General Assembly

2019-01-09

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the first day of the 439th session of the Maryland General Assembly: “As we welcome the start of a new session of the Maryland General Assembly, I encourage my colleagues in Annapolis to take action on the issues most important to families in Maryland, […]

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: General Assembly, opening day, Steny Hoyer

Petition Against BOCC for Bond Authority

2018-03-02

The current (2010) Comprehensive Plan states, under sustainability issues, that the County is to “Meet the needs of current generations without overburdening future generations.” (Pg. 104) ​No fiscal analysis has been conducted: The current (2010) Comprehensive Plan states, under Action Item #IV-22: “Require a fiscal analysis to be prepared prior to providing financial assistance to any commercial or residential project.” […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: BOCC, Bonding Authority, General Assembly, petition

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