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 […]
Governor Hogan Appoints Lisa Belcastro to General Assembly
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 […]
Gov Hogan Appoints Two to Maryland General Assembly
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 […]
General Assembly Changes & Leadership Announcements
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 […]
CCPS Students Chosen as Pages for the General Assembly
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 […]
Hoyer on Opening Day of Maryland General Assembly
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, […]
Petition Against BOCC for Bond Authority
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.” […]
Hoyer Statement on Maryland General Assembly
Hoyer Statement on the Opening Day of the Maryland General Assembly Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the first day of the 438th session of the Maryland General Assembly: “I join in welcoming the start of a new session of the Maryland General Assembly. During this year’s session, I hope […]
CCPS Students Chosen as Pages
Calvert County Public Schools Students Chosen as Pages for the General Assembly Two seniors from Calvert County Public Schools have been selected as student pages for the 2016 Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis. Alexya Brown (Calvert Beacon Intern) of Patuxent High and Caitlin Keegan of Northern High will represent Calvert County during the legislative session. […]
650 Bills on Governor’s Desk
The Maryland General Assembly proposed 2,248 pieces of legislation during the 2015 legislative session. More than 650 bills made it to the governor’s desk, of which Hogan signed 121 into law Tuesday morning. WHAT PASSED: Fracking moratorium: Hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, more commonly known as fracking, will be restricted under a two-year moratorium so […]