To Return School Start to After Labor Day Move Supported by Overwhelming Majority of Marylanders Will End Mass Confusion of Having Maryland’s Counties Starting on Different Dates Governor Larry Hogan today announced that he is introducing the Universal School Start Act of 2020 requiring Maryland public schools to start after Labor Day, and ending the mass […]
A Happy Labor Day Message to Everyone!
There is a lot to ponder and be thankful for on Labor Day: the jobs we have, the compensation and benefits derived from our jobs and the sense of fulfillment we get from a job well done. Know that everything you do is truly appreciated on Labor Day and every day. On Labor Day, stop […]
Heavy Traffic Expected over the Labor Day Weekend
MDOT SHA Suspends Non-Emergency Lane Closures on Major Highways With fuel prices remaining steady, hundreds of thousands of Marylanders will begin saying goodbye to summer by traveling throughout the state for the Labor Day weekend. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is suspending non-emergency lane closures until Tuesday, Sept. 3 to […]
MDOT MVA and VEIP Closed for Holiday
All MDOT MVA Offices and VEIP Stations Will Be Closed on Saturday, August 31 and Monday, September 2 Offices Will Reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) will close all branch offices and VEIP stations Saturday, August 31, 2019 and Monday, September 2, 2019 in observance […]
County Government Announces Labor Day Schedules
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, in observance of Labor Day. In addition: County senior centers will be closed and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered. However, participants will be provided shelf-stable meals in advance. There will be no county bus service Monday, […]
CSM Announces Labor Day Weekend Schedule
August 31 – September 2, Prepares for Fall Semester to Start September 3 The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) announces all CSM campuses will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, to observe the Labor Day holiday. In addition, CSM’s La Plata, Leonardtown, Prince Frederick and Regional Hughesville campuses will be closed Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, […]
Senate Republicans Want to Save Summer Family Time
Will Our Kids Have to Go to School on Labor Day? Where Does It End? Senate Republicans argued their support for Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Order stating that public schools start after Labor Day. Senate Bill 128 would override Governor Hogan’s Executive Order and initiated a heated floor debate between both sides of the aisle. […]
Do You Know the History of Labor Day?
In the late 1800s, many Americans toiled 12 hours a day, seven days a week, often in physically demanding, low-paying jobs. Children worked too, on farms and in factories and mines. Conditions were often harsh and unsafe. It was in this context that American workers held the first Labor Day parade, marching from New York’s […]
Message from Delegate Mark Fisher on Labor Day
This Labor Day Weekend, it is important to reflect upon our achievements and to spend time with those near and dear to us – our friends and family. On this holiday, we celebrate the uniquely American ideal of hard work and perseverance to make a better life for our families. I’m incredibly proud to not […]
MSP Prepare for High Traffic Volume This Labor Day Weekend
The Maryland State Police are anticipating higher traffic volume and warning drivers they can expect an increase enforcement of speed, seatbelt and most importantly DUI laws this Labor Day weekend. As summer ends and Labor Day weekend approaches, many celebrants will be celebrating with friends and family. In efforts to increase safety, the State Police […]