2024 Maryland General Assembly Update Week Ten: Crossover Week, Action on the Budget, Carozza Bills Moving Through the Senate, Carozza Bill Hearings, Locals in Annapolis and Back in the District
CROSSOVER WEEK The Maryland General Assembly is in the throes of Crossover Week when bills must pass their original chamber to be guaranteed consideration in the other chamber. Bills that clear their original chamber after the 69th day of the 90-day session are asigned to the Rules Committee in the other chamber before being reassigned to the appropriate committee. With only three weeks left in the 2024 Legislative Session, this additional procedural step frequently is enough to prevent a bill from
Over $500,000 in scholarships available to local students
Over $500,000 in scholarships available to local students March 15, 2024 – Salisbury, Md. – More than $500,000 in scholarships are available for area students through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES). The Foundation, which awarded over 400 scholarships last year, has opportunities for application on its website. Many of the scholarships have an April 1, 2024 deadline, and details are available within each application. “Scholarships are an investment in our future leaders and
2024 Maryland General Assembly Update Week Nine: Carozza Bills Moving Through the Senate, EEE Bill Hearings, Locals in Annapolis, and a Sneak Preview
2024 Maryland General Assembly UpdateWeek Nine: Carozza Bills Moving Through the Senate, EEE Bill Hearings, Locals in Annapolis, and a Sneak Preview ACTION ON BILLS IN BUDGET & TAXATION COMMITTEE The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee voted unanimously in favor of my Senate Bill 897 on Thursday. The purpose of the bill is to relieve the tax liability on the death
17th Annual Native Plant Sale hosted by Lower Shore Land Trust - Now Open
LOWER SHORE LAND TRUSTSnow Hill, Maryland 17th Annual Native Plant Sale hosted by Lower Shore Land Trust - Now OpenSale to benefit Lower Shore Land Trust conservation programs Lower Shore Land Trust announces the opening of their highly popular 17th Annual Native Plant Sale. A wide selection of carefully curated native plants, trees and shrubs is available for purchase at www.lowershorelandtrust.org. Limited time only, inventory sells quickly. Plant pickup will be Friday, May 3rd from 8:30am-5:30pm and
Atlantic General Hospital Partners with Town of OC and OC AARP Chapter #1917 to Hold Health Fair
ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL PARTNERS WITH TOWN OF OCEAN CITY AND OCEAN CITY AARP CHAPTER #1917 TO HOLD COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR Berlin, Md. - Atlantic General Hospital, the Town of Ocean City, and Ocean City AARP Chapter #1917 are co-sponsoring a free health fair for the community. The event will take place Tuesday, April 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City. The health fair is free and open to the public. Free health screenings will be offered including
Week Eight: Juvenile Anti-Crime Bills, Carozza Bill Hearings, Locals in Annapolis, etc
2024 Maryland General Assembly UpdateWeek Eight: Juvenile Anti-Crime Bills, Carozza Bill Hearings, Locals in Annapolis, and a Sneak Preview UPDATE ON MY PUBLIC SAFETY BILLS Together with Ron Watson (D-District 23), and Chris West (R-District 42) we have introduced several bipartisan public safety bills this session to fight crime and make our streets and
Week Seven: Six Carozza Bill Hearings, Carozza Bills Moving Through the Senate, Locals in Annapolis
2024 Maryland General Assembly UpdateWeek Seven: Six Carozza Bill Hearings, Carozza Bills Moving Through the Senate, Locals in Annapolis, and a Sneak Preview HEARINGS HELD ON MY PUBLIC SAFETY BILLS Tax Relief for Families of Fallen Heroes Together with Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, and Mrs. Tashica
Governor Moore Announces $10 Million for Small Business Grants to Strengthen Local Economies Across Maryland
Governor Moore Announces $10 Million for Small Business Grants to Strengthen Local Economies Across MarylandANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced $10 million for small business and community development grants through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Project Restore 2.0 and Business Boost grant programs. The funding will activate vacant spaces in business corridors, support small businesses with start up or expansion funds, create jobs, and increase local economic
Week Six: Local RV Bill Clears Committee, Carozza Juvenile Questioning Bill Hearing, etc
2024 Maryland General Assembly UpdateWeek Six: Local RV Bill Clears Committee, Carozza Juvenile Questioning Bill Hearing, Locals in Annapolis, Sneak Preview Worcester County RV Bill Clears Senate Committee The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 60 on Thursday. The purpose of the bill is to
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce releases its 2024 Competitiveness Redbook
The 2024 Competitiveness Redbook is here The Maryland Chamber of Commerce has released its 2024 Competitiveness Redbook, providing an in-depth analysis of the state’s position in over 50 economic metrics. Now in its second year, the data and insights in the Redbook aim to inform policy discussions, spark partnerships and guide strategic efforts to enhance Maryland’s competitiveness. The 2024 Redbook benchmarks Maryland’s performance on economic factors ranging from