BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $162,914,432 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2024, a decrease of $802,798 (-0.5%) compared to June 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during June 2024 totaled $69,842,695, an increase of $412,462 (0.6%) compared to June 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during June 2024 were $50,369,843, a […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Human Services has launched a new program that aims to help families buy groceries during the summer months when children are not in school. The Maryland SUN Bucks program will provide eligible families with $40 per month in June, July and August for the purchase of food. This program is part of Maryland’s efforts to […]
TOWSON, MD—On Monday evening, July 1, the Baltimore County Council voted to override County Executive Johnny Olszewski’s veto of the revised Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. The County Council initially passed the measure in early June. The revised APFO will require developers to receive approval from a special school capacity committee before they can obtain a building permit for new homes […]
BALTIMORE, MD—On Monday, Dr. Carey M. Wright begins a four-year term as State Superintendent of Schools, a full circle moment for the Maryland born, raised, and trained education leader. Dr. Wright, a former Mississippi State Superintendent of Education who previously served as Interim Maryland State Superintendent, was appointed by the Maryland State Board of Education in April to a full […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools officials are seeking parent and staff volunteers to serve on the committees charged with studying boundary lines affecting the Greenleigh residential development currently under construction between White Marsh and Chase. The purpose of the Greenleigh boundary study is to realign school boundaries of the Greenleigh development to mitigate potential transportation issues. Parent committee members should […]
The following is an update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Of the nearly 3,500 bills sponsored by lawmakers during the legislative session, 1,053 were passed. Unfortunately, many of them included new taxes and fees. We were able to defeat a few, but not all. Governor Wes Moore presented a budget in January that included fee increases, transferred funds […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is gathering public feedback on a proposed policy aimed at improving literacy outcomes for all students. The policy, which is still in its draft stages, would be a framework for the state’s literacy standards and practices. The MSDE wants to hear from educators, families and community members about their ideas and feedback […]
PERRY HALL, MD—A Perry Hall High School graduate barely missed making the U.S. Olympic track & field team in Paris. Vince Ciaettei, who graduated in 2013, came in fourth place in the Men’s 1500m with a time of 3:31:78. Ciaettei posted to Instagram following the near miss: At every level of this sport, I’ve had the belief -sometimes completely unfounded- […]