The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. On Friday, March 24th, Baltimore City and County announced in a press conference that they were considering accepting at least 675,000 gallons of toxic water from the East Palestine, Ohio, railroad chemical disaster last month. The toxic waste was to ultimately be sent to the beleaguered Back […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The contaminated waste water from East Palestine, Ohio that was set to be processed at the Back River Waste Water Treatment Plant will no longer be coming to Baltimore. On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works was notified by Clean Harbors Environmental Services that it was selected by the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, […]
UPDATE: Officials say the contaminated waste water from Ohio will no longer be coming to Baltimore. Original story below… NOTTINGHAM MD—Elected officials are speaking out after it was announced that the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant would be treating wastewater from the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio. On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Baltimore City Department of Public […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates has unanimously passed Delegate Ryan Nawrocki’s bill, HB 1096, to provide much-needed property tax relief to Baltimore County volunteer fire and rescue stations. Currently, volunteer stations pay property taxes on some lands they own for firehouse operations and training. The bill is now going to the Senate, where it is expected to pass next […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced new legislation to strengthen rental housing registration and inspections processes to improve housing quality in Baltimore County. “Every person deserves access to safe, quality place to call home and this legislation is another important step to ensure that is a reality across Baltimore County,” said County Executive Olszewski. “By modernizing our rental […]
TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced that Baltimore County has maintained triple-A bond ratings from all three major rating agencies, allowing the County to continue issuing bonds at the lowest possible interest rate and saving millions of dollars for County taxpayers. Moody’s Investor Service, Fitch Ratings, and S&P Global Ratings have each reaffirmed the County’s triple-A rating, making […]
TOWSON, MD—The Board of Education of Baltimore County approved a $2.595 billion operating budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2024 on February 28, 2023. The Board’s adopted budget continues BCPS’ focus on raising the bar, closing achievement and opportunity gaps, and preparing all students for the future. The budget reflects key amendments based on Board and community feedback and prioritizes people, […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced an updated schedule for the remaining 2023 Budget Town Hall Meeting series. The Olszewski administration launched its signature series of town hall meetings, hosting one for each Council district, to provide forums for constituents to share their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY24 budget. The updated schedule of the 2023 […]