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Harford County Sheriff applauds continuance of federal public safety partnerships with ICE, CASA slams decision

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler on Tuesday thanked “Maryland Sheriffs and the residents of Maryland who made their voices heard loud and clear to save the 287(g) public safety partnership programs in Maryland.” House Bill 1222, introduced by Del. Nicole Williams (D-Prince George’s), would have prohibited local law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration officials such […]

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Maryland budget deal reached

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers have reached an agreement on a framework for the state’s fiscal year 2026 budget, Governor Wes Moore announced on Thursday. The budget framework eliminates a $3.3 billion structural deficit and creates a positive cash balance, according to a statement from the governor’s office. “As dysfunction and chaos unfold in Washington, here in Maryland, we’ve been moving in […]

NOW YOU KNOW: HB 1554 – A Tax Too Far for Maryland’s Businesses, Families, and Retirees

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Maryland’s small businesses, families, and retirees are all feeling the squeeze of rising prices and flat incomes, and House Bill 1554—a 2.5% service tax up for debate in Annapolis—only stands to make things harder. We’re firmly against this measure, which we see as a triple threat: it […]

BCPS senior named Maryland Emerging Scholar

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

OWINGS MILLS, MD—A Baltimore County Public Schools student has been named one of 24 Maryland Emerging Scholars by the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education, or MBRT. Tremen McBride, a senior at Owings Mills High School, was selected for the award due to his academic excellence, community service, and leadership, according to a Feb. 14 news release from Baltimore County Public […]

Maryland commission unveiled to reform juvenile justice

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moorehas announced the inaugural meeting of the Commission on Juvenile Justice Reform and Emerging Best Practices in Annapolis. The commission, tasked with reviewing Maryland’s juvenile services, facilities, and programs, will convene for the first time on November 6th, with Judge Andre M. Davis presiding as chair. Judge Davis, whose nearly 50-year career spans roles in the U.S. […]

Governor Moore unveils ENOUGH Act with support from local officials, community leaders [VIDEO]

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week unveiled the ENOUGH Act, a first-in-the-nation state-level effort to end concentrated poverty. Joined at LIFE Ministries Church in Brooklyn by Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Speaker of the House Adrienne A. Jones; Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott; Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter; Baltimore Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Shanaysha Sauls; […]

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Governor Moore announces $67.5 million investment to redevelop Harborplace during 2023 Baltimore Together summit

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday announced that the State of Maryland will invest $67.5 million to redevelop Harborplace during the second annual Baltimore Together summit. During the summit’s press conference this morning, MCB Real Estate Managing Partner P. David Bramble announced plans to revitalize and redevelop Harborplace in downtown Baltimore, representing a generational opportunity to reimagine Baltimore’s waterfront for […]

MSDE: 2023 MCAP results showing improvement

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Student proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) in School Year 2022-2023 are at their highest in nearly a decade with the largest single-year gain in grades 3-8 over the same time period. Statewide results (PDF) of the latest Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) assessments show notable improvements in literacy and mathematics, with literacy results surpassing pre-pandemic performance. Student […]

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