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Governor Moore visits Maryland State Department of Education in support of investment in public education, child care

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building in Baltimore to meet with Interim State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey Wright, State Board of Education leadership, and Maryland State Department of Education employees. The visit to the agency’s headquarters marked the first by a governor in more than a decade. “We owe it to […]

Maryland State Board of Education calls for adoption of Science of Reading-based literacy instruction statewide

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Board of Education called for the statewide adoption and implementation of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading starting with the 2024-25 academic year. Under the State Board resolution (24-01), Dr. Carey Wright, Interim State Superintendent of Schools, will present the board with a comprehensive literacy policy aligned to the Science of Reading […]

Sports wagering contributes nearly $6.5 million to State of Maryland during December

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—December 2023 was the best month to date for Maryland’s sports wagering market, which generated $6,482,403 in contributions to the state from a handle of $559,865,463. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. The nearly $6.5 million in contributions from the state’s 13 retail and 12 […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Year-end highlights – part 2

Posted on January 4, 2024 by News Desk

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of what has taken place between the 2023 and upcoming 2024 legislative sessions. Once we return to Baltimore County after Sine Die, the work does not end. […]

Sports wagering contributes $3.2 million to State of Maryland during November

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during November 2023 combined to generate $3,199,529 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. November’s statewide handle of $550,716,329 was Maryland’s largest single-month total, surpassing the $497,121,656 wagered in December of 2022. […]

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MSDE releases $5 milion in bonus payments to improved child care programs

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—This week, the Maryland State Department of Education announced the distribution of $5 million in bonuses to Maryland EXCELS child care programs with higher quality ratings, as part of the transformative Blueprint for Maryland’s Future landmark legislation. More than 4,970 child care and early education programs statewide participate in the Maryland EXCELS quality rating and improvement system. The bonus […]

Sports wagering sets new benchmark, contributes $5.8 million to State of Maryland during October

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market had the best month in its history in October 2023, with the 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks combining to generate $5,812,245 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook pays 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in October totaled $483,147,391, with mobile […]

Sports wagering contributes $3.2 million to State of Maryland during September

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during September 2023 combined to generate $3,231,427 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in September totaled $442,450,666, with mobile handle accounting for 95.1% of the total at $420,957,789. Mobile […]

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