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Governor Moore rallies U.S. House Democratic Caucus on patriotism in Baltimore

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week attended the U.S. House Democratic Caucus’ Issues Conference in Baltimore, rallying U.S. House Democrats on patriotism. Under this year’s theme, “People Over Politics,” the governor and House Democrats welcomed Joe Biden to celebrate unity, delivering results, and defending democracy for the American people. “Real patriotism isn’t about chanting or waving a flag around; it’s […]

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Governor Hogan signs new congressional redistricting map into law after AG drops appeal

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week signed a revamped congressional map into law after the state withdrew its appeal of an earlier decision that Democrats’ initial map was unconstitutional. The new map was passed by lawmakers last week and was signed into law on Monday afternoon. Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Lynn Battaglia on March 25 ruled that the […]

Governor Hogan urges Maryland Congressional Delegation to address H-2B visa shortage

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week urged members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation to take immediate action in raising the cap on H-2B guest worker visas. The letter comes in response to a newly released study that shows the impact that these workers have on Maryland’s iconic seafood industry and the state’s economy. “Maryland’s seafood industry is part of what […]

Ryan Nawrocki announces House of Delegates bid to bring ‘common sense values’ to Annapolis

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—On Monday, lifelong Baltimore County resident Ryan Nawrocki announced his candidacy to bring a “common sense conservative voice to the people of northern and eastern Baltimore County” as the next Delegate from District 7A. “I’m running for state delegate because Baltimore County residents deserve a real conservative voice who will represent their interests in the state legislature,” said […]

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Governor Hogan announces new Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Data Officer for State of Maryland

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan this week announced two major appointments to further the State of Maryland’s commitment to cybersecurity and data privacy. Laura Gomez-Martin will serve as the state’s first Chief Privacy Officer, while Patrick McLoughlin will serve as the state’s first Chief Data Officer. These appointments are the result of executive orders that Governor Hogan signed earlier this year […]

Attorney General Frosh co-leads coalition supporting Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Tuesday co-led a letter to Congress, signed by 43 attorneys general, in support of the Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act of 2021. The bipartisan legislation would end “forum shopping” and prevent corporations from choosing to file for bankruptcy in whichever district is believed to be more favorable. Currently, individuals can only file bankruptcy […]

House passes massive infrastructure bill with big boost for Chesapeake Bay Program, Governor Hogan issues statement

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation hailed Friday night’s passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. The bill boosts funding for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program by a historic $238 million over five years. The House approved the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 228-206. The U.S. Senate passed the […]

Officer Amy Caprio Congressional Badge of Bravery

Congressional Badge of Bravery posthumously presented to Officer Amy Caprio

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Andy Harris joined together Friday to present the parents of Baltimore County Police Officer Amy Caprio, who was killed in the line of duty in 2018, with the Congressional Badge of Bravery, an award from the Department of Justice that recognizes “exceptional acts of bravery while in the line […]

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