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NOW YOU KNOW: Asking the County Executive to Withdraw His Housing Bill

Posted on February 29, 2024 by News Desk

The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. Governor Moore testified in favor of his bill, The Housing Expansion and Affordability Act, before the Environment and Transportation Committee in Annapolis last week. During the controversial hearing, the Governor and other proponents of the legislation faced difficult questions and challenges from bipartisan committee members. Delegate Nawrocki […]

Baltimore County to host online compost bin, rain barrel sale for Earth Day

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County will host an online pre-order sale for compost bins and rain barrels to enable residents to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) through the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse. Compost bins are available for $55 each and rain barrels are available for $65 each. Prices include tax. This sale is not limited to residents of […]

Maryland MTA launches Zero-Emission Bus Pilot Program

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration is set to launch a pilot program that will see seven new zero-emission buses join the agency’s fleet as part of a broader plan to transition to a carbon-neutral bus fleet by 2035. The new buses will be operated out of the agency’s Kirk Bus Division in Baltimore and will be powered by state-of-the-art electric […]

Governor Moore appoints 21 people to Maryland Commission on Middle Eastern Affairs

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has appointed 21 people to the Maryland Commission on Middle Eastern Affairs, a move that reflects the diversity of Maryland’s Middle Eastern American communities. The commission, created in 2007, advises the governor and state agencies on matters related to Maryland’s Middle Eastern American communities, including economic, workforce, and business development, health, safety, and overall wellbeing. The […]

Port of Baltimore breaks records, creates jobs

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore is breaking records after years of steady decline. According to data released by the state of Maryland, the port processed approximately 52.3 million tons of foreign cargo in 2023, shattering the previous record of 44.2 million tons in 2019. The impressive number of foreign cargo arrivals is linked to a rebound in […]

Maryland’s new HUBZone designations open doors for small businesses

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that Maryland is better positioned to compete for federal contracts for small businesses located in historically underutilized areas thanks to new HUBZone designations. The designations are a result of the governor’s office submitting a petition to the U.S. Small Business Administration, which allows the state to choose areas in need of economic development. […]

Maryland launches $10M grant program for small businesses

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced grants of up to $50,000 to help small businesses expand or open in designated areas. The grants are part of the state’s Project Restore 2.0 and Business Boost grant programs. “When storefronts close down, our entire state feels it,” said Governor Moore. “Now is the time to work in partnership with the private […]

Baltimore’s Light Rail to get $213M makeover

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will receive $213 million in federal grant money that will be used to replace all 52 aging Light Rail cars in its fleet, the agency said this week. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration’s Rail Vehicle Replacement program, which is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. […]

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