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Baltimore County Delegate sponsors bill that would install speed monitoring devices in vehicles of serial offenders in Maryland

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A new bill under consideration in Maryland aims to curb dangerous driving by requiring repeat reckless driving offenders to install Intelligent Speed Assistance devices in their vehicles. House Bill 1139, sponsored by Baltimore County Delegate Nick Allen, was the subject of testimony last week by Montgomery County Police Sgt. Patrick Kepp, who shared his experience as a victim of […]

Future in Focus: The Road to Financial Ruin

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an op-ed piece from Glen Geelhaar, candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 8. The dismal financial future of our state continues to come into focus. There are no shortages of bad bills in Annapolis that are leading us into financial ruin. The latest egregious attempt at hijacking a great Republican concept is against our President Donald […]

Maryland considers sugary drink tax

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers are considering a new tax on sugary drinks that would raise nearly $500 million annually, potentially making it the first state to impose a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages. The proposed legislation, House Bill 1469, dubbed the “For our Kids Act,” aims to fund free school meals, child care subsidies, and the state’s general fund. The bill, […]

Eastern Tech, Towson High juniors selected as finalists for Student Member of the Board of Education

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Two Baltimore County Public School juniors – Foresight Ogungbe of Eastern Technical High School, and Sophie Vijayan of Towson High School – are the final candidates for student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County (SMOB) for the 2025-26 school year. The two finalists were selected following application reviews and interviews with a panel of students and […]

Senator Jennings advocates on behalf of Development Disabilities Administration

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings addressed a packed room of family members and advocates at a breakfast in Annapolis, marking Maryland Developmental Disabilities Day. Speaking to hundreds of attendees from across the state, he emphasized the critical need to protect funding for the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), which provides vital services such as daily living assistance, occupational and physical therapy, adaptive […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus launches ‘Lower Electric Bills Now’ energy platform

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Thursday unveiled its new “Lower Electric Bills Now” energy platform, aimed at reversing state policies that have led to skyrocketing utility costs for Maryland families. The Caucus, joined by Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), called on the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore to take immediate action to restore energy independence, eliminate unfair […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Proposal for a new library in Middle River

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

The following is an editorial piece from Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga. As Maryland state delegates for nearly all of Middle River, we strongly support the proposal for a new Baltimore County library in our community. This project is essential for addressing the growing need for educational, cultural, and community resources. Libraries play a vital role in connecting people […]

Maryland Senators eye new speed cameras on I-695, I-83 in Baltimore County

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County could soon be home to a new set of speed cameras along I-695 and I-83, if a bill introduced by five state senators is passed into law. The bill, SB0338, proposes installing up to 14 speed cameras along the two highways in an effort to curb excessive speeding and improve road safety. The bipartisan bill, sponsored by […]

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