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Governor Moore Bill Signing at Martin State Airport

Governor Moore visits Middle River to sign largest military tax cut for younger veterans in a generation

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Governor Wes Moore this weekend presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s sixth bill signing at the Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing in Middle River, signing the largest military tax cut for younger veterans in a generation and highlighting the administration’s commitment to strengthening the military and honoring veterans in Maryland. “We need to support our military community because […]

NOW YOU KNOW: End-of-session review part I

Posted on May 10, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. UPDATE: Part II can now be viewed here. Original story below… The 2023 Legislative Session proved to be full of wins and losses, as with any season in life! As a member of the Health and Government Operations (HGO) Committee, Delegate Szeliga sponsors and cosponsors many bills. […]

Governor Wes Moore Bill Signing 20230508

Governor Moore signs economic development legislation promoting commitment to creating an economically competitive Maryland

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s fifth bill signing, highlighting the administration’s “commitment to collectively strengthening the state’s diverse assets to create a more economically competitive Maryland,” according to the official press release. The governor signed nearly 200 pieces of legislation into law focused on economic development, state and local taxes, Maryland’s natural resources, transportation, […]

Baltimore County announces vehicle height monitoring cameras to reduce truck traffic in residential areas

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—In an effort to reduce truck traffic in residential areas and address long-standing community concerns, Baltimore County Department of Public Works on Wednesday announced plans to install vehicle height monitoring camera systems at seven designated residential roadway locations in southwestern and southeastern Baltimore County. The vehicle height monitoring system is an automated enforcement tool that uses cameras and computer […]

Governor Moore announces expansion of Electronic Benefits Transfer card fraud reimbursements

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the expansion of Maryland’s plan to replace food and cash assistance funds stolen from Electronic Benefits Transfer cards. SB2/HB50, passed by the Maryland General Assembly and signed into law on Monday, allows EBT cardholders to reclaim benefits stolen as far back as January 1, 2021. “By signing this legislation into law, we are […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Important changes to protect eastern Baltimore County

Posted on April 20, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. During the recently adjourned 445th meeting of the Maryland General Assembly, 810 bills passed. Approved bills are presented to the governor within 20 days of the assembly’s adjournment, and he then has up to 30 days to either sign or veto passed legislation, or it automatically becomes […]

Johnny Olszewski Baltimore County Budget FY2023 20220414

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski applauds successful 2023 legislative session

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday applauded a successful 2023 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session highlighted by the passage of several key Baltimore County legislative priorities and vital capital improvement requests. “Baltimore County residents were winners in this year’s legislative session, and I am thrilled that some of our most important priorities are now on Governor Moore’s desk,” […]

Governor Wes Moore Bill Signing 20230411

Governor Moore presides over first bill-signing session