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MEMA becomes Maryland Department of Emergency Management

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

REISTERSTOWN, MD—The Maryland Emergency Management Agency will become the Maryland Department of Emergency Management effective Friday, October 1, 2021. It will be a principal department reporting directly to the Governor’s office, and will have greater flexibility to handle administrative functions, especially during emergencies. As part of this transition, the Maryland 9-1-1 Board will become part of the newly established department. […]

Baltimore County work group issues recommendations for reducing residential truck traffic

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Residential Truck Traffic Work Group on Wednesday released its final report detailing recommendations for reducing truck traffic in residential areas through the implementation of a vehicle height monitoring camera program. “My administration is committed to providing a more responsive government and I’m proud that we are taking steps to address longstanding community concerns regarding heavy truck […]

Governor Hogan announces additional vetoes

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In addition to the vetoes announced earlier this week, Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced in letters to General Assembly leaders that, in accordance with Article II, Section 17 of the Maryland Constitution, he has vetoed the following legislation passed during the 2021 legislative session: HB 1322 – Primary and Secondary Education – School Personnel Not Returning to In-Person […]

BCoPD Parkville Officer of the Year 2019 2020

Parkville Precinct presents 2019, 2020 Officer of the Year Awards

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville Precinct held a ceremony this week to present their 2019 and 2020 Officer of the Year Awards. Officer Annette Savoy (2019) and Officer Erik Jenkins (2020) each took home the award. BCoPD said the following about each recipient: Officer Jenkins “As a 13-year veteran, Officer Jenkins maintains a high level of criminal and […]

Governor Hogan vetoes bill that would eliminate life sentences without parole for juveniles

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan has announced actions on legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2021 legislative session. The governor has vetoed SB494 – Juveniles Convicted as Adults – Sentencing – Limitations and Reductions. Governor Hogan issued the following statement on the matter: “Our administration has consistently demonstrated a historic commitment to criminal justice reform. In 2016, we passed […]

Governor Hogan announces additional COVID-19 relief grants for Maryland schools

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland State Department of Education on Wednesday announced $10 million in grant awards to support Maryland schools, both public and nonpublic, as they continue to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding provides $1 million grants to 10 programs that address the needs of at-risk students. “An essential part of Maryland’s recovery […]

Governor Hogan announces $258 million in additional rental relief funding

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday announced that a total of $402 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding had been distributed to Maryland to provide assistance for individuals and families struggling to pay their rent due to the pandemic. A total of $258.1 million was provided to the state this week, which will be administered through the Department of Housing […]

Governor Hogan unveils FY22 budget focused on education, tax relief, economic recovery [VIDEO]

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday unveiled his Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) recovery budget, which makes record investments in K-12 education and public health, provides tax relief to struggling Marylanders and small businesses, expands resources for crime prevention and fighting the opioid epidemic, fully funds Chesapeake Bay restoration, and lays a strong foundation for the state’s economic recovery. “We […]

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