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Perry Hall High School senior to serve as 2021 Maryland General Assembly student page

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

PERRY HALL, MD—Six Baltimore County Public Schools high school seniors, including one student from Perry Hall High School, have been selected to serve as 2021 Maryland General Assembly student pages. According to the Maryland General Assembly website, the 2021 Virtual Page Program has been “re-imagined” to provide the 2021 participants an opportunity to better understand and experience the legislative process […]

Governor Hogan announces reduced COVID-19 gathering limits, restricted travel, additional financial assistance

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a COVID-19 press conference at the State House in Annapolis on Thursday afternoon. The governor reported that the post-Thanksgiving surge of COVID-19 had not materialized in Maryland to the extent that public health officials predicted, and did not rise to the levels that it has in most other states. Total hospitalizations decreased on Thursday by […]

Governor Hogan reactivates National Guard as Maryland begins COVID-19 vaccinations [VIDEO]

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday afternoon announced the reactivation of the Maryland National Guard to support state and local health officials in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines statewide. “With vaccine distribution now beginning in our state, we have finally reached a turning point. We are able to see the sun rising on the horizon—even if that horizon may still […]

Consultant releases recommendations for Baltimore County Public Schools high school construction

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools have released the recommendations from the first phase of the Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS). MYIPAS is a 10-year capital planning process that will identify and prioritize needed improvements to Baltimore County’s school infrastructure. The first phase focused on high schools. The second phase, focusing on all remaining schools, centers, […]

Maryland’s Styrofoam ban set to take effect on October 1

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—On October 1, Maryland will become the first state in the U.S. to ban the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS), commonly referred to as Styrofoam. During the2019 legislative session the Maryland General Assembly passed a new law banning the use of food service products (e.g., cups, plates, bowls, trays, etc.) composed of Styrofoam. The law states that on or […]

Olszewski announces work group to reduce residential truck traffic

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Friday announced the formation of the Baltimore County Residential Truck Traffic Work Group to engage in a stakeholder-driven process to alleviate burdensome truck traffic in residential areas and improve quality of life for residents. “For years, residents have raised concerns about heavy truck traffic on local roads, and they are looking for leadership […]

Governor Hogan calls for systemic reforms to Maryland Environmental Service

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a letter to General Assembly leaders (below) on Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan called for bipartisan systemic reforms to the governance structure, oversight, and management of the Maryland Environmental Service (MES). Recent developments have brought to light serious issues with regards to the lack of financial oversight and controls in place at the corporation, including concerns with how MES […]

Governor Hogan orders audit of Maryland Environmental Service, calls for legislative reforms

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: Roy McGrath has been indicted on federal and state charges – details here. Original story below… —— ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday issued the following statement: “It has recently come to light that the Maryland Environmental Service has a longstanding practice of paying large bonuses, expense reimbursements, and severance packages to its top executives. This is something no […]

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