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MDSE awards grant to Perry Hall Elementary School to start robotics program

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE – The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has awarded grants to twelve schools/districts and eight non-profit entities/partnerships in support of developing and expanding robotics programs. Maryland’s Robotics Program was established by the 2016 General Assembly (House Bill 115) under the Education Article, Section 7-121 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This state grant program supports funding for Science […]

Governor Hogan announces new deputy chief of staff

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced the appointment of Diane Croghan to serve as deputy chief of staff in the Office of the Governor for labor, housing, education, human services, and health matters. Croghan succeeds Tiffany Robinson, whom the governor recently appointed to be Maryland’s next secretary of Labor. “Diane is an invaluable asset to our administration, […]

Governor Hogan announces drop in homelessness rate in Maryland

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan announced on Wednesday that overall homelessness in Maryland has been reduced by 9.47% since 2017, according to data from the 2019 Point-in-Time Count. The number of chronically homeless individuals dropped by 14.8% and veterans experiencing homelessness declined by 8.58%. Conducted by the state’s 16 designated Continuums of Care and supported by the Maryland Department […]

MDOT MVA branch offices, vehicle emissions stations to be closed on 6/29

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration has announced that all branch offices and vehicle emissions stations will be closed on Saturday, June 29, 2019. The closure is necessary in order to perform required computer system upgrades. The June 29 upgrade is one of three annual software updates made by MDOT MVA, which coincides with legislative […]

Councilman Marks passes legislation requiring developer funding for schools

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD – The Baltimore County Council has passed legislation requiring developers to pay impact fees for new residential construction. It is the first time Baltimore County has authorized an impact fee. The Maryland General Assembly recently gave the county the power to pass such an ordinance, and Baltimore County Councilman David Marks immediately sponsored the legislation. Under the bill, […]

Gov. Hogan outlines clean energy strategy

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday outlined his strategy to set Maryland on a path to 100% clean electricity by 2040. The Clean and Renewable Energy Standard (CARES) promises a commitment to leading the charge on clean energy, climate change, and greenhouse gas emission reductions. The governor made the announcement in a letter to Senate President Thomas V. […]

Councilman Marks: special session should resolve school construction issue

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Wednesday issued the following statement urging state legislators to resolve the lack of state school construction funding: “Governor Larry Hogan has called the Maryland General Assembly back to session so the House of Delegates can name a new Speaker. During that session, the state legislature should complete the business it failed to get done […]

Councilman Marks: Failure of state school construction funding puts responsibility on Baltimore County

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Chris Montcalmo

by Councilman David Marks The 2019 session of the Maryland General Assembly will be remembered for many things, including a ban on polystyrene foam products and an increase in the minimum wage. It will also be remembered for the untimely death of House Speaker Michael Busch on the day before its legislative adjournment. The 2019 session will not be noted […]

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