Studying political science or other policy related field? Interested in learning more about the Maryland General Assembly? Apply for Manis Canning’s legislative internship for the upcoming General Assembly session!! Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) is looking to hire a legislative intern to assist the firm’s lobbyists during the 2025 Maryland General Assembly Session. Intern Qualifications [...]
Governor Wes Moore recently announced the appointment of Marie Grant as Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner. Grant will succeed interim commissioner Joy Hatchette as acting commissioner on October 1, pending confirmation by the Senate Executive Nominations Committee during the 2025 legislative session. “Marie has been an outstanding leader during her time at the Department of Health [...]
Exciting week to represent the Boys and Girls Clubs of Maryland and the Baltimore Ravens! Several clubs had the opportunity to meet with First Lady Dawn Moore and Senator Joanne Benson to provide updates on the impact of Clubs across the State. hashtag#BGCMaryland | Gov. Wes Moore Courtesy of the Governor's Office Thanks [...]
Courtesy of the Governor Moore's Office Manis Canning & Associates is proud to represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maryland and support their work across the State assisting youth and families. Recently, Governor Wes Moore honored the 2024 Maryland State Youth of the Year. Chandice H. from Boys & Girls Clubs of [...]
House Speaker Adrienne Jones recently announced changes in House leadership prompted by Delegate Sara Love's move to the Senate. From the Maryland Matters article, Del. Robbyn Lewis (D-Baltimore City), an advocate for public transportation, will move from the House Health and Government Operations Committee to the Environment and Transportation Committee. She will also chair the [...]
The Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC), in partnership with Baltimore Cyber Range dba BCR Cyber, has been awarded $935,680 through the Maryland Department of Commerce’s “Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program” to fund the Cybersecurity Workforce Accelerator. This award leverages the $2 million of Congressionally Directed Spending obtained by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris van [...]
More than 400 pieces of legislation are set to take effect today, July 1, 2024. Legislation taking effect on this date tends to be more fiscal related to coincide with the beginning of the fiscal year, but could also focus on important policy matters. Several of the Governor's initiatives take effect today including the Families [...]
Congratulations to Nicholas (Nick) Manis for being named to The Daily Record’s “2024 Lobbying & Government Affairs Power List." This list represents the most powerful professionals who advocate in state and local government in Maryland. From The Daily Record, Nicholas G. Manis, managing partner of MCA, has presided over legislative and special event successes on [...]
It is with great sadness that Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) notes the passing of an Annapolis legend, Elizabeth “Betty” Anderson. Betty served four Maryland Governors with great kindness, patience and professionalism. She will be missed. Joseph C. Bryce, MCA Partner and Former Chief Legislative Officer remarked: "Betty was a very special person. For the [...]
Photo Courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor Governor Moore recently presided over the second bill signing ceremony of 2024. In addition to signing three housing bills that were a part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 legislative agenda, he signed SB 517/ HB 624 to transfer the primary responsibility for the administration [...]
