Studying political science? Interested in learning more about the 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 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session. Intern Qualifications Applicant must be self-motivated; possess a [...]
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine, Office of Government, Community and Economic Partnerships, is hosting a showcase series on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. to discuss the Future of Artificial Intelligence with Johns Hopkins and the State of Maryland. This Showcase Series will take a deeper dive into the fast emerging [...]
The Department of Legislative Services has released its annual Issues Papers. The 2024 Issue Papers preview major fiscal and policy matters for the upcoming General Assembly session. They are valuable resources for snapshots of hot topics that will likely come before the body when it convenes in January. Links to specific subject areas may be found below: [...]
BCR Cyber, a leading provider of comprehensive cybersecurity training, certification, and job placement services, recently announced that it received two additional $250,000 grants from the Maryland Department of Labor’s Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland program. Manis Canning & Associates is proud to represent BCR Cyber to assist them with meeting Maryland's critical cyber workforce [...]
At this week’s Spending Affordability Committee meeting, the Maryland Department of Legislative Services (DLS) said fiscal 2024 is projected to end with a fund balance of $528 million, with ongoing revenues exceeding ongoing spending by $125 million. A $413 million structural deficit is anticipated for fiscal 2025. Structural challenges continue for the remainder of the forecast [...]
The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation recently launched Blackbird Laboratories with a $100 million donation. A next-generation life sciences accelerator, Blackbird Labs will partner in research collaborations with The Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and the Lieber Institute for Brain Development. Their mission is to help universities and investigators commercialize their academic research to build innovative [...]
In an email message this afternoon, Senator Melony Griffith announced she will be leaving the Maryland Senate to become President and CEO of the Maryland Hospital Association. Senator Griffith has a 30 year career in public service and most recently served as Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Below is the text from her email [...]
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine is hosting a showcase series on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. to highlight their Pediatric Trauma and Burn Center, the only such Center in the State. Speakers include: Dr. Erica Hodgman, Director, Pediatric Burn Program, JH Children's Center Dr. David Hackam, Surgeon-in-Chief, JH Children's Center [...]
Attending his first MACo conference as Governor, Governor Moore delivered the keynote address during the closing session of the 2023 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City. His comments made it clear there would be some tough fiscal decisions in the next state budget to be debated during the 2024 General Assembly session. [...]
The Baltimore Ravens and their President Sashi Brown, joined by Nick Manis and Joe Bryce of Manis Canning & Associates, hosted Governor Wes Moore, First Lady Dawn Moore, and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller at training camp on August 8. Manis Canning & Associates is proud of its longstanding relationship representing the Baltimore Ravens and would [...]
