The Maryland Commission on Transportation Revenue and Infrastructure Needs was recently established to review and make recommendations to improve existing transportation revenues, investment decisions, and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) operations, among others. The 31 member Commission created by Chapter 455, Acts of 2023, will be chaired by Frank Principe, Jr., with the University [...]

More than 300 pieces of legislation are set to take effect tomorrow, July 1, 2023. 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. Legislation taking effect July 1, 2023 One major piece of legislation [...]

Governor Moore recently announced the appointment of Dorothy Lennig as Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “Building a state where everyone feels safe will take close partnership, collaboration, and the strategic allocation of resources,” said Gov. Moore. “Dorothy has the experience and leadership to bring together voices from across Maryland [...]

Exciting day for Junior Achievement of Central Maryland! Governor Moore and members of his team toured the organization's new state-of-the-art JA Youth Workforce and Innovation Center. JA board members and staff were also joined by Senator Charles Sydnor and Delegate Eric Ebersole. Manis Canning & Associates is proud to represent JA of Central Maryland and [...]

Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Meryam Bouadjemi as Senior Advisor and Chair of the Maryland Entertainment Council. As chair, Bouadjemi will lead a council of industry leaders and experts, to be appointed by Governor Moore, to advise Maryland’s Department of Commerce in expanding the state’s film, television, and entertainment sectors. “For Maryland to [...]

In the Administration's second scheduled bill signing, Governor Moore and the presiding officers signed almost 150 pieces of legislation into law, including the Governor's service year legislation. In speaking about the legislation Governor Moore said the following: “By calling on Marylanders to serve and serve together we will bridge the gap between ambition and employment [...]