The 2023 General Assembly session came to a close Monday evening, April 10 at midnight with final action being taken on a number of bills and a few others left outstanding. In all, a total of 2,283 bills and joint resolutions were introduced, of which 810 passed. A total of 780 legislative bond initiatives were [...]
Governor Moore presided over his first bill signing on April 11, signing a total of 93 bills into law. Bills among those signed included the Fair Wage Act which will accelerate the state’s current $13.25 per hour minimum wage to $15 starting in January versus the previous timetable of 2025. The Family Prosperity Act which will permanently [...]
Earlier this week the General Assembly gave final approval to the fiscal year 2024 operating budget. The $63 billion budget includes nearly $1 billion to go towards the Blueprint for Maryland's Future fund, the account that will go towards on-going ten-year education reforms (Kirwan) and places $2.5 billion in the State's rainy day fund. The [...]
The Center for Alcohol Policy recently released its 2023 National Survey. Key survey findings include: Solid support exists across party lines for state regulation of alcohol Americans are satisfied with current alcohol regulations Americans want alcohol laws to prioritize safety The three-tier system is viewed as working well by Americans This year’s survey, as in [...]
In Governor Moore's first press conference as he took office last week, he announced the release of $69 million in funding approved by the General Assembly, but withheld by the administration of former Governor Hogan. These funds will be used for several initiatives approved by the General Assembly in the fiscal year 2023 budget: $9 [...]
Alongside The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation, the Ravens have committed $20 million to transform the Hilton Recreation Center in West Baltimore into the Baltimore Ravens Boys & Girls Club at Hilton Recreation Center. The announcement was made at a Thursday press conference attended by Ravens President Sashi Brown, President Emeritus Dick Cass, Mayor Brandon [...]
The Manis Canning team is proud of partner Joe Bryce, lauded as the "G-O-A-T" by Damian O'Doherty, Principal at KO Public Affairs, for his accomplishments over 25 years lobbying in Annapolis. In Episode 46 of Center Maryland's podcast, The Lobby, Damian sits down with Joe for an extended look at his career from state house [...]
The State Board of Public Works, composed of Governor Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot, and Treasurer Dereck Davis, voted unanimously this week to approve a new lease for the state-owned M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens. Manis Canning & Associates is proud to represent the Baltimore Ravens and work with them as they [...]
The Manis Canning team would like to wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season! We thank you for your continued support and look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy holidays from Manis Canning!
Governor-Elect Moore has announced Senator Paul Pinsky will serve in his Administration as the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration. “I’m so proud to appoint Paul Pinsky as the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration and Mollie Byron as the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, I’m confident these leaders will make Maryland proud,” said Governor-Elect Wes Moore. [...]
