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. [...]
Governor Larry Hogan today announced preliminary recommendations for the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget, a plan that supports continued economic growth and community revitalization, strong fiscal responsibility and budget sustainability, and key investments in critical areas—including expanding access to health care for rural and vulnerable communities. Under the state’s budget process, the outgoing administration [...]
Governor-Elect Moore has named several additional members to his leadership Team. Jonny Dorsey, Shaina Hernandez, and Lucinda Ware will each serve as Deputy Chief of Staff, and Andy Parker will serve as Assistant Chief of Staff. “I am so pleased that these extremely talented individuals have chosen to join our administration,” Gov.-Elect Wes Moore said. “To truly [...]
