Maryland’s economy is facing potential turbulence due to federal job reductions and spending cuts, according to a recent Moody’s Ratings report. Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore) cautioned that the state must prepare for what he termed a “Maryland recession,” given its heavy reliance on federal employment and funding. “This will be acutely felt by the [...]
Maryland legislators are considering a proposed bill to expand the state’s sales tax to certain business-to-business services, a measure that could generate approximately $1 billion in revenue, according to House bill sponsor Delegate David Moon (D). The proposed 2.5% tax, also cross-filed in the Senate by Senator Shelly Hettleman (D-Baltimore County), would apply to services [...]
The Administration’s bill to constrain funding associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, HB 504 – Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, was debated on the House floor this week after the House Appropriations and Ways and Means Committees voted to reject many of Governor Wes Moore’s proposed changes. Both committees restored funding allocated to [...]
Yesterday evening the Maryland Government Relations Association (MGRA) held their annual awards reception. The MGRA announced the award winners for the George N. Manis Lifetime Achievement Award, an award named in honor of our firm’s co-founder George N. Manis. MGRA recognizes honorees for their “exemplary contributions and career in government relations in Maryland.” Furthermore, this [...]
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland has shared their agenda for the 2025 legislative session, targeting six priority topics. These categories are health, housing, education, wealth, public safety, and justice reform. The Black Caucus’ agenda focuses strongly on laying their foundation for solutions to the systemic challenges that affect black Marylanders. From engaging with the [...]
Governor Wes Moore presented his proposed Fiscal Year 2026 state budget for the Moore-Miller Administration this week. With a clear goal to encourage economic growth and manage the state’s $2.7 billion deficit, Gov. Moore’s proposal includes a plan to generate economic growth in Maryland and tax code reforms. These tax code reforms will increase individual [...]
Manis, Canning & Associates (MCA) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Andrea Mansfield to Partner! Andrea has been a vital part of the MCA team for the past 10 years, consistently contributing to the firm’s success. She has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in her representation of the Maryland Sheriffs and Maryland Chiefs, excelling [...]
Graphic courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens via www.BaltimoreRavens.com Manis, Canning & Associates would like to congratulate our clients, The Baltimore Ravens, on an incredible conclusion to the 2024 regular NFL season. This team is something special, and it is our great pleasure and honor to represent them!
Environmental leaders, representing the Maryland Commission on Climate Change, are seeking to implement studies on how to fund climate mandates in Maryland. The projected cost for the State to meet the government’s ambitious climate mandates is approximately $10 billion. The commission adopted amendments to their initial recommendation, which call for studies on exactly how the [...]
The Board of Revenue Estimates, which includes Comptroller Brooke Lierman, Treasurer Dereck Davis, and Budget Secretary Helene Grady, met recently to review December revenue projections for the current and upcoming fiscal year. While projections show a slight revenue increase, the budget gap is expected to grow to approximately $6 billion by fiscal 2030. Maryland is [...]
