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Manis, Canning & Associates Would Like To Congratulate The Winners of the George N. Manis Lifetime Achievement Award

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 [...]

Manis, Canning & Associates Would Like To Congratulate The Winners of the George N. Manis Lifetime Achievement Award2025-01-29T17:21:33-05:00

Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Sets Their 2025 Legislative Priorities

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 [...]

Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland Sets Their 2025 Legislative Priorities2025-01-20T14:23:35-05:00

Governor Wes Moore Introduces His Proposed State Budget for FY 2026 – Including Solutions to State’s Budget Problem and Plans to Spur Economic Growth

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 [...]

Governor Wes Moore Introduces His Proposed State Budget for FY 2026 – Including Solutions to State’s Budget Problem and Plans to Spur Economic Growth2025-01-16T12:02:20-05:00

Manis, Canning & Associates Is Thrilled to Announce The Promotion of Andrea E. Mansfield to Partner

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 [...]

Manis, Canning & Associates Is Thrilled to Announce The Promotion of Andrea E. Mansfield to Partner2025-01-15T08:52:40-05:00

Congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens – Back to Back AFC North Champs!

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!

Congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens – Back to Back AFC North Champs!2025-01-05T12:43:24-05:00

State Panel Calls for Study To Be Conducted On Best Ways to Fund Maryland’s Ambitious Climate Mandates

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 [...]

State Panel Calls for Study To Be Conducted On Best Ways to Fund Maryland’s Ambitious Climate Mandates2024-12-23T09:31:10-05:00

Revenue Projections Up Slightly, Still Facing Significant Shortfall

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 [...]

Revenue Projections Up Slightly, Still Facing Significant Shortfall2024-12-20T12:18:31-05:00

Governor Moore Addresses MACo – Proposes Blueprint Reforms and Executive Order to Expand Economic Growth

Gov. Moore addressed the Maryland Association of Counties in a solemn speech heavily acknowledging the financial position of the State of Maryland. Amidst noting the $2.7 billion dollar budget deficit, Governor Moore spoke to the strain on state government financial resources in part due to the current complex education reform plan, the Blueprint for Maryland’s [...]

Governor Moore Addresses MACo – Proposes Blueprint Reforms and Executive Order to Expand Economic Growth2024-12-20T11:19:52-05:00

Senator Carter Appointed To State Board of Contract Appeals

Manis Canning & Associates would like to congratulate Senator Jill P. Carter on her nomination by Governor Wes Moore to the state Board of Contract Appeals. We thank Senator Carter for her countless contributions and dedication to public service throughout the state of Maryland. We wish Senator Carter the best in this new endeavor. Governor [...]

Senator Carter Appointed To State Board of Contract Appeals2024-12-19T09:45:29-05:00

Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) Release Their Recommendations to Tackle Mass Incarceration in Maryland

Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) recently released recommendations on ways to reduce racial imbalance in the state’s prisons. The collective plans to produce a report ahead of the General Assembly session, beginning on January 8, 2025. The focus of these recommendations are to find a solution to the imbalance in state sentencings, as roughly 71% [...]

Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) Release Their Recommendations to Tackle Mass Incarceration in Maryland2024-12-17T15:52:51-05:00