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

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 Judge Finds Digital Ad Tax Unconstitutional

Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Alison Asti held during an October 17 motions hearing in Comcast v. Comptroller that the state's tax violates the Internet Tax Freedom Act, the federal commerce clause, and the first amendment. Judge Asti concluded that digital advertising is similar to traditional advertising, finding that the tax was discriminatory under [...]

Maryland Judge Finds Digital Ad Tax Unconstitutional2022-10-19T12:39:51-04:00

Gubernatorial Candidate Baker Drops Out of 2022 Maryland Democratic Primary

Courtesy Maryland Manual Online Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Rushern L. Baker III announced Friday that he is dropping out the race for the Democratic nomination to run for governor. Baker announced his decision on Twitter. “Having considered the financial challenges facing our campaign in the coming weeks, my running mate Nancy Navarro and I [...]

Gubernatorial Candidate Baker Drops Out of 2022 Maryland Democratic Primary2022-06-13T11:05:23-04:00

Governor Hogan Announces $7.5 Million in Funding for Law Enforcement Agencies

Governor Larry Hogan announced $7.5 million in funding to law enforcement agencies in Police Accountability, Community, and Transparency (PACT) grants. The grants will be administered by the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services and will help provide funding for more body cameras, de-escalation training, and other critical tools to enhance community relationship [...]

Governor Hogan Announces $7.5 Million in Funding for Law Enforcement Agencies2022-06-08T11:18:57-04:00

New Poll Shows Who is Leading in the Primary Race for Attorney General

The Baltimore Sun Media and the University of Baltimore conducted a poll of 562 likely Democratic primary voters and 428 likely Republican primary voters by telephone and online May 27 through June 2. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points for Democrats and plus or minus 4.7 percentage [...]

New Poll Shows Who is Leading in the Primary Race for Attorney General2022-06-07T12:08:06-04:00

New Poll Shows Who is Leading in Gubernatorial and Comptroller Races

The Baltimore Sun Media and the University of Baltimore conducted a poll of 562 likely Democratic primary voters and 428 likely Republican primary voters by telephone and online May 27 through June 2. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points for Democrats and plus or minus 4.7 percentage [...]

New Poll Shows Who is Leading in Gubernatorial and Comptroller Races2022-06-06T11:00:59-04:00

Democratic Candidates Tim Adams and Brooke Lierman Discuss Vision for Comptroller’s Office

Screenshot courtesy of Maryland Matters Democratic Comptroller candidates Mayor Tim Adams and Delegate Brooke Lierman spoke at a forum Tuesday evening, and each discussed their vision for the agency. Both Mayor Adams and Delegate Lierman agreed that it is essential that the Comptroller focus on closing tax loopholes to ensure businesses are paying [...]

Democratic Candidates Tim Adams and Brooke Lierman Discuss Vision for Comptroller’s Office2022-06-03T12:06:47-04:00

Unserialized ‘Ghost Guns’ Must Be Registered in Maryland Starting Wednesday

Starting on Wednesday, all unserialized firearms and unfinished frames and receivers must be registered in Maryland. Beginning June 1, 2022, any individuals that currently own these 'ghost guns' will be required to have each marked with a personal identification number before the deadline on March 1, 2023. “Unfinished Frame or Receiver” is defined as “a [...]

Unserialized ‘Ghost Guns’ Must Be Registered in Maryland Starting Wednesday2022-06-01T15:18:19-04:00

90 Day Report Reviews the 2022 Legislative Session

The Department of Legislative Services recently released its 90 Day Report providing a summary of the major issues of the 2022 General Assembly session and an overview of what passed and what did not. The 90 Day Report is divided into 12 parts, each dealing with a major policy area. Each part contains a discussion of [...]

90 Day Report Reviews the 2022 Legislative Session2022-04-25T17:00:50-04:00