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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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% [...]
Samira Jackson, University of Maryland alumna and a rising star attorney, has joined Manis Canning & Associates (MCA). She joins a team at MCA that has more than 100 years of experience working with legislatures, executives, and regulators in local, state and federal governments. After years in private practice in family law and professional sports [...]
Courtesy: Governor Wes Moore's Office Governor Moore recently announced a $1.8 million award to BCR Cyber and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) through the Accelerating Cyber Careers (ACC) grant by the Maryland Department of Labor. Manis Canning & Associates is delighted to represent BCR Cyber, and to work with MACC, as [...]
Studying political science or other policy related field? Interested in learning more about the Maryland General Assembly? Apply for Manis Canning’s legislative internship for the upcoming General Assembly session!! Manis Canning & Associates (MCA) is looking to hire a legislative intern to assist the firm’s lobbyists during the 2025 Maryland General Assembly Session. Intern Qualifications [...]
Governor Wes Moore recently announced the appointment of Marie Grant as Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner. Grant will succeed interim commissioner Joy Hatchette as acting commissioner on October 1, pending confirmation by the Senate Executive Nominations Committee during the 2025 legislative session. “Marie has been an outstanding leader during her time at the Department of Health [...]
Exciting week to represent the Boys and Girls Clubs of Maryland and the Baltimore Ravens! Several clubs had the opportunity to meet with First Lady Dawn Moore and Senator Joanne Benson to provide updates on the impact of Clubs across the State. hashtag#BGCMaryland | Gov. Wes Moore Courtesy of the Governor's Office Thanks [...]
Courtesy of the Governor Moore's Office Manis Canning & Associates is proud to represent the Boys & Girls Clubs of Maryland and support their work across the State assisting youth and families. Recently, Governor Wes Moore honored the 2024 Maryland State Youth of the Year. Chandice H. from Boys & Girls Clubs of [...]
