Governor Hogan addressed the General Assembly on January 31 for his fourth State of the State address entitled "Leading By Action." As reported by multiple news outlets, he talked about bipartisan cooperation and discussed his accomplishments over the prior three years. Governor Hogan's 2018 State of the State Address News Coverage MarylandReporter Maryland Matters Baltimore [...]
The Comptroller's Office recently released "THE 60-DAY REPORT - Effects of the Federal Tax Law Revisions on the State of Maryland." From the report and as reported by MarylandReporter.com, New federal tax laws will benefit most Marylanders in the short term and especially help those with children, but are likely to reduce charitable contributions, a comprehensive [...]
Both chambers of the General Assembly voted to override the Governor's veto of paid sick leave legislation that passed last session. The Senate voted earlier today 30 - 17 in favor of the override and the House voted 88 - 52. The legislation requires businesses with 15 or more employees, including part-timers working just 12 [...]
After 24 years of service, Delegate Frank Turner recently announced that he will not run for reelection to the House of Delegates. He represents District 13 in Howard County and serves as Vice Chair of the Ways and Means Committee. At the conclusion of his term, Delegate Turner plans to stay engaged in the education, [...]
Dentons US LLP recently released its 2018 Dentons 50 Policy Scan. This document is a comprehensive nationwide overview of the most pressing issues facing federal, state, and local governments in the year ahead. Compiled by Dentons US LLP and its national network of government affairs partners such as Manis Canning & Associates, we hope that you [...]
Happy New Year from Manis Canning & Associates! We wish everyone a joyous and prosperous 2018! Former State Senator Robert Neall Named Health Secretary Governor Hogan has appointed former Anne Arundel County Executive and State Senator Robert R. Neall as Secretary of the Department of Health. Neall will replace Secretary Dennis Schrader, who will continue to [...]
Governor Hogan has appointed former Anne Arundel County Executive and State Senator Robert R. Neall as Secretary of the Department of Health. Neall will replace Secretary Dennis Schrader, who will continue to serve the department as Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Neall served as the CEO of a Medicaid managed care company and has held various positions in the [...]
The Spending Affordability Committee (SAC), composed of members of the General Assembly and two public members, recently recommended that the fiscal 2019 budget as introduced by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly eliminate the structural deficit by 100%. The structural deficit is estimated to be $298 million for the fiscal year beginning July 1, [...]
Courtesy, University of Baltimore Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. and House Speaker Michael E. Busch announced the appointment of Victoria L. Gruber, Esq. as the new Executive Director for the Department of Legislative Services (DLS), effective January 1, 2018. Ms. Gruber has served as President Miller’s chief of staff since 2006 and [...]
Governor Hogan appointed Hagerstown City Council Member Paul Corderman to the Maryland House of Delegates to replace Delegate Brett Wilson, who was recently appointed to the Circuit Court for Washington County. Mr. Corderman, a lifelong resident of Washington County, will represent legislative district 2B. Hagerstown Herald-Mail Article
