Attending his first MACo conference as Governor, Governor Moore delivered the keynote address during the closing session of the 2023 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City. His comments made it clear there would be some tough fiscal decisions in the next state budget to be debated during the 2024 General Assembly session. [...]
The Baltimore Ravens and their President Sashi Brown, joined by Nick Manis and Joe Bryce of Manis Canning & Associates, hosted Governor Wes Moore, First Lady Dawn Moore, and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller at training camp on August 8. Manis Canning & Associates is proud of its longstanding relationship representing the Baltimore Ravens and would [...]
The Maryland Commission on Transportation Revenue and Infrastructure Needs was recently established to review and make recommendations to improve existing transportation revenues, investment decisions, and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) operations, among others. The 31 member Commission created by Chapter 455, Acts of 2023, will be chaired by Frank Principe, Jr., with the University [...]
A recent report released by the Department of Legislative Services indicates a looming budget deficit largely created by legislation passed during the most recent 90-day legislative session. The deficit projected in the report for fiscal 2028 exceeds $1 billion. From a Maryland Matters article, It is now projected that the fiscal 2025 budget will start [...]
More than 300 pieces of legislation are set to take effect tomorrow, July 1, 2023. Legislation taking effect on this date tends to be more fiscal related to coincide with the beginning of the fiscal year, but could also focus on important policy matters. Legislation taking effect July 1, 2023 One major piece of legislation [...]
Governor Moore recently announced the appointment of Dorothy Lennig as Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “Building a state where everyone feels safe will take close partnership, collaboration, and the strategic allocation of resources,” said Gov. Moore. “Dorothy has the experience and leadership to bring together voices from across Maryland [...]
With the recent departure of members of the General Assembly, three new members prepare to take their seats. One, Delegate Kent Robinson (District 25 - Prince George's County), was sworn in the end of May to replace Delegate Darryl Barnes, who joined a lobbying firm. Another, Malcolm Ruff (District 41 - Baltimore City), was recently [...]
Exciting day for Junior Achievement of Central Maryland! Governor Moore and members of his team toured the organization's new state-of-the-art JA Youth Workforce and Innovation Center. JA board members and staff were also joined by Senator Charles Sydnor and Delegate Eric Ebersole. Manis Canning & Associates is proud to represent JA of Central Maryland and [...]
Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Meryam Bouadjemi as Senior Advisor and Chair of the Maryland Entertainment Council. As chair, Bouadjemi will lead a council of industry leaders and experts, to be appointed by Governor Moore, to advise Maryland’s Department of Commerce in expanding the state’s film, television, and entertainment sectors. “For Maryland to [...]
Delegate Marc Korman Delegate Marc Korman has been selected by Speaker Adrienne Jones to replace Chair Kumar Barve who was chosen by Governor Wes Moore to serve on the Public Service Commission. Delegate Regina Boyce The Environment and Transportation Committee will have all new top leadership as Delegate Regina Boyce was [...]
