Speaker Busch Announces Committee Assignments

House Speaker Michael E. Busch announced committee assignments for six standing committees in the House of Delegates. The following Delegates and Delegates-elect were appointed and are in addition to the leadership changes previously announced in July.  The post from July can be found here. APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Delegate Carl Anderton, Jr. (District 38B) Delegate Paul D. [...]

Speaker Busch Announces Committee Assignments2020-04-02T21:01:31-04:00

Kelly Schulz Tapped to Replace Mike Gill at Department of Commerce

 Governor Larry Hogan has announced the appointment of Kelly M. Schulz as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Schulz, who currently serves as Secretary of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, will replace Commerce Secretary R. Michael Gill. From the Governor's press release: “Secretary Schulz is a strong advocate for Maryland’s job creators, [...]

Kelly Schulz Tapped to Replace Mike Gill at Department of Commerce2020-04-02T21:01:33-04:00

State Writes Down Revenues, Still $1 Billion in Unspent Revenue Expected

The Board of Revenue Estimates voted this week to write down revenues by approximately $73 million - $18 million in fiscal 2019 and $55 million in fiscal 2020.  With this decrease, the State will still have more than $1 billion in unspent revenue as it approaches the 2019 General Assembly Session. From the Comptroller's prepared [...]

State Writes Down Revenues, Still $1 Billion in Unspent Revenue Expected2020-04-02T21:01:34-04:00

Governor Hogan Announces New School Construction Initiative

Governor Larry Hogan announced today plans to submit legislation during the 2019  General Assembly session to provide $1.9 billion in new school construction funding over five years. The initiative, called the Building Opportunity Fund, will give the Maryland Stadium Authority oversight of these additional school construction funds, and include accountability measures. The new funding will [...]

Governor Hogan Announces New School Construction Initiative2020-04-02T21:01:35-04:00

2019 Session Issue Papers Released

The 2019 Issue Papers, which preview fiscal and policy issues for the upcoming session, were recently posted to the General Assembly’s website. Prepared by the Department of Legislative Services each year at this time, they highlight key issues to be discussed and serve as a valuable resource for those in Annapolis. 2019 Issue Papers

2019 Session Issue Papers Released2020-04-02T21:01:36-04:00

President Miller Announces Senate Committee Assignments

Senate President Mike Miller has announced the committee composition for four of the Standing Committees for the 2019 Legislative Session. The announcement also includes Chairs of the joint committees, and the Chair and Vice-Chair appointments for Senate Rules and Executive Nominations. From the Senate President's announcement, Committee compositions are determined with an intent to balance [...]

President Miller Announces Senate Committee Assignments2020-04-02T21:01:36-04:00

Jennings and Hershey Re-elected as Minority Leader and Whip

Maryland Senate Republicans re-elected Senator J.B. Jennings as minority leader and Senator Steve Hershey as minority whip earlier this week. Jennings has led the Senate Republican Caucus since 2014, and Hershey has served as whip since 2015.                 Senator J. B. Jennings              [...]

Jennings and Hershey Re-elected as Minority Leader and Whip2020-04-02T21:01:38-04:00

Weissmann Named Chief of Staff to President Miller

Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. announced Yaakov "Jake" Weissman, Esq. will serve as his chief of staff. Mr. Weissmann succeeds Patrick H. Murray, Esq., who is leaving to serve as chief of staff to Baltimore County Executive-Elect John "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr. President Miller announced two additional promotions, including Alicia Watson, Esq. to [...]

Weissmann Named Chief of Staff to President Miller2020-04-02T21:01:39-04:00

Senator Craig Zucker Elected Chair Montgomery County Senate Delegation

 The Montgomery County Senate Delegation unanimously elected Senator Craig J. Zucker as its Chair during it organizational meeting on November 14, 2018.  Senator Susan Lee was elected to serve as Vice Chair. Senator Zucker commented on becoming Chair in the Delegation's press release. “I look forward to working with my Montgomery County Senate colleagues and the new [...]

Senator Craig Zucker Elected Chair Montgomery County Senate Delegation2020-04-02T21:01:40-04:00