Leadership Maryland announced today that Andrea Mansfield, a lobbyist with Manis Canning & Associates, has completed the professional development program dedicated to building a better Maryland by harnessing the strength of its local business and community leaders. Leadership Maryland honored Mansfield, a resident of Odenton, and the entire Class of 2019 at its 27th annual [...]
The 2020 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. 2020 Issue Papers
Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn announced this week he plans to resign effective January 9, 2020. As reported by the Baltimore Sun, As Gov. Larry Hogan’s top transportation official since 2015, Rahn has overseen the state’s highways, mass transit systems, toll facilities, Motor Vehicle Administration, the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore and BWI Thurgood [...]
Northrop Grumman has donated a jet to Anne Arundel County Public Schools as part of a new aviation maintenance technician program. As reported by the Capital Gazette, “We talk a lot about creating opportunities that have impact for our schools and this donation epitomizes just that,” Superintendent George Arlotto said. “If you want students to [...]
In a press conference this week, Governor Hogan announced his education initiatives for the upcoming General Assembly Session. These initiatives include a plan to turn around low performing schools and a major investment in school construction projects. From the Governor's Press Release, “We are here today to launch the next chapter of education reform in [...]
General Assembly Photo Senate President Nominee Bill Ferguson announced Senator Will Smith will be become chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee once session starts in January. Senator Smith will replace Senator Robert (Bobby) Zirkin, who recently announced he plans to resign in January before the start of the session. As reported by Maryland [...]
General Assembly Photo Senator Bobby Zirkin, chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, announced he plans to resign next month before the start of the 2020 General Assembly session. Senator Zirkin has served in the General Assembly since 1999. From the Baltimore Sun article, Zirkin counts among his biggest accomplishments the passage of [...]
General Assembly Photo Governor Hogan announced he has appointed Delegate Andrew Cassilly as his new Special Adviser. Cassilly is replacing Keiffer Mitchell who was recently appointed to the role of chief legislative officer. From the Governor's Press Release, “Andrew Cassilly has an exceptional record of service to the State of Maryland, from his [...]
Courtesy: Maryland General Assembly State Senator Shirley Nathan-Pulliam announced over the weekend she would resign from the Senate effective Sunday. Nathan-Pulliam, who served as vice chairwoman of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, has battled multiple health problems in recent months. An article in Maryland Matters summarizes her career. Nathan-Pulliam entered the [...]
Courtesy General Assembly Website Senator Guy Guzzone will replace Senator Nancy King as Chair of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee when Senate President Nominee Bill Ferguson becomes Senate President in January. As reported by Maryland Matters, The promotion to head the influential panel through which the state’s $44.5 billion budget — and [...]
