Delegate Cheryl Glenn announced earlier this week her resignation from the General Assembly. She has not given a reason for her departure. As reported by the Baltimore Sun, Glenn, 68, was elected to the House of Delegates in 2006 and has been a leading proponent of marijuana for medical use. She also held the position [...]
Manis Canning & Associates, on behalf of its client, Weller Development, proudly promotes this video highlighting initiatives between Port Covington and the South Baltimore Seven (SB7) communities. This video captures what the company and project represent and the importance of their work throughout the City. https://vimeo.com/380272364 Port Covington is a mixed-use waterfront community undergoing an [...]
Senate President Nominee Bill Ferguson announced his senate leadership team and committee assignments last week. The Senate Finance Committee is the only committee that will not see changes in both the Chair and Vice Chair positions. Senator Delores Kelley will continue to serve as Chair and Senator Brian Feldman will continue to serve as Vice-Chair. [...]
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 [...]
