2025 General Assembly Session – It’s a Wrap!
The 2025 General Assembly Session came to a close Monday, April 7th at midnight! A total of 2,605 bills were introduced, of which 878 bills were passed by both [...]
Unstoppable for Big B: 100 Miles of Grit, Rain, and Purpose
As a follow up to our posting on April 2nd, G. Nick Manis and his two friends, Jeff Begin and L.J. Urie, completed their run of 100 [...]
Governor Moore, Presiding Officers, Sign RAISE Act and Other Administration Legislative Priorities into Law
This morning the first bill signing of 2025 took place with Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Adrienne Jones signing a total of [...]
Prescription Drug Affordability Legislation Achieves Final Passage
HB 424(SB0357), which expands the authority of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, passed the Senate on party [...]
Honoring Big B: Running 100 Miles for a Cure
Manis, Canning & Associates (MCA) are beyond proud to share that on April 11, 2025—World Parkinson’s Day—G. [...]
Governor and Legislative Leaders Come Together on Broad Budget Plan
The Governor and legislative leaders have put forth a broad spending plan that includes over $1 billion [...]
Maryland Faces Tough Choices: Ferguson Outlines “Kitchen Sink” of Potential Cuts
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson has presented a stark menu of potential $1 billion in budget cuts [...]
Maryland Faces Economic Uncertainty Amid Federal Job and Spending Cuts
Maryland’s economy is facing potential turbulence due to federal job reductions and spending cuts, according to a [...]
Business-to-Business Tax on The Table as Legislators Continue to Seek Solutions for the State’s Budget Deficit
Maryland legislators are considering a proposed bill to expand the state’s sales tax to certain business-to-business services, [...]
Maryland’s Economic Outlook Worsens as Revenue Projections Drop $280 Million
Courtesy of the Comptroller's Office Maryland’s economic outlook took a significant hit this week as [...]
House of Delegates Upholds Most of the Blueprint’s Funding
The Administration’s bill to constrain funding associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, HB 504 – Excellence [...]
Governor Wes Moore Announces Leadership Changes in Administration
Courtesty: Governor's Office The Moore Administration announced this week that Dr. Laura Herrera Scott will [...]
Manis, Canning & Associates Would Like To Congratulate The Winners of the George N. Manis Lifetime Achievement Award
Yesterday evening the Maryland Government Relations Association (MGRA) held their annual awards reception. The MGRA announced the [...]
