Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced several appointments and transition for various cabinet positions within Howard County Government. Executive Ball's appointments include: A. Raul Delerme as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer. Delerme has been with the county since 1990, most recently serving as the Director of Recreation & Parks. With 33 years of experience with Howard County Recreation and Parks, Delerme has served as a Director, a former Bureau Chief of Capital Projects, Park Planning…

RS BioTherapeutics, Inc. (RSBT), a pharmaceutical company focused on harnessing the therapeutic power of cannabinoids to create life-changing medicines, is set to open its doors in Garrett County, bringing jobs and economic growth to the area. The decision to locate the new cultivation and manufacturing facility in Garrett County was based on several factors, including the area's skilled workforce, strategic location, and business-friendly environment. RS Therapeutics is excited to be part of the County community…

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announces the appointment of Mrs. Lara Fritts as Acting Director of Economic Development. Mrs. Fritts is a certified economic developer with over 25 years of experience in economic development, management, and technology at both the local and regional levels. As Director of Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development, she helped to bring more than 30 new companies to the city in three years. She has held positions in Wisconsin,…

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced new legislation to strengthen rental housing registration and inspections processes to improve housing quality in Baltimore County. “Every person deserves access to safe, quality place to call home and this legislation is another important step to ensure that is a reality across Baltimore County,” said County Executive Olszewski. “By modernizing our rental registration process, we are strengthening Baltimore County’s ability to make sure that all property owners are…

A bill that would strip law enforcement of one of their more effective tools to combat school bus stop violations, and in doing so would imperil students that rely on school buses for transportation, has passed the House and is now before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee this Wednesday, March 29th. Counties resolutely oppose HB 849 - School Bus Stops - Violations - Enforcement and Safety Measures, and previously registered their concerns with the House…

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today published its Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report, which provides an overview of the department’s success and operations last fiscal year. The department’s $2.4 billion investment provided an economic impact of approximately $4.9 billion for the state, including $83 million in state and local taxes. Nearly 22,000 full-time equivalent jobs with $1.1 billion in wages and salaries were created. “The department continues to create jobs and drive economic…