Read more about the article Share Your Views on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Take the MDOT Survey!
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Share Your Views on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Take the MDOT Survey!

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking input from Maryland community members to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with electric vehicle (EV) ownership and the installation of EV charging infrastructure. The valuable information gathered from the Maryland EV and Infrastructure Planning Survey will help MDOT better understand how to use federal and state funding best to electrify Maryland’s transportation sector and meet state greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. Please take 10 minutes to complete…

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April 25, 2024
Read more about the article SBA Opens Disaster Assistance Center in Anne Arundel County for Key Bridge Collapse Recovery
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SBA Opens Disaster Assistance Center in Anne Arundel County for Key Bridge Collapse Recovery

Governor Wes Moore, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the SBA will open a Disaster Assistance Business Recovery Center in Anne Arundel County to support businesses impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. “Our Business Recovery Centers are one of the most powerful resources at SBA’s disposal to support business owners in the midst of a disaster,” said Francisco Sánchez, Jr., associate administrator for the Office of…

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April 18, 2024
Read more about the article New Website Hub for Key Bridge Response and Recovery
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New Website Hub for Key Bridge Response and Recovery

The State of Maryland has launched a website to serve as a central repository for information on the response to, and recovery from, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Visit the site for the latest on transportation, emergency services, business and worker relief, and other ongoing efforts by the State, local governments, federal agencies, and others. State's FSK Bridge Response - Website Hub Since the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March…

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April 18, 2024
Read more about the article Recovery Programs Available for Businesses and Workers Affected by Key Bridge Collapse
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Recovery Programs Available for Businesses and Workers Affected by Key Bridge Collapse

Last week Governor Wes Moore signed the PORT Act into law, creating programs to assist businesses and workers in economic recovery following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.  Details about these programs, including dates and eligibility, are now available. See information on programs below: Port of Baltimore Emergency Business Assistance Program This program provides grants of up to $100,000 to eligible businesses that have had operations impacted or shipments disrupted at the Port of Baltimore. To be eligible,…

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April 18, 2024
Read more about the article $50M in Enviro. Justice Grants Soon up for Grabs in EPA Region 3
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$50M in Enviro. Justice Grants Soon up for Grabs in EPA Region 3

Communities in Maryland will soon be eligible for $50 million in environmental justice grants meant to address environmental and climate concerns.  This past December, the EPA announced $600 million will be invested nationally in environmental justice grants meant to address environmental and climate concerns. EPA Region 3, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and 7 federally recognized tribes, will receive $50 million of those funds. The Green and Healthy…

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April 18, 2024
Read more about the article Overview of the Whole Watershed Act of 2024
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Overview of the Whole Watershed Act of 2024

Stream restoration & the health of the Chesapeake are topics of steady interest both in Annapolis and statewide. During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly passed the Whole Watershed Act, which aims to encourage more coordination between environmental projects and positive actors. Here is an overview of what’s in the bill awaiting the Governor’s signature:   Watershed, Stream, and Floodplain Restoration - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Stream and Floodplain Restoration Funding…

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April 16, 2024
Read more about the article Official Session Wrap-up “90 Day Report” Available from Legislative Services
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Official Session Wrap-up “90 Day Report” Available from Legislative Services

The annual 90 Day Report, a summary and review of actions taken through the 2024 regular session of the General Assembly. As always, the report provides a thorough review of major policy and fiscal issues considered or enacted through the session. An entire section is arranged county-by-county to show effects of multiple programs and initiatives on each county's fiscal situation. The nonpartisan staff agency to the General Assembly, the department of Legislative Services, has released…

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April 15, 2024
Read more about the article Baltimore City Takes Legal Steps in Wake of Key Bridge Collapse
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Baltimore City Takes Legal Steps in Wake of Key Bridge Collapse

Baltimore City officials announced the start of legal actions resulting from the catastrophic impact the Key Bridge collapse. Mayor Brandon M. Scott recently announced that the City of Baltimore is taking legal steps to proactively and aggressively address the catastrophic impact the Key Bridge collapse has had on the City of Baltimore and its residents, including the families of the victims, business owners, and longshoremen and other Port workers. The tragedy has resulted not only…

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April 15, 2024
Read more about the article 2024 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups
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2024 Session: Recap and Wrap-Ups

Catch up on all of the latest outcomes of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session with wrap-ups on important county-related bills in each policy area. Maryland’s 446th legislative session convened amidst a substantial concern over the State’s fiscal situation, with weakened revenues and cost increases for many services at every level of government. Despite the budgetary limitations, many policy issues received a full debate, with many resolutions arising from the 90-day annual process. MACo’s legislative…

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April 12, 2024
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