–photo courtesy of Erin Majewski- The following article was submitted by District 7A Delegate Kathy Szeliga about her bipartisan legislation with 8th District Senator Carl Jackson Senator Carl Jackson and Delegate Kathy Szeliga are celebrating the passage of SB72/HB121, Baltimore County – Alcoholic Beverages – Sale for Off-Premises Consumption. This bipartisan legislation allows restaurants in … Read more
–photo courtesy of Delegate Bob Long- The Maryland General Assembly passed SB 791 Community Trust Act over the weekend. The bill states it is “prohibiting employees and agents of State and local correctional facilities from taking certain actions related to immigration enforcement, subject to certain exceptions; and prohibiting law enforcement agents from taking certain actions … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Fifth District County Councilman David Marks about traffic issues at the intersection of Ebenezer and Philadelphia roads On April 8, the Baltimore Business Journal published a story about the marketing of a nine-acre site at Philadelphia and Ebenezer Roads. For some readers, that article gave the impression that … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about the Key Bridge rebuild and the Red Line project Two years after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the effects are still being felt across Maryland’s Sixth Legislative District. What was once a routine commute has turned into longer drives, higher … Read more
District 8 state Senator Carl Jackson announces his State Legislative Bond Initiatives for 2026. They include the following items: *$2 million for Eastside Commuter Bus from White Marsh to Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point. *$130K for new playground at Cromwell Valley Elementary School *$125K for Overlea High School scoreboard *$100K for security and technology … Read more
The following article was submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his legislation that places a cap on development impact fees. On April 6, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation sponsored by Councilman David Marks that will place a cap on development impact fees pending a review by the Department of Planning. The … Read more
Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced he is supporting intervention by the Public Service Commission to modify or reject the recent order issued by the Public Utility Law Judge in the Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project. “Significant portions of the Brandon Shores Retirement Mitigation Project are proposed to be constructed within Baltimore County, including … Read more
Sixth District Sen. Johnny Ray Salling announced his state bond initiatives for the 2026 session. They include: $300K towards the contruction of a new facility for Essex Library. $100k towards a new playground at Sandalwood Elementary in Essex. $50K towards facility and renovation improvements at Watersedge Park in Dundalk. $50K towards enhancements at the Maryland … Read more
The following article was submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about the second anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Last Thursday March 26th marked the second anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. As a community, we come together to reflect on that tragic day, remembering the six workers who lost … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Fifth District Baltimore County Councilman David Marks about his bill to lower housing costs Baltimore County Councilman David Marks has introduced legislation that would lower costs for new homebuyers by capping the impact fee assessed by Baltimore County as a review is completed to determine if fees are … Read more
District 7A Delegate Kathy Szeliga released the following statement after federal authorities announced charges against James Phillip Appel: “Today’s indictment confirms what many of us suspected. As a trusted professional, political, and commercial treasurer, James Appel exploited that trust and stole from the very people he was hired to serve. It’s a betrayal beyond words. … Read more
Here are some news and notes about Nick Stewart’s key endorsement; guests at Arkia Wade’s event and the next generation of Crizer and Mohorovic * Nick Stewart gets FOP endorsement I receive endorsement announcements all the time and can’t publish them because it’s too many and most of those endorsements go to the predictable candidates. … Read more
District 7A Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki released a statement after the Board of Education,, passed its FY27 budget with ineligible member. On February 24, the Board approved a $2.5 billion budget by a 7–4 vote, the exact number required for passage. But earlier that same day, one board member filed to run for … Read more
The following article was submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about his thoughts on HB 1532, the energy bill- Utility RELIEF Act House Bill 1532 Utility RELIEF Act was passed through the House and is now on its way to the Senate. The passing of this bill through the House took over an hour … Read more
The new North Point Association announced they are hosting a County Executive Republican and Independent candidate community forum on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Baltimore County Public Library Essex branch. This is not a political event but an informational opportunity for residents to hear ideas from the candidates. No campaigning is allowed … Read more
The League of Women Voters of Baltimore County and Goucher College announced a Baltimore County Executive Candidates Forum. The forum is nonpartisan and will provide Baltimore County residents and the public a special opportunity to hear directly from each candidate. The forum will feature candidates who will appear on the June Primary Election Ballot: Julian … Read more
Community advocate and nonprofit leader Arkia Wade is officially announcing her candidacy for Baltimore County Council, District 9 next week. The Democratic candidate is running in the new District 9, which encompasses Dundalk, Edgemere and Rosedale. Wade said she has deep family roots in Dundalk, where her grandparents moved in the 1940s and lived for … Read more
The following article has been submitted by Sixth District Delegate Bob Long about lowing high energy costs and property taxes; and rebuilding the Key Bridge Since Governor Moore took office over three years ago, it’s no surprise that things have not changed for the better. We are coming up on Crossover on March 23 when … Read more
The following article has been submitted by District 7 state Senator J.B. Jennings about his emergency legislation to ensure Maryland county school boards cannot approve multi-year superintendent contracts without current financial audit information. Senator J.B. Jennings has introduced emergency legislation to ensure Maryland county school boards cannot approve multi-year superintendent contracts without current financial audit … Read more
The legislation that would give the Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General’s jurisdiction to include oversight of Baltimore County Public Schools was defeated tonight in the Baltimore County Senate Delegation. Democratic Sen. Carl Jackson and Republican Del. Ryan Nawrocki cross-filed the bipartisan bill. The bill, SB 15, was created to improve accountability and transparency … Read more
The following article has been submitted by 5th District County Councilman David Marks about his vision for White Marsh Town Center The White Marsh Town Center has been a hub of economic activity in eastern Baltimore County since 1980s. It is now a blend of commercial and residential uses, a home for hundreds of residents and … Read more