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McKay Urges Western Maryland Volunteer Fire Departments to Apply for $10,000 Safety Grants

April 13, 2026

CUMBERLAND – April 13, 2026 As Chairman of the Fire and EMS Coalition, Senator Mike McKay is alerting volunteer fire departments across Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties about a critical…

Energy Legislation Must Put Maryland Families First

April 10, 2026

On April 2, 2026, the Maryland Senate engaged in extensive debate on Senate Bill 841 — the Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act. While presented as…

McKay Delivers $74 Million in Capital Investments for Western Maryland

April 7, 2026

CUMBERLAND – April 7, 2026 Senator Mike McKay secured more than $74 million in state capital budget funding for projects across Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties—investments in infrastructure, schools, public…

McKay Delivers $206,500 for Allegany County College, Conservation, and Community Services

April 1, 2026

CUMBERLAND – April 1, 2026 Senator Mike McKay secured more than $206,000 in state funding for three projects across Allegany and Washington Counties—new community tennis courts at Allegany College of…

Week 9 of 2026 Session

March 23, 2026

Week 9 of 2026 Session As we continue working through the legislative session, I’ve been reviewing the recently introduced energy legislation that was brought forward late in the process. The bill…

McKay Fights to Roll Back Vehicle Fees, Protect Road Funding in Budget Battle

March 18, 2026

CUMBERLAND – March 17, 2026 Senator Mike McKay took the fight to the Senate floor this week, pushing amendments to the state budget that would roll back vehicle registration fee hikes…

McKay Delivers $1.37 Million to Replace Luke’s Aging Sewer System

March 18, 2026

CUMBERLAND – March 18, 2026 Senator Mike McKay secured nearly $1.37 million in state funding to replace the deteriorating sewer collection system in the Town of Luke—infrastructure that’s been failing residents…

Week 8 of 2026 Session

March 12, 2026

Now that we are past the halfway point, here is what’s been getting the attention. While families are asking about costs, energy, and fiscal stability, much of the legislative attention has been directed toward:…