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McKay’s Energy Bill Gets Hearing Before Senate Committee

mikemckay1 February 24, 2026 No Comments

CUMBERLAND – February 24, 2026 Senator Mike McKay’s legislation to create a new energy framework for Maryland received a hearing before the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee last…

Week 5 of 2026 Session

mikemckay1 February 18, 2026 No Comments

District 1 Night Tonight in Annapolis House of Delegates Office Building 6 Bladen Street, Room 170 I’m looking forward to tonight, expecting a great evening in Annapolis with District 1! Excited…

McKay Fights for $11.9 Million Increase in State Investment for Washington County

mikemckay1 February 15, 2026 No Comments

CUMBERLAND – February 12, 2026 Senator Mike McKay secured an $11.9 million increase in state funding for Washington County—a 3.6% jump that will support schools, water infrastructure, healthcare, and community…

McKay Secures Record Investments for Allegany County

mikemckay1 February 15, 2026 No Comments

CUMBERLAND – February 12, 2026 Senator Mike McKay delivered major wins for Allegany County in the state budget, securing a 2.5% increase in total state aid—$4.1 million more than last…

McKay Delivers Major Investments for Garrett County

mikemckay1 February 15, 2026 No Comments

CUMBERLAND – February 12, 2026 Senator Mike McKay secured millions in state funding for Garrett County projects—from water infrastructure and school improvements to fire department upgrades and community facilities. “Garrett…

Savage Highlands State Park – A viewpoint for local taxpayers to consider.

mikemckay1 February 5, 2026 No Comments

Written by Mike Gregory of Grantsville, MD. From the start, DNR’s purchase of the former Savage River Lodge raised large concerns in the minds of many citizens as to what…

Week 3 of 2026 Session

mikemckay1 February 5, 2026 No Comments

The third week of the 449th Legislative Session had a rough beginning with snow & ice throughout the state, but everyone persevered and work went on! Read ‘Statement on Senator…

Statement on Senator Mike McKay’s Amendments to SB 1

mikemckay1 January 30, 2026 No Comments

Senator Mike McKay offered a series of targeted and practical amendments on second reading of SB 1 to ensure the legislation is workable, legally sound, and consistent with officer safety,…

McKay Fights Back Against Annapolis Bills That Strip Local Control from Western Maryland

mikemckay1 January 30, 2026 No Comments

CUMBERLAND – January 29, 2026 Senator Mike McKay stood up against two bills pushed by Annapolis Democrats today that would strip decision-making power away from local elected officials in Allegany, Garrett,…

McKay Delivers $180,000 for Parks, Playgrounds, and Recreation Across Western Maryland

mikemckay1 January 29, 2026 No Comments

"Better parks, safer playgrounds, places where kids can play and families can spend time together. That's what these dollars are for."

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