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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."

2026 Maryland General Assembly Budget

mikemckay1 January 28, 2026 No Comments

Friends and neighbors of Appalachian Maryland, This week, the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Budget books were delivered to our offices—and it’s time to get to work. Diving into these pages…

Senate Republican Leadership: Redistricting Commission Outcome was a Foregone Conclusion Driven by National Democrats

mikemckay1 January 23, 2026 No Comments

Annapolis, Md — Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey and Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready issued the following statements in response to the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission recommending a new congressional…

Week 1 of 2026: Republican Messaging Focuses on 3 Priorities:Affordability, Energy, and Accountability

mikemckay1 January 20, 2026 No Comments

The first week of the 449th Legislative Session began on January 14th and all of us were in Annapolis ready to get to work!

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