Delegate McKay was featured in an article in regards to the possible expansion of alcohol sales to retail stores. This could potentially hurt the small businesses that exclusively sell alcohol or specific brands. As Delegate McKay is a small business owner himself, he knows how it could potentially effect small businesses. Check out the article … Continue reading McKay in the News: Retail Alcohol Sales
McKay in the News: Clarysville Bridge
The Cumberland Times-News ran a story on Delegate McKay's attempt to stop the significant rise of suicidal incidents on the Clarysville Bridge. Delegate McKay is hoping that higher barriers will be put in place in order to help deter such tragic occurrences. You can read the full article here: https://times-news-cnhi-app.newsmemory.com/?publink=3a0085073
Amendment to HB 314
On Friday, on the House Floor, I offered an amendment to HB 314 in order to delay the start of the bill by two years. This intention is due to the Verso Paper Mill struggling to bounce back from the economic hardship caused by the pandemic. There have been 850 Marylanders who have lost their … Continue reading Amendment to HB 314
Bond Bill to fund REACT
In Allegany County there is a wonderful community project called REACT (Robotics & Engineering in Allegany County, Together). This promotes robotics learning and character building for young students. The Allegany County Delegation is putting forth a bond bill that will help fund this project's objective to purchase/renovate the former Parish Hall of St. Peter and … Continue reading Bond Bill to fund REACT
McKay in the News
Check out these articles! Delegate McKay is in the news. From education to the Office of Post Pandemic Opportunities to Election Day legislation. WCBC Radio: McKay Supports Option to Repeat 2020-21 Grad Cumberland Times-News: ACM to offer online marketing, sales course Cumberland Times-News: Legislation would not allow votes after Election Day Yahoo News: ACM to … Continue reading McKay in the News
HB 547 Passes the House
As your "Dental Delegate" I am happy to inform you all that HB 547 - Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Dental Prophylaxis Care and Oral Health Exams, passed unanimously 130-0 in the House and has moved on to the Senate. This will prohibit any limitations by the Maryland Medical Assistance Program on prophylaxis care and … Continue reading HB 547 Passes the House
HB 888 – Income Tax – Subtraction Modification for Volunteer Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Members – Active Status Points
Below is the link to the video of my testimony in favor of HB 888. This bill will help those who were unable to respond in Volunteer Departments due to COVID-19 concerns. This was particularly the case with many elder members of Volunteer Departments who are on a fixed income. HB 888 would allow these … Continue reading HB 888 – Income Tax – Subtraction Modification for Volunteer Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Members – Active Status Points
Defending Marylanders 2nd Amendment Rights
Below is the House Minority Caucus' statement on the fight to help sustain Governor Hogan's veto on HB 4. We will continue to fight for Marylanders' rights during this Session. Included is the video of floor speeches regarding HB 4. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 11, 2021 Minority Caucus Fights for Marylanders' 2nd … Continue reading Defending Marylanders 2nd Amendment Rights
Speaking on the House Floor
Today I spoke on the floor to explain why I was voting to sustain Governor Hogan's veto of HB 732 - Taxation - Tobacco Tax, Sales and Use Tax, and Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax. I explained how it would unfairly impact struggling citizens and redlined areas throughout our state. Legislation such as this has … Continue reading Speaking on the House Floor
HB 443 – Economic Development – Makerspace Initiative Pilot Program
This past Thursday, we held a hearing on HB 443. This is a bill I sponsored in an effort to help establish makerspaces across the state. This would be a place where groups of people with similar ideas can come together to start businesses, for the community to come together, and for people to interact. … Continue reading HB 443 – Economic Development – Makerspace Initiative Pilot Program
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