This past Wednesday, the Board of Public Works approved the funding to the projects listed below: District 1A: A request from the Department of Natural Resources to commit $80,310.00 in funding from the Community Parks and Playground Program to upgrade the playground equipment and safety surfacing at Little League Park, Furnace Park, and Library Park in the Town of … Continue reading Funding in District 1
Funding for District 1
On July 7, 2021, the Board of Public Works will be reviewing requests for funding for projects across District 1. Below are all of the projects looking for funds: District 1A: A request from the Department of Natural Resources to commit $80,310.00 in funding from the Community Parks and Playground Program to upgrade the playground equipment and … Continue reading Funding for District 1
New Laws Going Into Effect
On July 1, 2021, there will be many new laws going into effect. The pages below contain all of the new laws going into effect. You can view them and download them below. Laws Effective July 1, 2021Download
End of 2021 Session Interview
Delegate McKay gave an interview with Amanda Mangan about the 2021 Session. He discussed different issues from public safety measures the legislature had passed to the good funding and bond initiatives that will help the District's economy. Click on the play button to hear the full interview! https://soundcloud.com/amanda-mangan/delegate-mike-mckay-end-of-sesison-2021-for-pht
The 90-Day Report
Each year, the Department of Legislative Services puts out a 90-Day Report at the end of each Session in regards to the State. While last year it was cut to 71 days, this year we will once again have a full 90-Day report. You can view the 90-Day Report here.
Governor Hogan’s Bill Signing
Below is Governor Hogan's full press release of the bills he had signed coupled with a video and full list of all the bills he signed into law. In total there were 66 bills.You can view the full video here and the full list of bills here.
Funding in District 1C
I am happy to inform you all that next Wednesday, April 21, 2021, the Board of Public Works is expected to approve $40,000 to Washington County. This will be used to install a permanent septic tank system at Kirkwood Park in the Town of Hancock.
Sine Die Governor Hogan Events
Today is Sine Die and the last day of the 2021 Session. Today many pieces of legislation are going to Governor Hogan's desk for his signature and he is having a public event today starting at Noon. Below is his schedule for the day.
Funding for District 1C Update
I am happy to inform you all that the Board of Public Works approved a $5,000 grant to the Board of Directors of the Cumberland History Cemetery Organization, Inc. This will be for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of informational markers at multiple cemeteries in Allegany County.
Settlement on Violations of Pollution Laws
Below is a press release on the State of Maryland's settlement with Verso Luke LLC and Verso Corporation. They had been polluting the Potomac River with toxic liquor and as a result there will be fines a payments Verso will have to pay. They will also have to continue in their investigation in finding out … Continue reading Settlement on Violations of Pollution Laws
