Senator Mike McKay is pleased to announce that his Senatorial Scholarships have been awarded for the 2025–2026 academic year to deserving students residing in Maryland’s Legislative District 1. This year, over $189,250 in scholarship funds has been distributed to 95 students representing Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties.
Senator Mike McKay is pleased to announce that his Senatorial Scholarships have been awarded for the 2025–2026 academic year to deserving students residing in Maryland’s Legislative District 1. This year, over $189,250 in scholarship funds has been distributed to 95 students representing Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties.
Senator Mike McKay is pleased to announce that his Senatorial Scholarships have been awarded for the 2025–2026 academic year to deserving students residing in Maryland’s Legislative District 1. This year, over $189,250 in scholarship funds has been distributed to 95 students representing Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties.
These scholarships play an important role in supporting the educational goals of local students and families. Awards are automatically renewed for up to eight semesters, bringing the total long-term investment to approximately $721,000 in educational assistance for students throughout the region. This ongoing commitment reflects Senator McKay’s strong belief in empowering the next generation through higher education and workforce training opportunities.
To be eligible for a Senatorial Scholarship, both the student and their parents or guardians must be Maryland residents and reside within District 1. Students must be enrolled in a two-year or four-year Maryland college or university, or an accredited technical or trade school. Scholarships are available to both full-time students (taking 12 or more credits per semester) and part-time students (taking 6–11 credits per semester) who are pursuing a degree or certificate at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Each Maryland legislator is provided with an annual scholarship budget by the state, which is then awarded to students within their respective districts. The selection process for Senator McKay’s scholarship is managed by a dedicated committee that carefully reviews applications based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. This approach ensures that funds are awarded to students who demonstrate both merit and motivation to further their education and contribute to their communities.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will be available beginning January 2026. Students interested in applying are encouraged to visit Senator McKay’s website or contact his office directly for more information. Applications and inquiries can be directed to mike@mikemckaymd.com or by phone at 240-362-7040 after December 31, 2025.
Senator McKay extends his heartfelt congratulations to all recipients and their families and wishes them great success in their academic and professional pursuits.
| Washington County | Allegany County | Garrett County |
|---|---|---|
| $48,000.00 | $79,000.00 | $57,500.00 |
Washington County Recipients:
Lauren Conrad, Casey Douglas, Laura Golden, David Green, Adia Hastings, Claire Heard, Karragan Hewett, Koleman Hewett, Tanor Koerting, Madelynn Markell, Hayden McCarty, Kailyn McCauley, Carlos Morales Munoz, Alexys Myers, Victoria Nallo, Yemaya Ramirez, Aubrey Russ, Ella Shupp, Blake Shupp, Lilly St. Clair, Jenna Wells, Allison Whittington, Maxwell Wratchford, Christopher Wroten, Haley Yohn.
Allegany County Recipients:
Lucas Bahrenburg, Kyler Baker, Aubrey Burton, Nash Cassell, Macey Clark, Marissa Cook, Tyler Cook, Emma Cook, Alex Dignan, Camille Gomez, Brylee Gray, Marissa Greig, Gabriella Guevara-Zelaya, Maya Hare, Cassidy Hiser, Daeanah Jessie, Haleigh Kepple, Carl Koch, Camden Lemus, Avery Lindelof, Brylee Lough, Olivia Marchbank, Anna Martz, Jaidyn Mellott, Emma Michael, Reeve Miller, Marlia Morris, Brianna Murphy, Audrey Rader, Jackson Resh, Reese Rizzo, Ashton Shimko, Ashlyne Skidmore, Bryce Snyder, Lindsey Stafford, Morgan Steckman, Elizabeth Stevens, Ava Strother, Nichiolas Vitak, Joshua Warnick.
Garrett County Recipients:
Landan Bolden, Kadence Butler, Sadie Crowell, Alexzandria Fike, Elijah Fleming, Cole Folk, Malea Fullerton, Abbi Harsh, Landon Hook, Madison Hook, Clara Hoover, Emma Hostetler, Lauren Jacobs, Benjamin Lohr, Devin McKenzie, MacKenzie Meeks, Hannah Moyer, Isabella Newman, Jacquelyn Patton, Natalie Reed, Chase Reheard, Ciana Rizer, Mekelle Savage, Dameion Spiker, Luke Wilburn.
District 1A:
A request from the Department of Natural Resources to commit a total of $91,659 from Program Open Space funding allocated to Garrett County for the following projects:
District 1B:
A request to enter into a grant agreement for a $225,000 grant to the Board of Directors of Friends Aware, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the Friends Aware property. There is no matching fund requirement for this grant. The General Assembly previously approved this funding as part of the 2024 Capital Budget (Item 17 of the Department of General Services’ Office of State Procurement Agenda).
District 1C:
A request to enter into a grant agreement for a $750,000 grant to the Town of Williamsport for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the Williamsport Memorial Library. There is no matching fund requirement for this grant. The General Assembly previously approved this funding as part of the 2024 Capital Budget (Item 5 of the Department of General Services’ Office of State Procurement Agenda).
Click here for more information on the October 1, 2025 BPW Agenda
Blessed to be a part of this trip to the Holy Land. Click here to see Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivering a powerful address to what is reported as the largest-ever American legislative delegation to Israel. This unprecedented gathering included 250 U.S. legislators from all 50 states, underscoring the deep and bipartisan support between the United States and Israel.
Date: September 10, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Office of Senator Mike McKay | Mechanic Street | Cumberland, MD 21502
Present:
Senator Mike McKay, John Kirby, Scott Shoemaker (Superintendent – UPRC), Bill Valentine, Elizabeth Stahlman (Tri County Council for Western Maryland)
At 10:00 am, Senator McKay convened the meeting of the Georges Creek Task Force Executive Committee. Senator McKay shared that he had emailed the Allegany Soil Conservation District but had not yet received a response. He also indicated that he is working to identify the correct person at MDE that will review the draft report and provide comment. Elizabeth Stahlman provided a draft report for the Task Force based on interviews with Allegany County Department of Emergency Services and Department of Public Works. Senator McKay provided several actions that could be taken by the legislation, and additions and corrections to the document were made and are attached hereto.
Senator McKay shared with the group that he did attend the Allegany County Commissioners Meeting and provided an informational update regarding the Georges Creek Task Force. McKay also indicated that he would reach out to Roger Bennett to determine if a letter from the Delegation would support having the cost-shared waived for the Army Corps of Engineers to perform engineering services related to Georges Creek. In addition, he indicated he wanted to reach out to Linda Puffenbarger, District 6 Engineer, for MDOT-SHA District 6.
Other discussions were had around UPRC and general needs related to sewer infrastructure and wastewater treatment.
Senator McKay spoke with individuals that were involved in the 1996 Task Force. Craig Alexander, Midland, indicated he would prepare a document with information that could be used by the Georges Creek Task Force.
Scott Shoemaker shared information about various NRCS programs that could potentially be utilized after flooding. He did not yet have a local NRCS contact but was able to find information about some of the programs available online which he shared with the Executive Committee.
Action Items:
Expectations from Georges Creek Task Force report:
The next meeting was scheduled in one month.
The members of the Executive Committee are Gov. Wes Moore, Sen. Mike McKay, Del. Jim Hinebaugh, Mayor Jack Coburn, John Kirby, Scott Shoemaker, and Bill Valentine. Tri County Council for Western Maryland will attend the meetings as note-taker and will be responsible for compiling the report.
Next Meeting: October 8 at 10 AM.
Maryland Auto triggered an assessment, and the $19 million billed to insurers was collected and dispersed to Maryland Auto at the end of June. This has been applied to the surplus for the purpose of paying future claims. The assessment charge has started to appear on premium bills for the companies who opted to recoup their share from policyholders. As expected, the process has been smooth and there has been little response from either the industry or consumers.
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