Governor Hogan recently introduced his budget plan for fiscal 2020. As reported by the Washington Post, The $46.6 billion budget proposal — a 4 percent increase over last year’s fiscal plan — raises the pay of state employees by at least 3 percent, extends a tax relief to the retired military, police officers and fire and…
Governor Larry Hogan was sworn in for a second term this week as only the second Republican governor to be re-elected in Maryland history. As reported by the Washington Post, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan used his second inaugural address on Wednesday to decry the divisiveness of Washington politics, implicitly criticizing President Trump and illustrating his own…
Dentons US LLP recently released its US Policy Scan 2019 Report. Prepared by Dentons’ bipartisan public policy team, the report is an analysis of the legislative and political landscape in Washington, DC and state capitals around the country. US Policy Scan 2019 takes deep dives into the turbulent political and policy waters swirling around health care,…
As the 439th legislative session commenced this week, Speaker Busch announced additional leadership appointments. These are in addition to the committee assignments announced in December and leadership changes announced in July. Economic Matters Committee Ben Brooks (District 10) – Chair, Public Utilities Subcommittee Talmadge Branch (District 45) – Chair, Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee Ned Carey (District…
The Spending Affordability Committee met yesterday to make its recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly to guide budget discussions for the upcoming fiscal year. While its primary responsibility is to establish a level of spending for the State operating budget that is reflective of the current and prospective condition of the State’s economy, the Committee…
House Speaker Michael E. Busch announced committee assignments for six standing committees in the House of Delegates. The following Delegates and Delegates-elect were appointed and are in addition to the leadership changes previously announced in July. The post from July can be found here. APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE Delegate Carl Anderton, Jr. (District 38B) Delegate Paul D.…
Governor Larry Hogan has announced the appointment of Kelly M. Schulz as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Schulz, who currently serves as Secretary of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, will replace Commerce Secretary R. Michael Gill. From the Governor’s press release: “Secretary Schulz is a strong advocate for Maryland’s job creators,…
