Northrop Grumman has donated a jet to Anne Arundel County Public Schools as part of a new aviation maintenance technician program. As reported by the Capital Gazette, “We talk a lot about creating opportunities that have impact for our schools and this donation epitomizes just that,” Superintendent George Arlotto said. “If you want students to…

In a press conference this week, Governor Hogan announced his education initiatives for the upcoming General Assembly Session. These initiatives include a plan to turn around low performing schools and a major investment in school construction projects. From the Governor’s Press Release, “We are here today to launch the next chapter of education reform in…

Senate President Nominee Bill Ferguson announced Senator Will Smith will be become chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee once session starts in January. Senator Smith will replace Senator Robert (Bobby) Zirkin, who recently announced he plans to resign in January before the start of the session. As reported by Maryland Matters, Ferguson told the crowd…

Senator Bobby Zirkin, chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, announced he plans to resign next month before the start of the 2020 General Assembly session. Senator Zirkin has served in the General Assembly since 1999. From the Baltimore Sun article, Zirkin counts among his biggest accomplishments the passage of Grace’s Law, an anti-cyberbullying bill…

Governor Hogan announced he has appointed Delegate Andrew Cassilly as his new Special Adviser. Cassilly is replacing Keiffer Mitchell who was recently appointed to the role of chief legislative officer. From the Governor’s Press Release, “Andrew Cassilly has an exceptional record of service to the State of Maryland, from his tenure in the Maryland National…

State Senator Shirley Nathan-Pulliam announced over the weekend she would resign from the Senate effective Sunday. Nathan-Pulliam, who served as vice chairwoman of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, has battled multiple health problems in recent months. An article in Maryland Matters summarizes her career. Nathan-Pulliam entered the Senate in 2015, representing a district…

Senator Guy Guzzone will replace Senator Nancy King as Chair of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee when Senate President Nominee Bill Ferguson becomes Senate President in January. As reported by Maryland Matters, The promotion to head the influential panel through which the state’s $44.5 billion budget — and capital spending — passes represents a…