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$35.6 million in direct federal funding for local projects in Western Maryland

February 3rd, 2023 by WCBC Radio

It was the day before Christmas Eve that U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announced that they had secured $35.6 million in direct federal funding for local projects in Western Maryland. The earmarks are part of the fiscal year 2023 omnibus funding legislation and will encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities. Cardin tells WCBC News that enhancing public safety remains a priority and funding will go towards  emergency operations center upgrades for Allegany County; and emergency radio equipment for the Garrett County Emergency Operations Center…