Senator Mike McKay is speaking out on the mandate that Governor Moore has declared on phasing out the sale of gas-powered vehicles in the state by 2035. McKay, in a letter to constituents, says the government has no right to mandate the types of vehicles people can buy in the state or country. He says the cost of buying and maintaining an electric vehicle is beyond the reach of most Marylanders…
Burgmeier Hauling has decided to withdraw its application for the construction of a waste transfer center at the intersection of Bedford Road and Route 220. An overflow crowd at Bedford Road Fire Hall Wednesday evening met with Burgmeier representatives to present their opposition to the location of the center, saying it was poorly located – sitting in the midst of a residential area and backing directly on to Sunset Memorial Park. Thursday morning, Burgmeier Hauling rescinded their application with Allegany County for the zoning approval. One resident vocal in the opposition to the location, Richard Mihailovich, said that citizens from…
UPMC Western Maryland President Michele Martz was on WCBC recently and spoke about the number of patients the healthcare system serves locally through its various outlets including the hospital, outpatient testing, and care centers. She says the Cumberland campus of UPMC is a vital part of the region’s healthcare. Locally, the number of patients seen annually may be surprising…
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, along with Senator Mitt Romney took the ongoing issue of dress codes in the Senate chambers to a vote on Wednesday. Following Senator Chuck Shumer relaxing the dress code to seemingly accommodate the choices of one member of the Senate – John Fetterman, Manchin and Romney drafted a resolution that now makes official what Senators can wear to work…
Construction work is going according to schedule on the Baltimore Street renovation project and the Downtown Cumberland Development Commission is working behind the scenes to create holiday events that will draw shoppers to the downtown area. DDC Executive Director Melinda Kelleher gave information on events including the annual Christmas Tree Lighting… Kelleher says that her staff is working on marketing the downtown for the holiday shopping…
Maryland US Senator Ben Cardin is taking the reins of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee following the indictment of New Jersey Senator Bob Melendez on federal corruption charges. This is the second time that Melendez has had to step away from the chair position due to bribery allegations. Cardin, who has announced he is retiring at the end of this current term, has been a member of the Foreign Relations Committee since 2007 when he first joined the Senate. Cardin issued a statement saying, “I intend to continue my longstanding work to ensure that human rights, anti-corruption and good governance…
With just two days remaining until a devastating extreme Republican government shutdown, Congressman David Trone (D-MD) warned that House Republicans are risking serious consequences for Maryland families: “Maryland families shouldn’t suffer because of House Republicans’ incompetence,” said Congressman Trone, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “It is unacceptable that extreme House Republicans are willing to harm our economy, hurt hard-working families, and threaten our national security – all to score political points.” “I will keep fighting tooth and nail to prevent a government shutdown and protect Maryland families,” continued Congressman Trone. “The clock is ticking, and House Republicans need to…
Burgmeier Hauling has decided to withdraw its application for the construction of a waste transfer center at the intersection of Bedford Road and Route 220. An overflow crowd at Bedford Road Fire Hall Wednesday evening met with Burgmeier representatives to present their opposition to the location of the center, saying it was poorly located – sitting in the midst of a residential area and backing directly on to Sunset Memorial Park. Thursday morning, Burgmeier Hauling rescinded their application with Allegany County for the zoning exception. One of the residents vocal in the opposition to the location, Richard Mihailovich, said that…
On September 26th, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown released a revised interim Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The revised report removes some redactions that the Circuit Court had previously ordered in the initial April 2023 release. The revised report is available on the Maryland Attorney General’s website. Brown’s office encourages anyone who may wish to report past abuse to take action by contacting his office.
Governor Wes Moore has convened his first quarterly meeting of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board. The 59-member board serves as the governor’s chief strategy and policy making body to promote economic opportunity. During the meeting, 11 newly-appointed members of the board were introduced by the Governor. They are responsible for developing policies and strategies to form a coordinated workforce system from a variety of education, employment, and training programs. The board brings focuses various workforce development partners and stakeholders on a properly prepared workforce that meets the current and future demands of Maryland employer.
