Cardin Statement on Black History Month 2016 BALTIMORE– U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), issued the following statement observing Black History Month 2016. DOWNLOAD AUDIO OF SENATOR CARDIN’S REMARKS ON THE FLOOR HERE “The immeasurable role African Americans have had in making the United States the strong nation it is today cannot be fully recognized in […]
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Cardin Applauds Veto Override Allowing Returning Citizens to Vote in Maryland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2016 CONTACT: Sue Walitsky/Marty Welch 202-224-4524 Cardin Applauds Veto Override Allowing Returning Citizens to Vote in Maryland WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), author of the Democracy Restoration Act, issued the following in reaction to the Maryland State Senate’s override of Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of MD. HB980. “There isn’t a […]
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Media Advisory: Franchot, Lawmakers and Sheriffs to Express Support for Statewide Tax Refund-Warrant Intercept Program
Franchot, Lawmakers and Sheriffs to Express Support for Statewide Tax Refund-Warrant Intercept Program Press Conference Will Show Bipartisan Support for Program Now Used in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel and Washington Counties WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Delegate Teresa Reilly, District 35B Senator Ed Reilly, District 33 Sheriffs from throughout Maryland WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will […]
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CANCELED: Media Advisory: Franchot to Visit Little Italy Restaurant and Tour Maryland Rye Whiskey Exhibit
Franchot to Visit Little Italy Restaurant and Tour Maryland Rye Whiskey Exhibit Comptroller to Present Proclamation, See Distillery Artifacts WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot’s visits to La Scala restaurant and the Maryland Rye Whiskey exhibit at Case Showroom & Gallery have been canceled today. WHEN Today, February 12, 2016 WHERE: Noon – CANCELED 1:45 p.m. […]
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Reminder: Media Advisory: Franchot to Visit Little Italy Restaurant and Tour Maryland Rye Whiskey Exhibit
Franchot to Visit Little Italy Restaurant and Tour Maryland Rye Whiskey Exhibit Comptroller to Present Proclamation, See Distillery Artifacts WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will present a proclamation today to Nino Germano, owner of La Scala restaurant, for the local eatery’s 21 years of success in Little Italy. Germano moved from Sicily […]
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Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Hold Media Roundtable on Agency’s Actions to Combat Tax Fraud
Comptroller Franchot to Hold Media Roundtable on Agency’s Actions to Combat Tax Fraud Comptroller and Staff of Tax Professionals to Detail Latest Processing Halts WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: As Maryland’s chief tax collector, Comptroller Franchot will discuss his agency’s ongoing efforts to combat tax fraud and identity theft at numerous tax preparation businesses […]
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Cardin Bill Would More Than Triple Funds Available to States for Fixing Crumbling and Polluted Water Infrastructure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2016 CONTACTS: Sue Walitsky 202-224-4524 Tim Zink 410-962-4436 Cardin Bill Would More Than Triple Funds Available to States for Fixing Crumbling and Polluted Water Infrastructure Reauthorization would ramp up authorization levels for five years to provide greater funds to communities across the country WASHINGTON – Building on legislation he introduced […]
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Reminder: Media Advisory: Franchot to Visit Washington Co. School, College and Promote Shop Maryland Energy
Franchot to Visit Washington Co. School, College and Promote Shop Maryland Energy Comptroller to Talk about Tax-Free Weekend Feb. 13-15 at Hagerstown Appliance Store WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will spend today in Washington County, starting with a tour of John Hager Elementary School. In his role as a member of the […]
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Cardin, McCain, Durbin Urge Polish Government to Recommit to the Rule of Law, Human Rights, Protection of Media
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2016 CONTACT: Sue Walitsky/Rakesh Surampudi 202-224-4651 (Cardin) Rachel Dean 202-224-7130 (McCain) Ben Marter 202-228-5244 (Durbin) Cardin, McCain, Durbin Urge Polish Government to Recommit to the Rule of Law, Human Rights, Protection of Media WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) have written […]
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Governor Larry Hogan Submits Second Supplemental Budget
For immediate release: February 11, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Governor Larry Hogan Submits Second Supplemental Budget Reflects Administration’s Commitment to Deliver $75 Million for Project C.O.R.E. and Blight Elimination in Baltimore City ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today introduced a second supplemental budget for FY 2017 that provides $18 […]
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Edwards’ Amendment On Gun Violence Research Considered as Democratic Motion to Recommit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2016 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards’ Amendment On Gun Violence Research Considered as Democratic Motion to Recommit Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards’ (MD-4) amendment was considered as the Democratic motion to recommit to H.R. 3293, the Scientific Research in the National Interest Act. Rep. Edwards’ amendment would […]
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Governor Larry Hogan Statement on Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies
For immediate release: February 10, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Governor Larry Hogan Statement on Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies Governor Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement in response to the violence that resulted in the deaths of two Harford County […]